Tag: U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism

Annaberg Plantation In St. John Houses Some of The Rich Cultural History Of The USVI

CRUZ BAY — In honor of Virgin Islands History Month, Government House highlighted the Annaberg Planation on St. John. The Annaberg Plantation is one of the many St. John’s plantations. “It is our duty to acknowledge the horrific trials and tribulations our African and Virgin Island ancestors endured on the plantations during these times, Government […]

‘A New Cultural Roogadoo’ Celebrates 70 Years Of Carnival In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Organizers say that the 70th edition of “Carnival Virgin Islands” on St. Thomas will be held from April 27 to May 1, 2022. This year’s theme is “A New Cultural Roogadoo for Carnival 2022.” The event, which has been scaled down owing to the constraints of COVID-19, will showcase the region’s culture, cuisine, history, music […]

USVI Tourism At Bahamas Conference Trying To Scare Up Hotel Development

NASSAU — The U.S. Virgin Islands is reveling by investor interest in the territory and the wider Caribbean. Attending the recently concluded annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) in The Bahamas, USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte was encouraged by the strong sense of hope and optimism that permeated the three-day conference. “I think there’s […]