Archive for September 2015

The first ever Downtown Food Truck Event came to Main Street, St. Thomas Sept. 25. Downtown Revitalization Inc. invited residents and visitors to Main Street for an evening of food, entertainment and shopping. Participating trucks included: Yum O’s Gelato, Sidewalk Grill Express, Hilarine Food Truck, Hot on the Spot, We Never Sleep Roti Bus and…

We had a special and informative General Membership Meeting in Sept. with two great speakers. The Best Western Plus Emerald Beach Resort hosted nearly 50 association members and our keynote speakers, University of the Virgin Islands V.I. Marine Advisory Service Coordinator Howard Forbes, Jr. and Margaritaville Vacation Club Resort General Manager Alex Tamas. Forbes’ presentation,…

Congratulations to Blue Flag USVI on five successful years of promoting and observing International Blue Flag standards. Blue Flag certified beaches and marinas for the 2015-2016 season include: Emerald Beach in Lindbergh Bay; Great Bay at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas; Crown Bay Marina; the Palms at Pelican Cove; and Green Cay Marina at the Tamarind…

Tommy Gala Committee: The USVI Hotel and Tourism Association is excited to invite you to join us on Nov. 14 for the 14th Annual Tommy Star Awards and Gala! Each year, an exclusive Tommy Star Award of Excellence is presented to a Virgin Islander who has made a significant contribution to the success of our…

Mitsubishi Electric, their local distributor, Dr. Cool, and the V.I. Energy Office conducted a seminar on Sept. 2 to introduce to the industrial, commercial and residential markets the latest in cooling/solar technology with focus on energy cost reduction, LEED efficiency and overall energy management. It was well attended by community members from the private, business…

The Virgin Islands Police Department Victim/Witness Advocate Unit is designed to assist victims of Domestic Violence and other violent crimes. Now with the development of the Victim/Witness Advocate Unit, the VIPD has enhanced its service orientation to the people of the territory. https://usvihta.com/vipd-victimwitness-advocate-flyer/This enhancement of having a liaison between the VIPD and the victims of…

Who do you want to see at the 14th Annual Tommy Star Awards and Gala? Learn about former winners and see what it takes to be a Tommy Star! Meet 2014 Hotel Associate of the Year Ch’Koia Bryan of the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Beach Resort. Bryan was born and raised on St.…

The UVICELL Center will be conducting a course for individuals interested in learning tips and techniques to effectively utilize Microsoft Excel. The course, Intro to Microsoft Excel 2013, will begin Oct. 5. Classes will be held 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays at the UVICELL Center on St. Thomas. In this hands-on course, participants will…

Approximately 2 million workers a year are affected by some form of workplace violence, including workers within the tourism industry. Workplace violence, which can include threats, verbal abuse, physical assaults and even homicide, is a critical issue for employers to consider. Although most workplace violence-related fatalities are linked to incidents involving firearms, nonfatal crimes are…

It’s time for CHIEF! We are so thrilled to attend this event and we’re using every last minute to prepare by noting sessions we want to attend and speakers we can’t wait to hear from. Read the message below from CHTA President Emil Lee to learn more about CHIEF. Feel free to contact us at…