The Ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands group recently completed its quarterly update with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Operations Committee in Miami where cruise executives were briefed and provided…
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AntiguaJamaicaJuly 2018Opening LinesPast Issues
Deeper Commitment, Greater Strength, Urgent Renewed CARICOM Unity Needed, says Antigua-Barbuda PM
by BVC July 20, 2018Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, has called for urgent, renewed unity among Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries. He was addressing the opening of the 39th meeting of the… -
DominicaJuly 2018Opening LinesPast Issues
Fifteen Dominican Schools Receive USAID Reading Enhancement Grants
by BVC July 20, 2018Fifteen schools in Dominica will benefit from a US$36,000 grant to implement projects that improve the reading levels of learners of Grades K-3 under the United States Agency for International… -
July 2018Opening LinesPast Issues
Nassau-Paradise Island: The New Tourism Pace-Setter
by BVC July 20, 2018At the International Travel Partners Conference (ITPC) held in The Bahamas from June 11-15 at host hotels, the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and The Cove at Atlantis, along with other… -
July 2018Opening LinesPast IssuesUS Virgin Islands
USVI Governor Announces $1.4 Billion Landmark Deal to restart Refinery in St. Croix
by BVC July 20, 2018U.S. Virgin Islands Governor, Kenneth Mapp, has announced an agreement that would reopen one of the world’s largest refineries, create hundreds of jobs in the territory, and shore up the… -
June 2018Opening LinesPast Issues
Caribbean and Latin-America “Free-Trade” Deal Would Reap $11 billion, Says IDB Study
by BVC June 21, 2018Caribbean and Latin-America “Free-Trade” Deal Would Reap $11 billion, Says IDB Study According to a new study released, recently, by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), “Connecting the Dots: A… -
June 2018Opening LinesPast IssuesUS Virgin Islands
Historic US Virgin Islands Waterfront Project Underway
by BVC June 21, 2018Historic US Virgin Islands Waterfront Project Underway Accompanied by public and private partners, USVI Governor Kenneth Mapp broke ground, recently, on the much awaited Veterans Drive improvement project on… -
June 2018Opening LinesPast Issues
CDB Announces US$1.5m to Build Greater Climate Resilience through Technology
by BVC June 21, 2018CDB Announces US$1.5m to Build Greater Climate Resilience through Technology The board of directors of the Caribbean Development Bank has approved a project that aims to increase the use… -
GrenadaJune 2018Opening LinesPast Issues
Agriculture Boot Camp for Future Leaders Held in Grenada
by BVC June 21, 2018Agriculture Boot Camp for Future Leaders Held in Grenada Thirty young people from Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique participated, recently, in a three-day boot camp, facilitated by a team… -
BelizeNovember 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Belize Hosts Climate Risk Management Workshop
by BVC November 20, 2017The government of Belize, with the support of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), is stepping up its climate change adaptation efforts. Belize’s Social Investment Fund (SIF), an implementing agency of… -
AntiguaNovember 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Antigua-Barbuda Ambassador Says Links to the US are Long and Strong
by BVC November 20, 2017“The links between the United States and Antigua and Barbuda are long, strong and enduring,” said Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders, at a church… -
DominicaNovember 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Rebuilding Irrigation Systems and Improving Road Access to Farms Top Priorities for Dominica’s Agriculture Sector
by BVC November 20, 2017Restoring irrigation systems and road access to farming areas in Dominica are disaster response priorities that are vital to reestablishing the country’s food production destroyed by Hurricane Maria. These priorities… -
November 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Leading Hotel and Dive Groups Agree on Caribbean Collaboration
by BVC November 20, 2017The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and the Diving and Equipment Marketing Association (DEMA) have agreed to work together to enhance the attractiveness of Caribbean destinations to diving enthusiasts.… -
BarbadosNovember 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Barbados to Strengthen its Global Tourism Presence
by BVC November 20, 2017With support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Barbados will increase the appeal of its tourism attractions, with a focus on encouraging more spending by visitors on its unique heritage… -
October 2017Opening LinesPast IssuesUS Virgin Islands
UVI RTPark Program Launches Donation Appeal to Support Fund for the U.S. Virgin Islands
by BVC October 17, 2017The University of the Virgin Islands RTPark, (UVI RTPark), the Specialist Economic Development Program, has launched a special donation appeal to support the Fund for the US Virgin Islands on…
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