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Royal Caribbean Foresees A ‘Controlled’ Return To The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Royal Caribbean gave the local business community a preview of what to expect when its ships return to local waters. The answer is, of course, not as…

VI Free Press March 25, 2021

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Former St. Croix Kayaker Accused Of Domestic Violence In Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — A former St. Croix resident is accused of domestic violence in Puerto Rico after an alleged incident last summer, authorities said. Craig Herbert Scott has been out…

VI Free Press March 23, 2021

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Tourism: Taking All Tourists Regardless Of Health Status Reaped Huge Dollar Rewards

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The numbers are in, and Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte said the territory did far better than its neighbors during the 2020 tourist season. Where stay-over…

VI Free Press March 18, 2021

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Puerto Rico To Reopen Historic San José Church After Long Restoration

SAN JUAN (AP) — The construction worker stood on his tiptoes and tried to arrange a crown of thorns on a statue of Jesus while architect Jorge Rigau fired a…

VI Free Press March 13, 2021

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Family Of Connecticut Man Who Drowned Trying To Save Family Members Asks Puerto Rico For Danger Signs

SAN JUAN — Family and friends mourned the loss of a Connecticut man who died while saving his two daughters during their vacation in Puerto Rico last week. His nieces…

VI Free Press March 11, 2021

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It’s Time To Rethink Our Cruise Ship Tourism Strategy: Expert Opinion

Since March 2020, cruise arrivals in the U.S. Virgin Islands plummeted with adverse economic consequences for the local economy. From January to November 2020, cruise arrivals totaled 440,398 whereas for…

Mark Wenner March 11, 2021

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Sun, Sand, Sea, Shots: Caribbean Seeks Vaccines To Revive Nosediving Economy

SAN JUAN — The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world’s most tourism-dependent regions. Clear waters and warm sand attracted…

VI Free Press March 3, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Starting ‘Fully-Vaccinated’ Cruises From Israel This Summer

TEL AVIV — Royal Caribbean International is preparing to offer cruises from Israel for the first time. Cruises will begin June 2 and continue through to the Jewish holidays at…

VI Free Press March 2, 2021

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Despite Raging Violent Crime Rates, Covert CDC COVID-19 Warnings, Americans Still Flock To The USVI In Droves

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — You still can’t take a luxury cruise line to the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you can fly and tourism is turning around, even with the cruise ship…

VI Free Press March 1, 2021

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St. Croix Tourist Drowns At Carambola Beach Resort While Diving With Friends: VIPD

DAVIS BAY — A tourist staying at the Carambola Beach Resort near Cane Bay on St. Croix drowned Sunday morning while diving in choppy waters near the resort's beach, authorities…

VI Free Press March 1, 2021