Archive for October 2016

The 7th Annual St. Thomas Reef Fest is scheduled for Nov. 12, rain or shine. The Reef Fest community event is organized by the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service at the University of the Virgin Islands and Blue Flag USVI – VICS. Thanks to the overwhelming success of the event in past few years, Coral…

On Oct. 22, the Virgin Islands Conservation Society, the Smith Bay Community Action Foundation, Coral World Ocean Park, Coki Dive Center, Blue Flag USVI, UVI and community volunteers joined the Ocean Conservancy for Coastweeks Cleanup events to clean the Smith Bay Ball Park. The Virgin Islands Conservation Society has been spearheading the Smith Bay-Water Bay…

Staff at the Nature Conservancy noticed a serious injury that resulted in the inability of a large green sea turtle to deposit her eggs on St. Croix’s east end beaches. The turtle had a deep and large crack across the top of her carapace, likely caused by a boat strike. After several observations of unsuccessful…

This presidential election season, the Caribbean’s most entertaining Super PAC (Party Action Committee), Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, is letting constituents vote with their taste buds. While citizens of the territory don’t have the right to vote, they still have the right to assemble. In island tradition, that’s still a great reason to party. Lobbyists and…

The Virgin Islands Port Authority has received a $10.7 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to improve airport facilities, announced VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe. A portion of the grant is comprised of $5.5 million in discretionary funds, said Dowe. VIPA will use the grant for major airfield and airport terminal improvements at the…

CHIEF Keynote Calls for Investment in the Caribbean’s Human Resources Gerard “Jerry” Inzerillo, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide, known for his innovations and relationships in the tourism, hospitality and entertainment communities, called for an urgent investment in the next generation of Caribbean travel and tourism leaders to elevate service standards within the region. “We have…

Tommy Gala Committee: The most exciting red carpet event of 2016 is this weekend! The 15th Annual Tommy Star Awards and Gala will be held Nov. 5 at the Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort. The event highlights those individuals in the tourism and hospitality industry who go above and beyond to make…

With the holiday season approaching, OSHA wants employers to remain aware that crowd-related injuries can occur during special sales and promotional events. Crowd management planning should begin in advance of events that are likely to draw large crowds. Emergency situation management should always be part of the event planning process. In the early stages of…

Nov. 3-4: Bryan Williams Leadership Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. Click here for more details. Nov. 5: 2016 Tommy Star Awards and Gala at the Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort Nov. 10: Join the USVI Culinary Team as the Taste of Two Islands presents From Farm to Table from 6 to 10 p.m.…

What’s the difference between noise and sound? The answer may surprise you: noise is unwanted sound. Unwanted sound exists in almost every workplace, but how do you know if the noise level at your workplace is too loud and doing damage? Over twenty-two million workers are exposed to potentially damaging levels of noise every year…