Norwegian Gem Makes Inaugural Call to St Croix
By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Gem cruise ship has made its inaugural call on St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. The 2,394-passenger cruise ship arrived at the pier in Frederiksted on Wednesday. The ship, which […]
St Thomas Airport Reopens
By the Caribbean Journal staff In a significant boost for the hard-hit island of St Thomas, the Cyril E. King Airport is set to reopen on Thursday for commercial flights. The announcement was made by US Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth […]
White House Approves Puerto Rico, St Croix Disaster Declaration
By the Caribbean Journal staff United States President Donald Trump has declared that a “major disaster” exists in Puerto Rico and in St Croix, ordering federal assistance to supplement local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Maria. Assistance […]
St Croix “Significantly Impacted” By Hurricane Maria
By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands was “severely impacted” by the passage of Hurricane Maria, according to a statement US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty. The eye of the Category […]