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Young Musicians Debut with Youth Orchestra Friday
St. Thomas Source
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June 22, 2025
Over 30 children, ranging in age from 7 to 17, joined the Partners for Strings’ 2025 Youth Orchestra Afternoons in the Summer. The four-week summer program concludes on Friday, June 27 with a performance at the Emancipation Garden Gazebo at...
Op-Ed: It’s Time for the U.S. Virgin Islands to Take Mental Health Seriously
St. Thomas Source
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June 20, 2025
Nour Suid (Photo by Digna Blash) Our beautiful Virgin Islands have been hurting for some time and in many ways. One appears to be with our mental health system. In recent weeks, there’s been a heartbreaking increase in violence across our islands....
U.S. Virgin Islands Reports Strong Mid-Year Tourism Growth and Global Visibility in 2025
Autochannel
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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 17, 2025 -- At the halfway point of 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is reporting strong gains across airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global brand visibility....
Delaware’s Caribbean community turns out for Reggae in the Park
The News Journal - Delaware
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Thousands gathered at Delaware Park Casino on June 22 for the third annual Reggae in the Park, a vibrant celebration of Caribbean music, food, and culture that has become one of the state's largest cultural events. Despite occasional raindrops,...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Announces a Star-Studded Village Night Lineup
Breaking Travel News
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June 16, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals are proud to announce the star-studded lineup for the 2025 St. John Celebration Village Nights, showcasing a dynamic mix of internationally acclaimed artists and rising...
US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Trending, With More Flights, Hotels and Cruise Arrivals
Caribbean Journal
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June 17, 2025
At the halfway point of 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is reporting strong gains across airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global brand visibility. With continued momentum and sustained interest...
9 stunning destinations Americans can explore without a passport
The Times of India
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Airports are more crowded than ever, and while international terminals are bustling with activities, many travelers aren't leaving the country. According to the US Department of State, only half of the US population has a valid passport. However,...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department Of Tourism Announces A Star-Studded Village Night Lineup For St. John Celebration
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "Every year, the festivals team is challenged to make each celebration better than the last. I'm proud to say they've done it again, curating a lineup that is both globally recognized and culturally resonant," said Joseph...
The U.S. Virgin Islands and the Future of Caribbean-American Travel Relations
Caribbean Journal
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June 12, 2025
As global travel continues its robust rebound, the Caribbean stands at a pivotal moment. In 2024, the region welcomed over 34 million visitors, a 14 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The U.S....
The Saint Is the Coolest New Boutique Hotel in the US Virgin Islands
Caribbean Journal
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June 14, 2025
A fresh wave of style, relaxation, and good energy has arrived in the US Virgin Islands, quietly reshaping the St. John experience. Welcome to The Saint, an adults-only boutique resort where laid-back luxury, wellness, and fun come together just...
Sean Paul To Headline ‘St. John Celebration Village Nights’ In The US Virgin Islands
Black Enterprise
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June 13, 2025
The six-day music festival begins June 29 and will feature a diverse lineup of Caribbean artists The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon kick off its annual Celebration Village Nights Music festival, which promises an action-packed musical lineup...
California man sentenced for threatening to kill postal workers in U.S. Virgin Islands
BNO News
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June 10, 2025
A California man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for threatening to kill U.S. Postal Service employees in the U.S. Virgin Islands, federal prosecutors said. The threats stemmed from the alleged non-delivery of marijuana-containing...
Celebrating Caribbean Pride: U.S. Virgin Islands Leads With Impact At CTO Week In New York City
MENAFN
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June 9, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, proudly celebrated a successful week of collaboration, connection, and...
29-year-old man is 19th homicide for 2025 in USVI
Virgin Islands News Online
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Scene of the homicide in Grove Place near the Cozy Bar and Restaurant on June 21, 2025. Photo: VIC VI CONSORTIUM GROVE PLACE, St Croix, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) has announced that it is actively investigating a fatal...
Rural & Native stations would bear the brunt of public media cuts
Cascade PBS - Washington
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June 18, 2025
This article originally appeared on High Country News. Late last fall, members of Bethel, Alaska’s search and rescue team met at the local public radio station, KYUK, for a program called River Watch. Over an hour and a half, they took calls from...
Three Dead, Three Injured in Back-to-Back Weekend Shootings
St. Thomas Source
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June 22, 2025
A deadly weekend unfolded across the territory with a wave of gun violence that left three people dead and three others injured, including a 14-year-old boy, in separate shootings on St. John and St. Croix. Shortly after 1:30 a.m. Sunday, chaos...
EPA Sending $126,000 to Help Protect U.S. Virgin Islands Beachgoers
St. Thomas Source
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June 1, 2025
The Virgin Islands could soon receive part of $9.7 million pledged to help protect beachgoers from harmful bacteria. (Source photo by Mat Probasco) The U.S. Virgin Islands has been awarded a small slice of $9.7 million from the U.S. Environmental...
"It's definitely testing you" - Nelly Korda speaks about the tough 'mental' test she is facing at the Fields Ranch East
Sportskeeda
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June 22, 2025
Nelly Korda is currently competing at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. The tournament is underway at the new Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. The course has been a nightmare for all of the golfers who are playing in this...
LPGA Legend Slams Women's PGA Setup Amid Slow Play Controversy
Newsweek
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June 22, 2025
Just weeks ago, Lexi Thompson had to post a personal message on Instagram after receiving backlash at the U.S. Women's Open. Critics blamed her for the slow pace following her rounds with Charley Hull and Nelly Korda. Thompson addressed it,...
Jeffrey Epstein’s legacy still clouds the U.S. Virgin Islands
WorldNetDaily
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May 24, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein’s Little St. James Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands When Jeffrey Epstein purchased Little Saint James, the teardrop-shaped island south‑east of St. Thomas, in the late 1990s, he was seen as a mere oddity. A one-time math teacher...