CRUZ BAY — A 78-year-old Wisconsin man with an “all USVI” name drowned while snorkeling near one of St. John’s most popular beaches on Wednesday morning, authorities said. Thomas William St. John…
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President Biden Makes 1st Public Appearances During St. Croix Vacation
CHRISTIANSTED (AP) — After two days out of sight while vacationing in St. Croix, President Joe Biden ventured out Friday for a round of golf and dinner with his wife and grandchildren….
Can The West Indies’ Past Be Used To Promote Tourism?
How effective is it to use the history of nations for modern territorial marketing strategies? In different parts of the world, many countries are still asking themselves this crucial question, wondering whether…
Superyachts Flock to the Caribbean for Lavish Year-End Parties
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Billionaires over the world have descended upon the Caribbean ready for Christmas and New Year parties, as the yacht count in the region has more than doubled from the…
Former St. Croix Equestrian Instructor Dies Suddenly At 49 In West Palm Beach
Melissa Grace Minarik, 49, of West Palm Beach Florida, passed away on September 4, 2022. Her passing was sudden, unexpected, and devastating to her beloved family and devoted friends. Melissa was born…
Charter Season Kicks Off at USVI Charter Yacht Show
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The annual showpiece of the industry’s hard work in perfecting its craft paid off with a successful seasonal launch at the USVI Charter Yacht Show, held at IGY Marina’s Yacht Haven Grande in St….
West Indies Company & Bellows International Sponsor 2022 USVI Charter Yacht Show
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Mixology Competition, Pop-Up Bars featuring spirited beverages and locally brewed beer, rum tastings, and champagne for the awards are among the key features of the USVI Charter Yacht…
DROOPY DRAWERS! USVI Women’s Basketball Team Has To Wear Men’s Uniforms For Lack of $$$$
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Senior Women’s Basketball team has so little money in its operating budget, that it is forced to wear the men’s team uniforms in international competition….
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…
Midre Cummings Park Closed For ‘Maintenance and Sanitizing’ After Rains
FREDERIKSTED — The Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation said that due to significant flooding caused by recent inclement weather, the Midre Cummings Park & Playground closed Thursday for post-storm maintenance and sanitizing….