Archive for December 2019

Local Mocean Charters (pronounced Local “Motion”) strives to provide charter guests with the best day of their vacation. Locally owned and operated by Captain Tony, who was born and raised on Water Island in the Virgin Islands, knows all of the local secrets and enjoys exploring his favorite spots – snorkeling with sea turtles, viewing…

They’re here and selling fast! Our unisex Limited Edition Supporter Bracelets make the perfect holiday gift for all of your loved ones. Each year, MBW opens the door to 130-150 at risk youth to defy their circumstances and rise above their challenges. These limited edition bracelets honor the first 1200 such stories, and your purchase…

USVIHTA and STXHTA along with the Puerto Rico branch of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation distributed over $79,000 in toys to nearly 2,500 children in housing communities on St. Croix Dec. 7 and St. Thomas Dec. 8. “It’s truly a pleasure to partner with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation each year to bring…

On Nov. 20 and 21, teachers met with representatives from Eco-Schools and the National Wildlife Federation for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Program Teacher Professional Development Training workshops. The program was adapted for the U.S. Virgin Islands using a version of the NYC Resilience in Schools Curriculum (RiSC). Ten educators from Charlotte Amalie High School,…

A local farm, an award winning film production company and a solar technology company are just some of the 25 small businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands that will receive financial assistance from Bacardi and MicroMentor as they continue to recover from the 2017 hurricane season. The winners were chosen based on their ability to…