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U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Welcomes New Leadership with Jennifer Matarangas-King
Breaking Travel News
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August 10, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly welcomes the nomination of communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the nomination during a...
They fled 'political hell' at home. But super-rich Americans who bought golden passports have ruined their lives... and are begging for a way back
Daily Mail
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August 9, 2025
They're ditching the Stars and Stripes for palm trees and passports — but life in 'paradise' is proving to be far more complicated than a beachfront cocktail. A growing number of Americans are fleeing the political mayhem of Donald Trump's second...
The U.S. Virgin Islands Nominates A New Commissioner Of Tourism
Black Enterprise
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August 9, 2025
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced the nomination of Jennifer Matarangas-King for Commissioner of Tourism. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced the nomination of Jennifer Matarangas-King to serve as...
GILTI and how it impacts the US Virgin Islands
Pasquines
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August 8, 2025
To prevent offshore tax avoidance, the US implemented Global Intangible Low-Tax Income (GILTI) to ensure American companies pay their fair share. It is a US tax created to stop American companies and citizens from avoiding taxes by shifting...
Virgin Islands Pensioners Remuneration Bill (2025)
Virgin Islands News Online
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Vere H.E. Browne: Photo: Provided By Vere H.E. Browne Section 1: Short Title- This Act may be cited as the Virgin Islands Pensioners Remuneration Act, 2025. Section 2: Definitions- In this Act, "pensioner" means an individual who has attained the...
Princeton enhances financial aid again as it welcomes the Class of 2029, which includes the largest-ever number of Pell-eligible students
Princeton University - New Jersey
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August 7, 2025
Princeton continues to enhance its groundbreaking financial aid program as it welcomes a first-year class with the largest-ever number of lower-income students. The financial aid enhancements reflect Princeton’s national leadership in access and...
BVI Tourism Summer Internship Programme Off To A Strong Start
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 9, 2025
- Advertisement - Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – The July cohort of the 2025 BVI Tourism Summer Internship Programme has concluded with enthusiastic reviews from student participants and praise from partner hospitality businesses. As...
Simone Biles shares adorable moment with husband Jonathan Owens after her vacation in British Virgin Islands
Sportskeeda
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August 8, 2025
Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles recently shared an affectionate moment with husband and NFL player Jonathan Owens. The couple had previously gone on a vacation to the British Virgin Islands. Biles uploaded photos of her recent trips to her...
A Fresh Direction for the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department
Prevue - Florida
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August 7, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism enters a new chapter with Jennifer Matarangas-King nominated as Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the appointment, signaling continuity in the territory’s tourism strategy....
U.S. Virgin Islands Welcomes New Tourism Commissioner
Travel Market Report - New York
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Photo: USVI Dept. of Tourism The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has appointed Jennifer Matarangas-King as its new commissioner. King brings more than 30 years of communications, public affairs, and organizational leadership experience...
Illicit finance criticism not ‘balanced’, Premier argues
BVI News
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August 8, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on August 8, 2025 at 6:03 AM / Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the BVI’s efforts to tackle illicit finance, arguing that UK criticism was “not necessarily a balanced perspective”. The Premier’s comments followed...
Premier slams Walwyn over no-confidence ‘flop’, political ambition
BVI News
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August 8, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on August 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM / Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley lambasted Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn’s failed no-confidence motion, suggesting it was driven more by personal ambition than the good of the territory. Dr...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department Of Tourism Welcomes New Leadership As Jennifer Matarangas-King Is Nominated Commissioner
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) A native of St. Croix and a respected voice in the Virgin Islands community, Matarangas-King brings more than 30 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and organizational leadership across both the...
US Virgin Islands Nominates Jennifer Matarangas-King as Next Commissioner of Tourism
Caribbean Journal
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August 6, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands is poised to enter a new era of tourism leadership with the nomination of longtime communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the territory’s next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan...
Politicians 'too cowardly' when it comes to self-determination- E. Benito Wheatley
Virgin Islands News Online
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SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten, NA- Virgin Islands Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley has challenged politicians, calling them cowardly in the movement for self-determination. As the Virgin Islands (VI) recognises its annual Emancipation Festival, Mr...
Southwest Airlines Takes Off with Priceline
Breaking Travel News
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August 10, 2025
Priceline, the OG of online travel deals, is adding even more reasons to go to your happy place with the arrival of Southwest Airlines®. Starting today, travelers can search and book Southwest’s inventory directly on Priceline, unlocking more ways...
Princeton expands financial aid as it enrolls most Pell Grant recipients ever
Mercer Times - New Jersey
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August 7, 2025
Christopher L. Eisgruber President | Official website of Princeton UniversityChristopher L. Eisgruber President | Official website of Princeton University Princeton University has announced further enhancements to its financial aid program as it...
Scottish Government gave £77m to secretive tax haven firms
The Ferret
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August 10, 2025
A company controlled by billionaire media baron Rupert Murdoch, a US military aircraft producer, and a Clyde port owner with an alleged history of tax avoidance are among the tax haven firms given £77m by the Scottish Government. Other...
Iowa State president calls retirement decision ‘bittersweet’
Missouri Farmer Today
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Wendy Wintersteen became the 16th president of Iowa State University on Nov. 20, 2017. The first woman to hold the university’s highest office, Wintersteen has served Iowa State for more than 40 years in several capacities. She began her career...
WSPN Brings Next-Generation Stablecoin Innovation To Conviction 2025 Vietnam
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), a leading stablecoin infrastructure provider with its flagship product stablecoin WUSD, announces its participation in...