Although still recovering, the U.S. Virgin Islands has come a long way since the two devastating hurricanes that devastated the territory in September 2017. Hurricanes Irma and Maria swept through causing billions of dollars in infrastructural and housing damage and devastation to the three major islands: St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. But today, the islands are open and ready for business, according to Commissioner of Tourism for the US Virgin Islands, Joseph Boschulte.

NEW YORK, NY– The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) continues to work closely with the Diaspora community and was among the sponsors of the annual Jamaican Independence Celebration Foundation, Inc (JICFI) Anniversary Gala. JTB’s District Sales Manager Marcia Sinclair, along with Kenton Senior, Business Development Manager hosted a number of partners and travel specialists at the gala event, which was held at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge on, August 17.

My fellow Jamaicans and friends of the Diaspora in the Southern USA, on behalf of the Consulate General of Jamaica I extend greetings as we give thanks for another milestone in the life of our beloved country, celebrating 57 years as an independent and sovereign nation.

A powerful hurricane smashed into The Bahamas earlier this month, causing multiple deaths and devastating damage to the chain of Caribbean islands before roaring off towards the United States.

NEW YORK, NY – Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett has extended an invitation to actress Kerry Washington and her family to come to Jamaica for a family getaway during her next shoot break. The Minister, who was special guest at the Jamaica Independence gala, had high praises for the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated American born actress, who is of Jamaican descent.

 MIAMI - To build on strong investment interest from hotel developers, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism will participate in two important hospitality conferences in Miami this week.

Last Saturday at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston 91 students were awarded scholarships to the tune of over eight million by the Peace and Love Academic Scholarship (PALAS).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has introduced new legislation in the United States House of Representatives to create what she describes as a “9/11-style Commission” to investigate the treatment of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

NEW YORK – Haitian American New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis defeated primary challenger Monique Chandler-Waterman in a much-watched Democratic primary race for the 45th Council District seat in Brooklyn.

Jamaica’s Consul General Oliver Mair is advising all nationals to immediately take the necessary precautions in light of Hurricane Dorian which is increasing to Category 4 and is slated for landfall in Florida during the weekend.

Undocumented Caribbean nationals in the United States remained largely untouched by last month’s announced mass round-up and deportation ordered by President Donald Trump.

Caribbean and other nationals in the United States cannot be forced to reveal if they are American citizens when participating in the census - for now.