Gambling In The British Virgin Islands
Until very recently, all forms of gambling in the British Virgin Islands were prohibited. However, following the introduction of new legislation in the country, gambling has become legalized and regulated,…
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Carnivorous Mushrooms? Leaching Septic Tank? Trade Winds? Barking Dogs? What Killed Rich Doumeng’s Flamboyant Tree? The Final Mystery of the Year 2020
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Just when you thought 2020 couldn't get any weirder. The last day of the year of coronavirus — the dreaded COVID-19 — I mean what could go…
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Sandals All-Inclusive Resort Set To Open In Curacao In 2021
WILLEMSTAD — Sandals Resorts International said this week they have signed an agreement that will bring Sandals® Resorts to a brand-new destination, at the Santa Barbara Resort on the island…
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Free Gifts To Frenchtown Residents On Christmas Day Wins Over St. Thomians
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Virgin Islands Police Department holiday gift drive got a 630-gift response in time for Christmas, organizers of the event said. Local businesses and private citizens generously…
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Virgin Islands Police Department: ‘Don’t Fire Guns Into The Air On New Years Eve’
SAN JUAN — In many cultures and geographic regions, it’s customary to shoot guns into the air to celebrate New Year’s Day or other holidays. The purpose of what is…
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Sports Betting Is Expanding In The Caribbean Thanks To CAGE Companies Alliance
BRIDGETOWN — FanDuel has secured a new route to the Caribbean and LatAm markets courtesy of a strategic business agreement announced this week with The CAGE Companies (An RLJ Companies Majority Owned Company) and…
Gambling Laws Across The British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, located to the east of Puerto Rico. It is one of the most visited Caribbean destinations for…
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Rare Shark Attack Kills Female Tourist Off Nude Beach In Saint Martin
MARIGOT — A shark killed a 39-year-old female tourist in the French territory of Saint Martin on Thursday, shocking many in the eastern Caribbean region where, experts say, such attacks are…
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Rapper Lil Wayne Charged With Federal Gun Offense In Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) — Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence…
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VIPD Hires ‘Professional’ TV Production Crew To Shoot Police Recruiting Video
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is stepping up its police cadet recruiting game. After Virtual Career Fairs advertised on social media in July didn't allow the VIPD to…