Our rundown on the post-Hurricane Maria state of the beaches on St. Croixearlier this week had a few of you asking, since we somehow neglected to include Turtle Beach, the straight-out-of-a-dream stretch of pristine white sand and gin-clear sea lining the west coast of Buck Island.
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Governor Kenneth Mapp has announced that his administration achieved its goal to restore 90 percent of power to the US Virgin Islands by the holidays, after two Category 5 hurricanes nearly wiped out the territory’s entire electrical grid.
“We set Christmas Day as our target and the linemen and many others worked hard to make this happen,” the governor said. “My team was in daily, and often hourly, contact with those working on the power restoration effort and we held regular meetings detailing energization efforts neighborhood by neighborhood, road by road.”
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Whether you’re in Nassau for a few hours on a cruise excursion or you’re lucky enough to enjoy a longer stay, know that there’s plenty to do and see beyond Bay Street or your resort’s beach. We’ve rounded up a few singular experiences that leave no doubt that it’s “better in the Bahamas.” Here’s our edit of the top fun Things to Do in Nassau and Paradise Island.
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The government of the British Virgin Islands has now made available a ‘BVI Open for Business’ map that gives residents and visitors information about businesses that are open to the public and where they are located.
he map was developed by the Town and Country Planning department to let everyone know which of their favourite businesses are opened and their locations.
Premier and minister of finance, Dr Orlando Smith, said the interactive map is an excellent development.
He noted that a number of government institutions and businesses have had to relocate since Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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Holiday travelers are escaping to the Caribbean, with hotels in most destinations not impacted by this year’s hurricanes reporting occupancies in excess of 90 percent over the holiday season.
“More than 70 percent of the Caribbean was not impacted by hurricanes Irma and Maria and travelers are discovering the incredible diversity of destinations and offerings throughout the region, as they explore its many vacation options,” stated Frank Comito, CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA).
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