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Parking restrictions for Crucian Christmas Festival events

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department will be enforcing the following parking restrictions for the upcoming Crucian Christmas Festival events: January 1, 2025 - Food Fair NO PARKING in…

John McCarthy December 29, 2024

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Bidens arrive at beach villa on St. Croix after prior free stays drew ethics outcry

CHRISTIANSTED — President Biden and his family arrived Thursday in St. Croix for what may be the final unpaid vacation of his presidency at the home of wealthy businesspeople —…

John McCarthy December 27, 2024

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Royal Caribbean cancels stops to Puerto Rico due to Christmas rush chaos

SAN JUAN — Royal Caribbean has announced further cancellations of scheduled stops in Puerto Rico by its flagship cruise ship Symphony of the Seas. This comes as the capital city’s…

John McCarthy December 25, 2024

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Christmas cruise horror as woman dies trying to jump off Sky Princess

MIAMI — A woman aboard a cruise ship returning to Florida died Saturday when she tried to dive overboard — but instead crashed onto the lower deck. The 48-year-old passenger…

John McCarthy December 24, 2024

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3 fall into ocean after California wharf partially collapses due to heavy surf from major storm

SANTA CRUZ, California (AP) — Two people were rescued and a third swam to safety after a California pier under construction partially collapsed and fell into the ocean Monday as…

John McCarthy December 24, 2024

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USVI wins 4 prestigious honors at the 2025 Caribbean Travel Awards

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly announces that the territory and a local vendor were named best in the industry in four categories in the 2025 Caribbean Travel…

John McCarthy December 22, 2024

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Carnival forecasts robust 2025 bookings as cruise demand booms

MIAMI — Cruise operator Carnival Corporation forecast strong bookings for 2025 ahead of the busy summer travel season, riding the wave of strong spending on experiences even as prices increase, sending…

John McCarthy December 22, 2024

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A cocked flintlock and 200 silver coins found on 1715 shipwreck off Florida

MIAMI — Treasures and mysteries are still being found in equal measure on the seafloor off Florida’s Atlantic Coast where a fleet of Spanish ships sank during a 1715 hurricane.…

John McCarthy December 22, 2024

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Bryan amends leave proclamation for holiday season 2024-2025

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan has amended the administrative leave proclamation to encompass the holiday season schedule. The following dates are officially designated for government office closures in observance of…

John McCarthy December 20, 2024

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U.S. Virgin Islands announces updated Crucian Christmas Festival schedule

FREDERIKSTED—The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals announces an update to the 2024-2025 Crucian Christmas Festival schedule and Village line-up. “Every year we aim to bring…

John McCarthy December 18, 2024