St. Thomas News – Page 412 – Virgin Islands Free Press

U.S. Army Hires Louis Berger Group To Bring ‘Temporary Electricity’ To The Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN -- The U.S. Army has awarded a contract with The Louis Berger Group Inc. to support critically needed temporary electricity for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in…

John McCarthy November 27, 2017

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U.S. Virgin Islands Miss Universe Contestant Esonica Veira Makes A Strong Showing But Does Not Place In Pageant Competition

GOOD PUBLICITY: Esonica Veira of St. Thomas was one of the 92 contestants who competed in Las Vegas. [ad name="HTML-68"] LAS VEGAS -- Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been crowned Miss…

John McCarthy November 27, 2017

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HURRICANE RECOVERY: It Was A Special Thanksgiving In St. Thomas For The Territory’s Mormon Community

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Like legions of other Americans, Steven Richards headed to the market Tuesday in hopes of finding that perfect holiday turkey. There’s little else that will…

John McCarthy November 27, 2017

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CHTA WEBINAR: Caribbean Hoteliers Can Expect Up To A 40 Percent Increase In Their Insurance Premiums Next Year

BRIDGETOWN -- Caribbean hoteliers should plan now for an increase in insurance premiums anticipated to range from 10 to 40 percent following two Category 5 hurricanes, which struck several destinations…

John McCarthy November 27, 2017

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Four Florida Electric Utilities Send Their Crews To The Virgin Islands To Work On Electrical Restoration Here

[ad name="HTML-68"] TALLAHASSEE -- Public power personnel from four Florida municipal electric utilities headed to the territory last week to assist with ongoing power restoration efforts after Hurricanes Irma and…

John McCarthy November 27, 2017

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U.N. SPEECH: Caribbean Needs A ‘New Deal’ To Build More Resilience To Climate Change Happening All Around Us

[ad name="HTML-68"] SAN JUAN – Caribbean countries need “a new and better deal” – one that includes access to concessional finance and adequate insurance – if they are to build…

John McCarthy November 26, 2017

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HURRICANE RECOVERY: Ineligibility Letter From FEMA May Not Be The Last Word In Relief Funds

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHRISTIANSTED – Some Virgin Islanders who sustained damages as a result of hurricanes Irma or Maria may receive a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stating…

VI Free Press November 25, 2017

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UN REPORT: Violence Against Women Is Greatest In The Caribbean And Latin America … Cites ‘Outside Relationships’ As Reason

[ad name="HTML-68"] SAN JUAN -- A report launched at the regional parliament (Parlatino) with over 120 legislators by the U.N. Development Program (UNDP)-U.N. Women revealed that Latin America and the Caribbean…

John McCarthy November 24, 2017

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STUFFING THE TURKEY: Mapp Says He Is Grateful To Lineman From The U.S. Mainland Who Are Helping To Restore Electricity To The Territory … No Mention of WAPA

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Gov. Kenneth Mapp wished Virgin Islanders and all those in the territory assisting with the recovery efforts a Happy Thanksgiving. Mapp said that he was "enormously…

John McCarthy November 24, 2017

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HURRICANE RECOVERY: Virgin Islands Has The Help of A Very Powerful Ally Behind The Scenes In Billionaire-Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg

CRUZ BAY — Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg told USA Today that he didn't plan on getting involved in the hurricane recovery of the territory -- but, yet and still…

John McCarthy November 22, 2017