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USVIHTA and Frenchman’s Reef Resort Bring Holiday Joy to Children on St. Thomas and St. John |
Holiday cheer was abundant this week as over 300 children on St. Thomas and St. John received gifts distributed by USVIHTA and association member Frenchman’s Reef Resort. Thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from Frenchman’s Reef Resort to purchase toys, USVIHTA and its members were able to continue their annual holiday toy distribution event. Gifts were given to 309 children this week and will continue into next week at the Boys & Girls Club Oswald Harris Court, Boys & Girls Club St. John, Caribbean Center for Boys & Girls Bovoni Housing Community, Michael J. Kirwan Terrace Housing Community and the Salvation Army. Children receiving gifts range from infants to teenagers. Read full press release and view more photos here.
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Gov. Bryan Announces Advisory Council Aimed at Engaging Young Virgin Islanders in Government Decision-Making |
During a press conference at the RT Park on St. Croix on Dec. 14, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. introduced the five-member leadership board of his newly appointed Governor’s Millennial Council, which is a group of 14 young adults who Bryan has tasked with providing the younger generation’s perspective for assisting the Bryan-Roach Administration’s policy decisions. The governor has been a strong proponent of involving more youth and young adults in the Government of the Virgin Islands as a way to bolster the future of the territory economically, innovatively and energetically by bringing in talented younger individuals who will influence the direction the U.S. Virgin Islands takes as it grows into his vision of economic stability with an up-to-date digital infrastructure and an open and transparent government. Read more.
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CHTA Calls for Continued Pandemic Diligence and Open Boarders |
The president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig, in a letter to the head of the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) and copied to the region’s Heads of Government and health and tourism leaders, called for the continued adherence to health safety protocols and stepped up vaccinations, but cautioned that rushing to close Caribbean borders and impose difficult and costly travel barriers could delay the recovery and have severe consequences for the region's economies. Madden-Greig, writing the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne, who currently serves as Chairman of CARICOM, applauded the region’s governments, health and tourism authorities, and the tourism industry for the Caribbean’s strong tourism rebound, while maintaining the health safety of employees and travelers. She cited the low positivity rate of tested travelers, and the success of health safety protocols aimed at protecting employees, visitors and residents. She added that this should reassure travelers and also Caribbean residents that risk levels from tourists are extremely low, and the tourism industry continues to protect lives and livelihoods. Read more.
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Navy Beach, St. Thomas Reopens at Yacht Haven Grande |
Navy Beach, St. Thomas has fully reopened at Yacht Haven Grande, offering prime waterfront positioning at the sprawling marina. The restaurant offers a mix of both fully covered and sun-dappled outdoor seating, a comfortable outdoor lounge and a 20-seat bar—all with unobstructed views of the surrounding yachts and Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Serving globally-influenced casual coastal cuisine, creative cocktails and a selection of local and international beers, the nautically-inspired venue is a popular destination for lunch, dinner and drinks. The restaurant is currently open. Hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Reservations can be made by e-mail to ahoystt@navybeach.com or 240-714-3566. Navy Beach will be open from 12-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day. Visit navybeach.com/st-thomasvi for additional information, and follow the restaurant on social media at Facebook.com/NavyBeachStThomas and Instagram.com/NavyBeach.StThomasVI. Read full press release here.
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My Brother's Workshop Supporters Raise a Record Breaking Giving Tuesday Donation Amount of $124,237 |
On Nov. 30, the whole world united for a celebration of generosity. Whether it was making someone smile, helping a neighbor out or showing up for an issue you care about, on GivingTuesday you transformed the way we think about and act on giving all year long. We are so thankful to have been a part of this initiative and for all the generosity shown to us through giving on this day. None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our staff, trainees, board members, committee members and supporters. We want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support. Through the generosity of our #GivingTuesday matching donors Sheehan Family, Ned White, Anonymous Donor and all of our amazing MBW supporters, MBW raised $124,237 on this global day of giving! Thank you to all who gave. It was so wonderful to celebrate with many of you at our celebration and grand opening of our retail location at Paradise Point. We are so incredibly grateful for your support that allows us to be able to continue to further our mission of providing faith, hope and healing to our youth in the community through mentoring, mental health counseling, education, on the job training and job placement. |
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Association Health Plans Available Now through Elan |
The Hotel & Tourism Association continues to work to identify great opportunities for our members. We've recently signed an agreement with Elan Insurance Group to offer Association Health Plans. Click the photo to view the PDF version in your browser. The PDF lets members know about:
- This great NEW benefit
- Who is qualified to receive it
- How to get started
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Lisa Hamilton
USVIHTA President
340-774-6835
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