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U.S. News & World Report Ranks UVI #7 Top Public School Among Southern Regional Colleges

WASHINGTON — In the much-anticipated release of its 2021 edition, U.S. News & World Report published its Best Colleges report ranking the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) number seven among the top U.S. public schools in the category of…

October 10, 2020

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UVI Caribbean Green Technology Center To Host ’Lunch And Learn’ Webinar Series

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Throughout the month of October, the University of the Virgin Islands’ Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) will commemorate National Energy Awareness Month with several activities.  The month kicked off with “Back to the Basics: Renewable Energy…

October 10, 2020

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Royal Caribbean Shareholders Sue Cruise Line Over ‘Misleading’ COVID-19 Disclosures

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean Cruises has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit in Florida federal court over allegations that the company failed to disclose decreased bookings due to…

October 9, 2020

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DLCA To Hold Virtual Public Hearing On Proposed New Liquor License For Tavern On Kronprindsens Gade

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) said today a virtual public hearing will be held to hear community concerns about a pending application…

October 6, 2020

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VITRAN To Resume Fixed-Route Bus Service On Monday, DPW Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works - Office of Public Transportation will restore VITRAN’s fixed-route service starting Monday, October 5. Services will run from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday…

October 1, 2020

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U.S. Travelers Can Get Protection From ‘Mishaps’ In Caribbean Hotels Through New Program

U.S. travelers to the Caribbean can breathe easier thanks to a new partnership between the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and Trip Mate, offering travel protection if the unexpected happens with a…

September 29, 2020

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When Will The Cruise Ship Industry Come Roaring Back?

Cruise ships are an integral cog in the tourism industry of the Virgin Islands. Water Island does not allow cruise ships to dock, since it is a relatively small island…

September 23, 2020

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There’s Still Time For Landlords To Help VIHA Improve Its Rent Assistance Program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — At a time when V.I. residents are struggling to stay housed, a survey invites property owners with subsidized rental units to comment on a program that enables…

September 19, 2020

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DO-OVER: Tourism Officials Gearing Up For The Return Of International Travelers To Territory This Weekend

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands will re-open its borders to international travelers beginning on Saturday, Tourism officials said on their website today. Territorial officials began allowing hotels and accommodation…

September 16, 2020

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Puerto Rico Looking To Capitalize On U.S. Sports Betting Opportunity

The explosion of legalized sports betting in the United States has caught the attention of Puerto Rico’s government. The 2018 U.S. Supreme Court 6-3 decision to overturn the 1992 Professional…

September 16, 2020