SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico is asking you to “Discover Puerto Rico” in all of its unique beauty with its new tourism campaign emphasizing the individuality of its peoples. The Puerto Rico…
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American, JetBlue Expand Deal That The U.S. Is Trying To Kill
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are pushing ahead with an expansion of their partnership in the Northeast, even as a federal judge considers the government’s attempt to kill…
Help St. Thomas Rescue In Three King’s Day Toy Drive
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St Thomas Rescue, the Virgin Islands Fire Emergency Medical Service, St John Rescue and the Institute for Social Change are hosting a Toy Drive from now until December 30….
Why The Crypto Collapse Matters
How could a $32 billion company vaporize overnight? That’s what anyone watching the sudden collapse of FTX, a hot cryptocurrency start-up that plunged into bankruptcy last week, might be puzzling over. It…
Tourist Visiting St. Croix Warns Not To Use National Rental Car Chain Based At Airport
KINGSHILL — A tourist visiting St. Croix posted a warning to social media today saying that people should avoid a national rental chain based at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport. The visitor…
Infant Formula Distributed In The U.S. Virgin Islands Recalled By Abbott; 2nd Recall In 2022
STURGIS, Michigan — Infant formula manufacturer Abbott has recalled some of its Similac products that were distributed in the Caribbean, including on St. Thomas and St. Croix, due to faulty bottle caps…
WORLD CUP 2022: Russians Are Top Property Buyers in Dubai; Indians Place Third
DUBAI — Russians have emerged as top property buyers in the Dubai property market, surpassing Indians, British and Italian investors. According to the third-quarter 2022 report released by brokerage Betterhomes, Russians are…
Rising Food Costs Have USVI In A Panic About How To Make Ends Meet At The Dinner Table
The highest inflation in roughly 40 years is prompting people to shift their shopping habits, especially at the grocery store. About 90 percent of Americans are concerned about food prices, according to…
Vendors Plaza Kiosks On Way To St. Thomas, DLCA Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — “The Vendors Plaza kiosks are on the way,” said Commissioner Richard T. Evangelista of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA). “I am excited to announce that earlier…
Post-Fiona Fuel Disruptions Spark Fear In Puerto Rico
CAGUAS — A growing number of businesses, including grocery stores and gas stations, are temporarily closing across Puerto Rico as power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona drag on in the U.S. territory,…