Archive for November 2017

An estimated $23 million has been approved for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp made the announcement on Nov. 3 at Government House in St. Croix, stating that the funds will cover approximately 38,000 residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands – those who will qualify for both the pre-existing SNAP and…

On Nov. 5, Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp led a delegation of representatives from the United States Congress on a tour of severely damaged areas throughout St. Thomas, including the Tutu High Rise housing projects and Roy L. Schneider Hospital. “It is so critical that Congress sees firsthand the challenges we face in rebuilding our infrastructure,”…

In an effort to help the rebuilding process of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Cape Air is launching a new photo contest in hopes of reigniting the spark that draws millions of people to the Caribbean each year. Since 1998, Cape Air has been a vital connection to the Caribbean,…

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Diving and Equipment Marketing Association (DEMA) have agreed to work together to enhance the attractiveness of Caribbean destinations to diving enthusiasts. A Memorandum of Understanding between the two nonprofit organizations commits them to advocating for coral reef protection, more coral nurseries and cleaner seas through the reduction…

More than 25 cruise ship calls are scheduled for St. Thomas in November. The ports of the Virgin Islands have confirmed that between Nov. 3 and 30, thousands of cruise passengers are expected to arrive in the territory. Ships planning to dock in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor include Seabourn Odyssey, Norwegian Gem, Princess Cruises’ Royal…

Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine is offering USVIHTA members the opportunity to advertise your business for free in its four magazine issues for 2018. Located in Vancouver, Canada, this generous offer comes from the Caribbean Tourism Marketing Agency and its digital magazine Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine. The company exists to promote the Caribbean region…

The curfew in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been lifted by Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp. Making the announcement at Government House in St. Croix on Oct. 30, Mapp also encouraged the territory’s residents to exercise caution, especially at night as full power and street lighting have yet to be restored on the islands. As the…

The U.S. Virgin Islands shared a message of resilience and recovery last week with travel stakeholders and influencers in Mérida, Mexico and Dallas, Texas. Participating at the 24th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Cruise Conference and Trade Show in Mérida, a delegation from the territory, led by the Department of Tourism, the Virgin Islands Port Authority…

Nov. 11 and 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. 12 and Nov. 19: Alternative Facts at the Pistarckle Theater at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. For…