KINGSTON — According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization, 2019 saw 32 million international tourists descend upon the region. Those millions of tourists bring with them
Read more‘Buyer Beware’ Takes On New Meaning As Sellers Try To Rob Buyers At Gunpoint
FREDERIKSTED — Caveat emptor, or “let the buyer beware.” is taking on new meaning in St. Croix as at least two online sellers of items
Read moreHurricane Elsa, Packing 75 MPH Winds, Will Skirt U.S. Virgin Islands To The South
MIAMI — Elsa strengthened into the first hurricane of the season early this morning as makes its way towards the U.S. Virgin Islands, the National
Read moreDHS Launches MedicaidNow Messaging System for Medicaid Clients and Providers
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) Medical Assistance Program (MAP) today announced the launch of a critical messaging program for all
Read moreUNESCO, Blackboard Gives 10,000 Caribbean Teachers New Online Skills
KINGSTON — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO and Blackboard will train 54 Caribbean Master Trainers using the Cascade Model and expand
Read moreUSVI, Puerto Rico Inching Closer To Getting $2 Billion For Electric Grid Repairs
SAN JUAN — The federal government took another step on Monday towards releasing nearly $2 billion to repair Puerto Rico’s troubled electrical grid, part of
Read moreCryptocurrencies, Central Banks and the Caribbean: OP-ED By David Jessop
In less than three months’ time, El Salvador intends becoming the first country in the world to make Bitcoin its official currency alongside the U.S.
Read moreBryan Agrees To Take Questions From The Public On The ‘Press Box’ This Afternoon
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan will host an hourlong episode of “The Press Box” to take questions and address residents’ concerns at 5:30 p.m. today. The
Read more‘Moderate’ 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West of Ponce In Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred early this morning 7.5 miles west of Ponce, the United States Geological Survey reported. The “moderate” quake
Read moreBryan Nixes 2 Senate Bills Aimed At Improving WAPA: Who’s Zooming Who?
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan vetoed bills that would have given the Public Service Commission additional control over the financially troubled Water and Power Authority
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