Tag: Frederiksted
Bryan Talks COVID and Tourism With Head of Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. offered a sober yet upbeat view of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on tourism in a Zoom meeting Wednesday with Frank Comito, CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.
Man Killed in Downtown Frederiksted Shooting
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday evening in downtown Frederiksted, the V.I. Police Department reported. The victim was identified as Joseph Leonardo Clarke of Grove Place.
Copenhagen May Name New Streets for USVI Heroes
New streets, ways and alleys in Copenhagen may see names like Buddhoe Gade, Mary Thomas Vej or Axeline Elizabeth Salomon Alle, if a plan by one of the city's mayors comes to fruition.
Remembering U.S. Naval Musician Ogese T. McKay on Memorial Day
U.S. Navy musician Ogese Theophilus McKay always swore that if he ever had children, he would be the best father he could be. His daughter says that’s exactly what he was.
Man Abducted in Downtown Frederiksted
A man was abducted Wednesday from Frederiksted and taken to various ATMs on St. Croix to withdraw money for his captors before he was released with minor injuries, the V.I. Police Department reported.
Delegate, Actor and Restaurant Team Up to Serve Meals to VIPD Officers
Officers of the V.I. Police Department’s St. Croix District were recently beneficiaries of 100 plates of food, donated by actress Naturi Naughton of “Power.”
Crucian-Rooted ‘Power’ Star Naturi Naughton Steps Up for Big Island
Naturi Naughton, a singer-actress who stars on “Power,” a popular TV crime drama, is lending a hand to some 100 families and four local nonprofits on St. Croix, bringing her philanthropy to the big island.
Island Direct Delivers to STX and the Caribbean
When you’re sitting at home craving a delicious meal, who do you call for a delivery? That was the recurring lament of Tarek Bahou and his wife, Anna, and the answer found them launching a new business.
GoToStCroix Celebrates 20 Years as a Window to the Big Island
GoToStCroix has been promoting the destination of the big island since 1999. This business continues moving folks in the right direction via its website, blog, pocket map and web cam – even in times of social distancing and COVID-19.
All Cruise Lines Hit Pause, Inflicting Blow to USVI Economy
Days after the new coronavirus epidemic led both Princess Cruises and Viking Cruises to halt all cruise operations until May, all other cruise lines have followed suit.