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VIPA issues travel advisory for Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority issued a travel advisory for the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas this morning. Travelers should arrive at the St. Thomas…

John McCarthy July 20, 2024

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Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets … including USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority said today that "large-scale tech outages are disrupting airlines and businesses around the world." Travelers to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy July 19, 2024

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What is the VIPA Airports P3 Project?

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is launching a transformative Public-Private Partnership (P3) to modernize and enhance the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (HERA) on St. Croix and…

John McCarthy July 10, 2024

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Reconstruction of landing pier begins Tuesday

FREDERIKSTED — The reconstruction of the south tender landing pier at the Abramson Marine Facility in Frederiksted, St. Croix starts on May 14, the Virgin Islands Port Authority said. Construction…

John McCarthy May 9, 2024

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Royal Caribbean recruiting thousands to meet surging demand

MIAMI — Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group is in discussions with new and existing markets around the world to recruit thousands of workers to staff its ships and private destinations to…

John McCarthy May 8, 2024

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VIPA hires company to rebuild tender landing pier on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Construction materials have arrived to rebuild the tender landing pier at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility in St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Port Authority said today. The…

John McCarthy April 25, 2024

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BAKSHEESH TIME! Governor introduces group tapped to develop USVI airports

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islanders can now put faces to the names of the people hired to rebuild, modernize and operate the territory’s airports. Government officials introduced leadership from VIports…

John McCarthy April 14, 2024

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Firefighters tackle blaze at abandoned St. Thomas hotel

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Firefighters quickly knocked down a blaze at the former Island Beachcomber Hotel on Tuesday. The hotel has been sitting vacant for at least six years while the…

John McCarthy February 28, 2024

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VIPA looking for a few good airport rescue firefighters

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — VIPA says it needs a few good men and women for its airport rescue firefighter squad. In a message posted to X today, the Virgin Islands Port…

John McCarthy February 26, 2024

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VIPA announces change in cruise ship arrival time

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority announced a change to a Royal Caribbean cruise ship's arrival time in St. Thomas. The Wonder of the Seas will still berth…

John McCarthy February 20, 2024