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Clinton Foundation, Virgin Unite, Yunus Launch “Haiti Forest” Initiative
Above: new seedlings being planted in Haiti last year (Photo: OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Clinton Foundation, Virgin Unite and Yunus Social Business have announced the launch of “Haiti Forest,” a new initiative aimed at solving social […]
United Expands U.S. Virgin Islands Flights
United Airlines has launched its new, expanded service to the United States Virgin Islands for the summer. The carrier has begun new daily service between Houston and St. Thomas, up from four weekly flights. The new service will operate through […]
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 […]
The Best Hotels in the United States Virgin Islands
IT’S ONE of the most beautiful corners of the Caribbean: the green-hilled United States Virgin Islands. This US territory of three main Caribbean islands (and a host of smaller islets and cays) is home to some beautiful hotel properties, too, […]
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 […]
British Virgin Islands, United States Sign FATCA Agreement
Above: the British Virgin Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands and the United States have officially signed an intergovernmental agreement relating to the latter’s FATCA act. The FATCA law requires, among other provisions, US citizens living […]
Delta Adding More Flights to United States Virgin Islands
Above: a Delta plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Delta Airlines will be adding new flights to the United States Virgin Islands from both Atlanta and New York beginning next month. The new service to St Thomas will begin Dec. […]
United States Virgin Islands Governor Meets With Carnival CEO
Above: the meeting in USVI (Photo: OG USVI) By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh recently held talks with Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald and other officials on the state of the USVI market. The […]
Walgreens Opens First Store in United States Virgin Islands
Above: the opening ceremony By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s been around for 112 years, but American drug retailing giant Walgreens had never opened a store in the US Virgin Islands — until now. The company opened its first store outside […]
United States Virgin Islands Planning Expansion of Medicaid
Above: St Croix By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands will be expanding the territory’s Medicaid programme in lieu of implementing a Health Exchange Marketplace, according to Governor John de Jongh. The move comes according to the […]
United States Virgin Islands Governor Visits St Lucia
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh visited St Lucia this week. The trip included a meeting with St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, covering “ways and means to strengthen […]
United States Virgin Islands Continues Push for Scandinavian Tourists
Above: USVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands will continue to make Denmark and the wider Scandinavian market a priority for its tourism sector, according to USVI Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty. The Commissioner was part of […]
United States Virgin Islands Continues Green Schools Project
Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh meets with ESG officials (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands is moving forward with its plan to make the territory’s public schools more energy efficient, awarding a multimillion-dollar […]
United States Virgin Islands Moves Ahead on Broadband Projects
Above: US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Virgin Islands Next Generation Network has awarded a series of contracts to local firms to begin the process of building the USVI’s broadband internet […]
United States Virgin Islands Raises $130 Million in Bond Issue
Above: the USVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority sold $146 million of Matching Fund Bonds last week, a bond issue that raised $130 million to fund the government’s operating costs for three fiscal […]
United States Virgin Islands Receives $8.7 Million for Airport Projects
Above: the Cyril E King Airport in St Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands’ Port Authority has received $8.77 million in funding for aviation projects at the Cyril King Airport in St Thomas. The funding, […]
United States Virgin Islands Receives Grant to Hire New Police Officers
Above: the USVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands has been awarded a grant of more than a half a million dollars to hire six community-oriented police officers. The Virgin Islands Police Department will receive $562,600 […]
United States Virgin Islands Projects Receive Green Energy Funding
Above: St Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff A few weeks after the news of a significant solar investment in the United States Virgin Islands, a few smaller-scale green energy projects have received funding from the US Department of Agriculture. […]
United States Virgin Islands Sees Increase in Exports: Report
Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh at a strategy session of Cabinet this week (Photo: OG) The United States Virgin Islands saw a 21 percent increase in exports from 2010 to 2011, according to data reported by the International Trade […]
British Virgin Islands Artists Developing Strategies for United Kingdom Market
Above: a work by artist Reuben Vanterpool By the Caribbean Journal staff A joint programme from the British Virgin Islands London Office and the H Lavity Stoutt Community College is training artists in the territory in new strategies to prepare […]
US Virgin Islands Tourism Continues to Soar
It’s been one of the biggest success stories in the Caribbean since the pandemic, and the US Virgin Islands continues to make major strides in travel and tourism. International arrivals to the USVI are up 39 percent compared to 2019 […]
Virgin Atlantic Just Launched Its First-Ever Turks and Caicos Flights
It’s one of the hottest travel destinations in all of the wider Caribbean – and now the Turks and Caicos Islands has a major new connection from the United Kingdom. Air carrier Virgin Atlantic has officially kicked off its first-ever flights […]
US Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic Lead Caribbean Travel Boom
Caribbean tourism is sizzling right now, and the region is seeing double-digit growth over pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from air ticketing analytics firm ForwardKeys. The company says it is predicting “significant” growth in the Caribbean in the […]
US Virgin Islands Hotel Investment Is Heating Up
The US Virgin Islands hotel market is heating up as the territory’s efforts to promote hotel development and investment are paying off. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment […]
New Feature Film Is a “Virgin Islands Love Story”
A new film coming to Amazon Prime next month puts the US Virgin Islands at the front and center. “Timeless: A Virgin Islands Love Story,” written and directed by Edward La Borde, Jr, will come to Amazon Prime on Sept. […]
More Daily Flights Coming to the British Virgin Islands
American Airlines’ newest route to the Caribbean is expanding this winter, with the popular Miami-Tortola route adding more daily flights. From Jan. 8 to April 3, American Airlines will be expanding to three daily flights every Saturday, the carrier announced. […]
US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Partnering With the New York Jets
In another push to creatively market the destination, the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced a new multi-year partnership with the New York Jets football team. The USVI will be the official Caribbean destination partner for the Jets, […]
The Best Way to Fly to This Hotspot in the British Virgin Islands
It’s home to the Caribbean’s “Billionaire’s Playground,” ringed by some of the most exclusive private destinations on earth, and home to some of the top luxury villas and resorts in the Caribbean. But getting to Virgin Gorda hasn’t always been […]
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