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Strong Cruise Growth in US Virgin Islands
Above: Fort Christiansvaern in St Croix (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands saw strong growth in cruise tourism in 2013, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Cruise passenger visits to the USVI […]
In St Croix, Celebrating "Local"
Above: produce at the St. Croix Agriculture and Food Fair (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ST CROIX — “Easy now. It’s hot.” That’s the warning from Velma Cruz, who’s been bringing her hot sauce to St Croix’s Agriculture […]
Earthquake Causes Light Shaking in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 3.9-magnitude earthquake north of the British Virgin Islands caused light shaking in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands early Monday morning, […]
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USVI Governor "Disappointed" Over Seaborne Move to Puerto Rico
Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh By the Caribbean Journal staff Last week, St Croix-based Seaborne Airlines announced its plans to relocated its headquarters to Puerto Rico, a move that has caused disappointment in the United States Virgin Islands, according […]
Rebranded Caneel Bay Resort Officially Opens in St John
Above: Caneel Bay (Photos by CB) By the Caribbean Journal staff The newly-rebranded Caneel Bay Resort has officially reopened in St John. The property had formerly been known as Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort; it has now been rebranded as […]
Westin St John Resort & Villas Planning $35 Million Expansion
Above: a rendering of the new pool area By the Caribbean Journal staff The Westin St John Resort & Villas is planning a $35 million expansion and renovation project, the resort and Starwood Vacation Ownership announced Wednesday. The project will […]
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St Thomas to Host 2014 CTO State of the Industry Conference
Above: St Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of St Thomas will play host to the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference in 2014, the CTO announced. The decision was announced last week at the 2013 […]
HOVENSA to Increase Supply of Fuel to US Virgin Islands
Above: the USVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The owners of the HOVENSA oil facility in St Croix have purchased and will take delivery of additional fuel for local distribution in the United States Virgin Islands, according to Governor John […]