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ALIS CALA Returns to Coral Gables as Caribbean Hotel Investment Momentum Builds

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The Caribbean and Latin America’s leading hotel investment gathering is set to return this spring, with ALIS CAL Ataking place April 28-30, 2026 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. It’s an event that has established itself as the premier deal-driven conference focused on hospitality investment across the Caribbean and Latin America. […]

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Lease Agreement Signed For New Hotel Project in US Virgin lslands

Above: Water Island By the Caribbean Journal staff A long-dormant Caribbean island is getting a major development boost. US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has approved a lease agreement for the Water Island Development Company for the redevelopment of the former Water Island Hotel property as a boutique resort. The move could be a […]

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US Virgin Islands Elects New Governor

Above: Governor-Elect Ken Mapp By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean has its newest leader. The US Virgin Islands elected a new Governor this week, choosing Kenneth Mapp in a run-off election on Tuesday night. Mapp’s election concluded a three-month electoral process. He becomes the United States territory’s eighth governor, and will succeed Governor John […]

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US Virgin Islands Joining Caribbean Conservation Initiative

Above: St Croix (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journals staff The United States Virgin Islands has officially endorsed the Caribbean Challenge Initiative, Governor John de Jongh announced. The CCI, which was launched in 2008 with support from the Nature Conservancy, aims to promote greater regional leadership in protecting the Caribbean’s coastlines and harbours. The endorsement […]


US Virgin Islands Elects New Governor

Above: Governor John de Jongh with cruise executives last week in St Croix (Photo: OG USVI) By the Caribbean Journal staff A high-level team of executives met last week in St Croix for a high-level cruise industry conference. The group was on the island in the US Virgin Islands to discuss potential cruise opportunities for […]

Orbitel Planning $70 Million Investment in USVI Fibre-Optic Network

Above: the USVI By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands-based Orbitel is planning a $70 million investment to build a fibre-optic network in the territory. The network will reportedly be available to all homes in the USVI. The company is owned by Todd Klindworth, a longtime resident of St Croix. Klindworth recently met with […]

US Virgin Islands Governor Asks Federal Officials For Energy Help

Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh By the Caribbean Journal staff Last year, the United States Virgin Islands lost its primary provider of fuel when it was announced that the HOVENSA oil refinery would be shuttering. That was only part of a wider energy problem for the Caribbean territory, which, like most of its neighbours […]

US Virgin Islands Governor Heads to Denmark for Economic Mission

Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh left for Denmark Saturday for a week-long trip that will include economic development and research meetings. It is the first official visit by de Jongh to the country; the Governor will meet with the […]

USVI Hosts FEMA Officials

Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh and FEMA Assistant Administrator Damon Penn By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands hosted a delegation of officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a briefing this week. USVI Governor John de Jongh led a team of USVI officials at a Senior Executives Continuity of Operations […]

US Virgin Islands, HOVENSA Extend Interim Agreement as Talks Continue

Above: the HOVENSA refinery By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of the United States Virgin Islands and HOVENSA have agreed to extend an interim agreement to make fuel available as the two sides negotiate on the future of what was the Caribbean’s largest oil refinery. The agreement makes fuel available to the community through […]

US Virgin Islands to Begin Charlotte Amalie Improvement Project

Above: St Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands will beginning work Feb. 11 on a planned revitalization project of downtown Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas. USVI officials met last week to discuss the project with merchants and retailers. The move comes after the US’ FEMA did not grant the territory a […]

US Virgin Islands Governor Joins Letter Urging Deal on Fiscal Cliff

Above: US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has signed on to a letter urging US leaders to prevent the looming “fiscal cliff.” The letter was addressed to President Barack Obama, Senate Majority and Minority Leaders Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell and […]

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