U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Haute Residence and Amy Land-de Wilde Continue Their Real Estate Partnership Into Second Year

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Friday, August 26, 2022

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Over 40 years ago, Amy Land-de Wilde came to St. Croix on a diving vacation after a year abroad. She fell in love with the colorful diving, the beautiful topography, the welcoming people, and the island lifestyle, and right then and there decided to make it her home.

Key Points: 
  • Haute Residence and acclaimed real estate agent, Amy Land-de Wilde, take their partnership into its second year.
  • As a Haute Residence member, Land-de Wilde exclusively represents the high-end real estate market in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Visit Amy Land-de Wilde's Haute Residence Profile:
    Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world's most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.
  • HauteResidence.com has grown to be the number one news source for million-dollar listings, high-end residential developments, celebrity real estate, and more.

Enterprise Extends Global Reach with New Locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Morocco and the Bahamas

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

ST. LOUIS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, the world's largest vehicle rental business, today announced new franchise locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Morocco and the Bahamas. Each of the three new markets will feature car rental options from the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands.

Key Points: 
  • Each of the three new markets will feature car rental options from the Enterprise Rent-A-Car , National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands.
  • Expansion plans in the Bahamas include an initial location at the Lynden Pindling International Airport and one additional branch in Nassau.
  • In Morocco, plans include downtown locations in both Marrakech and Casablanca along with a presence at major airports.
  • "Franchisees appreciate the Enterprise standard of excellence and have transformed our business by helping us grow a significant international footprint.

Enterprise Extends Global Reach with New Locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Morocco and the Bahamas

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

ST. LOUIS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, the world's largest vehicle rental business, today announced new franchise locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Morocco and the Bahamas. Each of the three new markets will feature car rental options from the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands.

Key Points: 
  • Each of the three new markets will feature car rental options from the Enterprise Rent-A-Car , National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands.
  • Expansion plans in the Bahamas include an initial location at the Lynden Pindling International Airport and one additional branch in Nassau.
  • In Morocco, plans include downtown locations in both Marrakech and Casablanca along with a presence at major airports.
  • "Franchisees appreciate the Enterprise standard of excellence and have transformed our business by helping us grow a significant international footprint.

In Commemoration of the Second Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder, Charles L. Brown Jr.'s Book Deconstructing Police Brutality Wins Multiple Book Awards

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charles L. Brown, Jr.'s seminal police brutality treatise entitled "From Scapegoats to Lambs: How God's Word Speaks to George Floyd's Murder" recently won a Silver Medal in the Theology Category for Illumination Book Awards and was a Montaigne Medal Finalist for Eric Hoffer Book Awards. By re-envisioning several passages of scripture in unconventional ways, this book provides new insights for understanding and deconstructing the crippling affects police brutality inflicts on our society and calls out how condoning the abuse of power by police departments has laid the foundation for the escalation of violence in a variety of iterations in our culture today.

Key Points: 
  • Charles L. Brown, Jr.'s seminal police brutality treatise entitled "From Scapegoats to Lambs: How God's Word Speaks to George Floyd's Murder" recently won a Silver Medal in the Theology Category for Illumination Book Awards and was a Montaigne Medal Finalist for Eric Hoffer Book Awards.
  • Additionally, the venerable book review giant, Kirkus Reviews, opined that From Scapegoats to Lambs "is a formidable and potent Christian assessment of systemic racism."
  • Charles L. Brown Jr. is an ordained A.M.E. Church pastor whose multi-award winning book grapples with biblical scripture to help our society understand and confront police brutality.
  • Full Kirkus review here: http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/charles-l-brown/from-scapegoat... , and information to purchase the book or book the author is here: http://www.servantleaderministries.com .

U.S. Virgin Islands Tech-Focused Business Attraction Summit Announces Actor Tim Reid as Keynote Speaker

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Monday, May 2, 2022

ST. CROIX, US Virgin Islands, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The UVI Research and Technology Park Corporation (RTPark) announced Emmy-nominated actor, director and producer, Tim Reid as the first keynote speaker for their 2022 Business Attraction Summit to be held on May 19th and 20th.

Key Points: 
  • ST. CROIX, US Virgin Islands, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The UVI Research and Technology Park Corporation (RTPark) announced Emmy-nominated actor, director and producer, Tim Reid as the first keynote speaker for their 2022 Business Attraction Summit to be held on May 19th and 20th.
  • "We're at a critical point in our history as we witness the dynamic merger of technology and humanity.
  • "Mr. Reid's perspectives add momentum to the work we are doing to create a more sustainable economy for our community."
  • To register for the summit, visit: usvitechsummit.com/register
    To learn more about the UVI Research & Technology Park visit: uvirtpark.net .

The U.S. Virgin Islands is Dedicated to the Growth of Cruising in the Caribbean

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Monday, April 25, 2022

ST. CROIX, ST. JOHN, and ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands is positioning itself for growth in the cruising industry. Under the leadership of Commissioner of Tourism, Joseph Boschulte, the territory will attend SeaTrade in Miami, Florida kicking off on Monday, April 25.

Key Points: 
  • ST. CROIX, ST. JOHN, and ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Virgin Islands is positioning itself for growth in the cruising industry.
  • The pandemic may have set us back but I'm optimistic of the future of cruising in the USVI".
  • Recently, the U.S. Virgin Islands announced a partnership with The Florida- Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) that will focus on increasing the destination's overall economic impact from cruise tourism.
  • The U.S. Virgin Islands are an official U.S. territory in the Caribbean that consist of three individual islands St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas.

NEW TRAVEL UPDATES: U.S. Travelers can now submit Proof of Vaccination for entry into U.S. Virgin Islands

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Friday, March 18, 2022

SAINT THOMAS, Virgin Islands, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands continue to see a decline in COVID-19 cases allowing Governor Bryan to announce an ease in requirements for domestic travelers. Effective as of March 7, travelers who are fully vaccinated in the United States and USVI can submit proof of vaccination and are no longer required to provide a negative COVID test for entry.

Key Points: 
  • "We are hopeful that these new requirements through our user-friendly portal will give travelers the confidence that their health is our top priority."
  • All visitors arriving from the U.S. mainland and USVI are required to provide either proof of vaccination or acceptable negative COVID-19 test within five days of travel through the USVI Travel Screening Portal for travel clearance.
  • Finally, testing is not required for inbound travel from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland.
  • Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands are rich with culture, history, surrounded by breathtaking beaches.