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Road Town Partnership comes to the public July 2
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Road Town Partnership (RTP) moves into the public consultation phase beginning July 2, 2025. According to a June 20, 2025, press release from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, the first...
Hookie Weekend 2025 Wraps Up with Unforgettable Vibes and Caribbean Unity
I News Cayman
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June 30, 2025
The tone was set for Hookie Weekend at ‘Release Therapy’, which featured a high-energy performance by USVI Soca star Pumpa (Photo Credit James Bell Photography) Washington, DC (Sonique Solutions) – The 2025 edition of Hookie Weekend was indeed an...
The best cabin to choose on a cruise ship, according to Cruise Director Eversen Bevelle
Nine
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July 1, 2025
As a cruise director it's Eversen Bevelle's job to make sure everyone has a great time on board. The 39-year-old American, known as Reverend Dr E, has lived at sea for a decade, and currently works for MSC Cruises on glittering new ship, MSC World...
Turnaround Ports Are The Cities That Power The Cruise Industry
Forbes
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The Port of Barcelona in Spain is Europe's busiest turnaround port, and a popular cruise destination too. getty Each year, millions of travelers board cruise ships to explore the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and destinations as far afield as...
Julia Yanquell Viera
Coronado Eagle & Journal - California
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Julia was the daughter of a pioneer U.S. Navy flight surgeon and first brought to Coronado as a baby in 1928. Her early life was shaped by her father’s naval career, which took the family to bases throughout the country. She returned just in time...
Committee on Rules and Judiciary advances slate of 17 bills
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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ST. THOMAS — The Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced a slate of 17 bills during a marathon hearing on Wednesday. The hearing, held at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, was chaired by Sen. Carla J. Joseph with senators voting on...
Inside Robert Kiyosaki’s 2025 portfolio: H1 returns revealed
Finbold
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June 30, 2025
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki has never shied away from bold financial predictions, or from backing what he believes are the only real safe havens in a time of crisis. As markets reeled from inflation, geopolitical tension, and...
Individuals urged to obtain food handler's certificate ahead of Emancipation Festival
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Environmental Health Division, has encouraged individuals who plan on handling food during the 2025 Emancipation Festival to obtain a food handler's certificate....
FSU Biologist Uncovers How Different Coral Reproduction Methods Shape Caribbean Reefs' Future
Newswise
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June 20, 2025
Newswise — A Florida State University ecology and evolutionary biologist has discovered that the reproductive methods of individual coral species play a crucial role in their ability to survive, and even thrive, amid a rapidly changing...
Food Handlers Urged to Obtain Food Handler’s Cards Ahead of Festival
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Environmental Health Division is making preparations to accommodate the influx of persons requiring food handler’s certification ahead of the Emancipation Festival. Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ms. Henrietta Alexander said that...
CMS Terminates KCF Model and Finalizes Significant Revisions to CKCC Participation and Payment Framework
JD Supra - California
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June 27, 2025
On May 28, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) Innovation Center formally announced the early termination of the Kidney Care First (“KCF”) model effective December 31, 2025, and issued a suite of substantial revisions to the...
EDITORIAL: Kudos to the Class of 2025
The BVI Beacon
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June 27, 2025
The Class of 2025 is graduating into a tumultuous world where the only certainty is uncertainty. But it is also a world of incredible opportunity. On the surface, the picture looks bleak. Instability is mounting around the globe. Wars are ongoing...
The Way It Was for June 26, 2025
The East Hampton Star - New York
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125 Years Ago 1900 From The East Hampton Star, June 29 The Fort Pond Bay scheme, which the late Austin Corbin believed would cut down the time between America and Europe by at least several hours, has been abandoned by the officials of the...
What Are 'No Touch' Laws, And How Do They Impact Drivers In Your State?
Blavity
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In today’s pervasive media environment, it has become harder and harder to disconnect, log off and interface with the world in front of you without a screen. Unfortunately, this has caused some unsafe motorists to utilize their cell phones even...
Bryan Secures Over $34 Million in American Rescue Plan Education Funding
St. Thomas Source
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June 28, 2025
Governor Albert Bryan Jr.met with U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, where he raised concerns about the unintended impact of the department’s previous policy change. (Submitted photo) Government House announced today in a news release that...
Water declared ‘critical’ priority
The BVI Beacon
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June 27, 2025
To address the widespread water shortages that have infuriated residents in recent months, the government has allocated $8 million and made an official declaration that will allow it to bypass tender requirements and award infrastructure contracts...
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,...
Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices
Environmental Protection
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Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices Businesses, schools, and other small generators are encouraged to review hazardous waste handling to prevent violations and protect public health. By Stasia DeMarco Jun 27, 2025 The EPA...
Nelly Korda rocks bright mint green as she hits the practice range with her $40 water bottle after skipping Dow Championship
Sportskeeda
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June 27, 2025
Nelly Korda is making the most of her week off after skipping this week’s Dow Championship. The American golfer, who last competed at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, where she finished T19, shared a practice range selfie on her Instagram story...
Pricesmart Announces Change To Previously Scheduled Conference Call
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) SAN DIEGO, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PriceSmart, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PSMT ) today announced that it will hold its conference call related to its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 on...