Continuing its positive recovery trend, Caribbean tourism grew in 2023 with an estimated 14.3% increase in international stay-over arrivals to the region.
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association calls upon stakeholders in the Caribbean hospitality industry’s public and private sectors to continue to join forces to advance gender inclusion and equality.
Scholarships are awarded based on several factors, including scholastic achievement, evidence of good character, leadership and service, and the financial need of the applicant.
In honor of International Women’s Day, which will be celebrated on March 8, CEO Pitt shares an inspiring message on the 2024 theme of “Inspire Inclusion” to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world.
The deadline to apply for property tax credits against their 2024 property tax bills is March 1, Lt. Gov. Tregenza A. Roach reminded property owners on Wednesday.
Crowley has operated in the USVI for over 40 years. The new agreement, through the subsidiary Crowley Caribbean Services LLC, will extend those operations for at least another 20 years.
Armrey Industries, a pivotal establishment on St. Croix’s development landscape since 1961, has been significantly hampered by the unstable power supply in the region.
The Virgin Islands Port Authority advises that some vessels have changed their itineraries or canceled calls to the USVI. While the seaports are open, heavy wave activity is occurring at some ports.
The tour, which reached target markets including Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and others, garnered significant attention, resulting in 428 airings and reaching an impressive 45.8 million viewers.
The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort has secured the No. 4 spot among the Top 10 for Best Caribbean Resort in the highly coveted 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice.
Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), wants a full-court press from regional stakeholders to boost air connectivity this year.
The Economic Development Bank, the lending arm of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, continues to positively impact the territory’s small business community by providing enhanced avenues to financing and capital.
At a reception held on Friday, Oct. 6, at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center, UVI officials publicly thanked FirstBank for its gift which allowed VIUCEDD to purchase medical equipment for the disabled community in both the St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix districts.
The established Average Weekly Wage based on employment wage statistics from the local Bureau of Labor Statistics is $993.02 per week. The maximum benefit amount for Disability Income Benefits has increased.