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Strong Summer Boosts Tourism to United States Virgin Islands

Above: St John (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A strong summer season boosted tourism numbers for the United States Virgin Islands, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. After a sluggish winter tourist season, the US territory […]

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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 […]

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Caneel Bay Expands Its Menu

Above: Caneel Bay in St John, US Virgin Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caneel Bay resort in St John, US Virgin Islands is expanding its culinary offerings. The property, set on 170 acres in St John, has unveiled […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in St Croix, USVI

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michael Felix, who sent in this beautiful snapshot of sunset at Salt River in St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send […]


A Great Little Café in St John

Above: Café Livin in St John (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell CRUZ BAY — For a moment, you’d think you were somewhere in the French Caribbean — or Europe. A quiet side street, a small group of tables, a lone cup […]


The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Resorts

Choosing the best resort for a honeymoon in the Caribbean is a bit like choosing an engagement ring. There are so many, they are all beautiful and there’s usually one that’s just right for you. The difference is, you’ll have […]

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US Virgin Islands Gets Federal Grant for Tsunami Preparedness

Above: St Croix By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands’ Territorial Emergency Management Agency will soon be receiving a $263,072 grant for tsunami preparedness. The grant is coming from the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, […]


Owners of St Croix's HOVENSA Seek Extension on Sales Agreement

Above: the HOVENSA refinery in St Croix By the Caribbean Journal staff The owners of the HOVENSA oil facility in St Croix have asked for an extension of the agreement governing the sales process for the property, the US Virgin […]


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, […]

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In the United States Virgin Islands, a Boost For Small Business

Above: St Croix (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Small businesses in the United States Virgin Islands are getting some help. The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority has approved 24 loan guarantee support applications totaling $3 million to help […]


New Hotel Coming to the Virgin Islands

Above: the US Virgin Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff A new hotel is coming to the United States Virgin Islands. US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh announced this week that the Water Island Development Company had been selected […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Buck Island, St Croix

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Karen Haun, who took this snapshot of the beautiful Buck Island off the coast of St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. Do you have a great Caribbean photo? Send […]


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