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University of the West Indies St. Augustine Captures Top Honors at CTO’s Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase Final
EIN Presswire
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June 20, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Innovation, cultural pride and next-level creativity took center stage as the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) concluded its 2025 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025,...
Tourism Titans and Cultural Icons to Headline Caribbean Week in New York 2025
EIN Presswire
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May 24, 2025
NY, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is pulling out all the stops for Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, bringing some of the biggest names in global and regional tourism, media and...
Seas the Day Charters Honored with TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
EIN Presswire
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May 26, 2025
Seas the Day Charters won a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award, ranking them in the top 10% of global attractions based on outstanding reviews. CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S., May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seas the Day...
CBP Officers file federal criminal complaint against aliens found in the US Virgin Islands
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 24, 2025
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers filed a federal criminal complaint against 5 aliens found illegally present in the territory attempting to board flights departing from the Cyril E. King airport towards the...
The Buccaneer Named Among Top 10% of Hotels Worldwide in TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards
EIN Presswire
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May 22, 2025
ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S., May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Buccaneer is proud to announce it has been recognized as a 2025 Travelers’ Choice Award winner, placing it among the top 10% of hotels worldwide on TripAdvisor. This...
Teri Helenese Urges Unified Caribbean Strategy to Boost Tourism Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
EIN Presswire
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May 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Teri Helenese, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative, is calling on Caribbean nations to unite with urgency and purpose to grow...
AMO interdicts vessel smuggling 1,155 pounds of cocaine near southwestern Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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June 26, 2025
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a vessel Tuesday arresting 3 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 1,155 pounds (524 kilograms) of...
AMO partakes in international maritime interdiction and seizure of 1440 kilograms of cocaine in BVI
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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June 26, 2025
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, collaborated with Dutch, French and British law enforcement in an operation last week that resulted in the seizure of...
CHTA Education Foundation Launches Spring Caribbean Travel Auction to Support Hospitality Professionals
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May 2, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has officially launched its Spring Caribbean Travel Auction, now open for bidding until 4:00 PM on...
Caribbean Tourism Maintains Strong Growth in 2024, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
EIN Presswire
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April 29, 2025
BARBADOS, April 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean tourism sector continued its robust recovery and expansion in 2024, with international tourist arrivals reaching an estimated 34.2 million, according to a new report from the Caribbean...
CBP seizes 518 pounds of cocaine inside an abandoned vessel in Rincon, Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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June 23, 2025
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s operational components, Air and Marine Operations and the US Border Patrol, found a vessel Sunday with 518 pounds (235 kilograms) of cocaine in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The estimated value...
FEMA Urges People in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Prepare for Extended Power Outages
FEMA
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August 13, 2024
WASHINGTON – As Tropical Storm Ernesto heads toward Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, FEMA is encouraging people and travelers in the storm’s path to complete final preparations and be prepared for extended power outages. Tropical Storm...
FEMA Urges People in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Prepare Ahead of Tropical Storm Ernesto
FEMA
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August 13, 2024
WASHINGTON -- In anticipation of Tropical Storm Ernesto headed towards Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, FEMA is encouraging people and travelers in the storm’s path to take steps to prepare today. “We want to remind everyone in our...
Biden-Harris Administration Urges People in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Stay Alert to Risks from Tropical Storm Ernesto
FEMA
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August 14, 2024
WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico. This action authorizes FEMA to provide assistance to save lives and protect property, public health and safety. As Tropical Storm Ernesto...
CTO Celebrates Excellence at Annual Caribbean Media Awards
EIN Presswire
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June 11, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held during Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY...
CTO Chairman: 'An Exciting Time' as Caribbean Week 2025 Wraps with Strong Momentum
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June 10, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) concluded on Thursday with high praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, who declared the 2025 edition a...
PHH Mortgage Receives Residential Servicing Ratings Upgrade from Fitch Ratings
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 4, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHH Mortgage (“PHH” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Onity Group Inc. (NYSE: ONIT) and a leading non-bank mortgage servicer and originator, today announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded...
Dominica and USVI Lead Growing List of Sponsors for Caribbean Week in New York 2025
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May 13, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Nature Island of Dominica and the U.S. Virgin Islands – Naturally in Rhythm – have been confirmed as title Platinum Sponsors of Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025), the...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations help apprehend human smuggler
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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June 5, 2025
El PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations partnered with U.S. Border Patrol to apprehend a fleeing human smuggler on June 2. AMO agents from the El Paso Air Branch conducted overwatch from an AS350 A-Star...
Sea Glass Announces Launch of Franchise Division and Appointment of Eddie Sturgeon as President
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May 29, 2025
Sea Glass launches national franchise division; Eddie Sturgeon appointed President, accelerating strategic expansion across key U.S. markets. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sea Glass, a boutique real estate...