Save the Date

Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2018: 2018 Caribbean Travel Marketplace at the Puerto Rico Convention Center. Click here for more information. March 22, 2018: Round the Rocks Regatta March 23-25, 2018: St. Thomas International Regatta. For more information, visit stthomasinternationalregatta.com.

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FEMA Updates

FEMA Approves Permanent Housing Construction for U.S. Virgin Islands Since Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the U.S. Virgin Islands in September, more than $11.2 million in federal and territorial recovery grants has been disbursed to eligible homeowners and renters for temporary housing assistance and other needs. With more than half of the estimated number of…

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V.I. Government Updates

Governor Mapp Reports Productive Week in Washington U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp had a productive week meeting with lawmakers and senior government leaders in the nation’s capital prior to the Thanksgiving break. Addressing reporters at Government House on St. Croix, Mapp reported on meetings of the Virgin Islands delegation with U.S. Vice President…

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Virgin Islands Port Authority Update

The Cyril E. King Airport terminal on St. Thomas was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma and again by Hurricane Maria, less than two weeks later. The entire roof was damaged and windows were blown in, which led to extensive flooding and destruction of property. The VI Port Authority reopened the terminal to limited commercial traffic…

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CHTA Updates

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Newsletter Click here to read the CHTA November Newsletter blog posts for additional updates. Caribbean Hotel Insurance Rates to Increase by 10 to 40 Percent Caribbean hoteliers should plan now for an increase in insurance premiums anticipated to range from 10 to 40 percent following two Category 5 hurricanes, which…

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Save the Date

Nov. 18: Alternative Facts at the Pistarckle Theater at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. For tickets, call/text 203-530-0103, e-mail marketing@pistarckletheater.com or walk-in if space is still available. Nov. 19: Alternative Facts at the Pistarckle Theater at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. For tickets, call/text 203-530-0103, e-mail marketing@pistarckletheater.com or…

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Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp Pays Tribute to Veterans

Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp joins American citizens throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands and across the globe on Nov. 11 in honoring veterans of the United States Armed Forces – “heroes who have offered their service to protect our freedom and way of life.” “It is with great respect and gratitude that we take this opportunity…

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