Archive for November 2017

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.

The success of the USVI Charter Yacht Show proved St. Thomas is back on the map and open for business in terms of marine tourism in the wake of two major hurricanes in September. Sixty-six charter yacht brokers from the Caribbean, U.S. and Europe visited the three-dozen luxurious 40- to 93-foot sailing and power yachts…

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…

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…

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…

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism visited Atlanta and New York City this month to share updates about the territory’s recovery with national media, key airline partners and Virgin Islanders. Sharing the positive news about the return of cruise calls to the territory, the restoration of iconic Magens Bay, the reopening of The Buccaneer…

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…

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…

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…

The United States Virgin Islands is preparing to access a loan of more than $400 million from the Community Disaster Loan of the Federal Emergency Management Authority. Speaking to reporters at Government House on St. Croix on Nov. 10, Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp said the government was in the process of executing the loan documents,…