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Category: Consumer News

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 by John McCarthy

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls…

48,000 mattresses sold at Costco may have been exposed to mold, regulators say

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by John McCarthy

Safety regulators say FXI is recalling Novaform ComfortGrande and DreamAway mattresses sold at Costco because of possible mold exposure during manufacturing. ISSAQUAH, Washington (NBC) — Novaform ComfortGrande and DreamAway mattresses sold exclusively…

FAA Proposes $477,000 Fine For St. Thomas Airport Due To VIPA’s Slack Maintenance

Posted on September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 by John McCarthy

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Federal Aviation Administration is waving a $477,000 fine in front of the Virgin Islands Port Authority for alleged maintenance lapses at the St. Thomas airport over a two-year…

J-E-T-S, JETS, JETS, JETS! USVI Tourism Partners With Last-Place NFL Team

Posted on August 11, 2023September 12, 2023 by John McCarthy

NEW YORK — The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the New York Jets unveiled a new multi-year partnership Thursday. Starting this year, the USVI will be the Official Caribbean Destination Partner…

Bryan Taps Nathalie Hodge as DLCA Commissioner; Visits Schools On First Day

Posted on August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 by John McCarthy

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan announced his nomination of Nathalie Hodge as Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs. During the weekly briefing at Government House on Monday, Bryan said Hodge…

Cruise operators plan to hike prices as costs rise, demand swells

Posted on August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 by John McCarthy

MIAMI (Reuters) — Cruise vacations in the past year have emerged as a popular option among consumers in search of cheaper ways to travel, but U.S. cruise companies are signaling that itineraries…

Royal Caribbean cruises to three-year high on record revenue, strong outlook

Posted on July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 by John McCarthy

MIAMI (Reuters) —  Cruise giant Royal Caribbean raised its full-year profit forecast this week after posting a record for quarterly revenue, sending its shares to a three-year high on Thursday. Royal Caribbean and…

U.S. Virgin Islands seeks $190 million from JPMorgan in Jeffrey Epstein suit

Posted on July 15, 2023July 15, 2023 by John McCarthy

NEW YORK — The U.S. Virgin Islands is seeking at least $190 million in damages from JPMorgan Chase in its lawsuit over its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, who kept money at the…

If you can’t afford your favorite Sriracha brand, try this

Posted on July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 by John McCarthy

BRIDGETOWN — Bottles of a leading brand of Sriracha hot sauce are suddenly hard to find, driving up prices for them as high as $150 — but there are alternatives to opening your wallet…

Spirit Flight Bound For St. Croix Returns To Florida After Crew Reports Engine Issue

Posted on July 9, 2023July 11, 2023 by John McCarthy

FORT LAUDERDALE — A Spirit Airlines flight bound for St. Croix made a sudden return to Florida on Saturday. Spirit Airlines flight No. 438 returned safely to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport early…

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