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U.S. Virgin Islands Partners with American Airlines on Preflight Testing Program

The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands is hopeful that its entry into American Airlines’ preflight testing program will strengthen efforts to minimize the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Territory. Governor Albert Bryan Jr...

Americans Set Their Travel Sights On The U.S. Virgin Islands

Nov24

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Americans Set Their Travel Sights On The U.S. Virgin Islands

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Data from a leading travel insurance comparison site confirm that demand from U.S.-based travelers for visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands has increased significantly. Based on all travel insurance policies purchased through Squaremouth.com between...

U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Calls For Preflight Covid-19 Testing

Sep18

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U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Calls For Preflight COVID-19 Testing

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U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. believes pre-departure testing at mainland U.S. airports as well as increased adherence to public health protocols would bolster the efficacy of efforts to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019...

U.S. Virgin Islands Working With Partners To Maintain Vital Aerial Links

Sep15

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U.S. Virgin Islands Working With Partners To Maintain Vital Aerial Links

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The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has assured stakeholders that it is working closely with airline partners to ensure the Territory has ample airlift during and after the current restriction on leisure travel. Effective today...

COVID-19 Patient Heads Home After Miraculous Recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Sep02

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COVID-19 Patient Heads Home After Miraculous Recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands

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The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is reporting the miraculous recovery of a Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient, who was sick and stranded at sea while working aboard a cargo ship. Citing concerns for the health and safety of their own...

U.S. Virgin Islands Puts Brakes On Leisure Travel To Battle Covid-19 Spike 1

Aug29

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U.S. Virgin Islands Puts Brakes On Leisure Travel To Battle Covid-19 Spike

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In an effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Virgin Islands is closing its doors once again to leisure visitors, effective Wednesday, August 19, 2020, for a period of at least one month. Governor Albert Bryan...

U.S. Virgin Islands Returns To Business Following Tropical Storm ISAIAS

Aug22

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U.S. Virgin Islands Returns To Business Following Tropical Storm ISAIAS

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The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) has resumed business operations following the passage of Tropical Storm Isaias. The storm brought heavy rainfall, but with little to no impact to the Territory’s tourism infrastructure, the Department of Tourism has...

U.S. Virgin Islands to Reopen to Leisure Visitors June 1

May30

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U.S. Virgin Islands to Reopen to Leisure Visitors June 1

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The U.S. Virgin Islands will reopen its doors to leisure travelers on Monday, June 1, 2020. Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte declared that the Territory is finalizing public health and tourism protocols for the return of visitors to...

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