25 May 2021
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has big plans to strengthen its position as a leading Caribbean destination for marine and yacht tourism.
Speaking after last weekend s St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta,
Joseph Boschulte, USVI Commissioner of Tourism, said the department s focus on welcoming mariners throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has returned strong dividends for the destination.
“Despite numerous pandemic-related challenges, we have leveraged the talent and creativity of our team to sharpen our focus on our incredible marine and charter yacht industry,” said
Commissioner Boschulte, who believes the U.S. Virgin Islands will “take full advantage of our natural resources and assets to deliver world-class experiences for visitors arriving on our shores.”
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Government teases return of live events ahead of second dose rollout
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For many people in Antigua and Barbuda, freedom from the coronavirus pandemic and a return to normalcy will look like businesses reopened and rehiring, no nightly curfew, schools back to normal schedules, and an end to the mandatory wearing of masks.
For others, though, there is another social norm that has been sorely missed and could return in the not-too-distant-future – the staging of live events.
Since the advent of the pandemic, the brakes were halted on those types of large social gatherings, given the propensity for crowding and close interaction among attendees.
U.S. Virgin Islands hosts First-Ever “Vaccine Fete”
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The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals has pioneered the return of in-person Carnival events while prioritizing public health safety and the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
The 2021 Carnival Virgin Islands “1 Night, 1 Fête” took place seaside on Friday at The West Indian Company Limited (WICO) dock on St. Thomas, and featured leading U.S. Virgin Islands musical groups Cool Session Brass, Legacy Band, and Spectrum Band.
Backyard Jam performer Farmer Nappy
2021 International Soca Monarch Farmer Nappy of Trinidad and Tobago headlined the “Vaccination Jam”, which accommodated 200 vaccinated patrons and stressed compliance with COVID-19 protocols, including physical distancing, mask-wearing, and proper handwashing hygiene.