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CTO Mourns the Passing of Former Chairman Pamela Richards
EIN Presswire
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May 26, 2024
BARBADOS, May 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) mourns the passing of Pamela Richards, former U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism and CTO Chairman, this week. CTO Chairman Kenneth Bryan, Minister of...
Island Global Yachting Announces Inauguration of Solar Power Project at IGY Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas, USVI
EIN Presswire
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September 12, 2024
FL, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Island Global Yachting (IGY) LLC, the only global portfolio of premium yachting destinations, today announced the activation of a large-scale solar power generation project at Yacht...
Air and Marine Operations P-3 Aircrew Partners with El Salvadorian Law Enforcement, Seizes 3,300 Pounds of Cocaine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 15, 2025
Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, leveraged its long-range detection capabilities to assist in the interdiction of a go-fast vessel smuggling narcotics in the Eastern Pacific. During a...
US Border Patrol, law enforcement partners interdict a yola with 5 aliens from Russia and the Dominican Republic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 6, 2025
A previously deported alien felon found among the group. AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – US. Border Patrol and law enforcement partners collaborated Friday to interdict a yola vessel with five aliens from Russia and the Dominican Republic attempting to...
Air and Marine Operations Interdiction Leads to Federal Sentences for Maritime Smugglers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 13, 2025
MIAMI – Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, played a key role in the successful prosecution and sentencing of two maritime smugglers and one illegal alien following an October 25, 2024,...
Four Individuals Sentenced for Smuggling Tropical Birds
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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March 7, 2025
Note, the press release has been updated to include a quote from the U.S. Coast Guard. The final two of four Dominican nationals were sentenced last week for Lacey Act trafficking and smuggling wildlife from the United States after they attempted...
CBP Air and Marine Operations and U.S. Border Patrol work together to evacuate an injured agent from a remote area of southern Arizona
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 8, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. – Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, worked alongside U.S. Border Patrol to conduct a medical evacuation of injured agent in a remote area of southern Arizona. CBP Air and...
The Buccaneer Announces Its “Spring Fling” Promotion
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April 19, 2024
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, April 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Buccaneer, nestled on the picturesque shores of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is offering guests a fantastic opportunity to enjoy extra savings this spring. The...
AMO Officially Dedicates the Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit in Southwestern Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 7, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, made the official dedication Thursday of the Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit, honoring the sacrifice of Marine Interdiction Agent...
CTO Bestows Inaugural Women’s Leadership Awards at Caribbean Week in New York
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2024
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tourism marketing professional Beverly Nicholson-Doty from the United States Virgin Islands received the “Secretary-General’s Distinguished Service Award” at the Caribbean Tourism...
Dr. Anna Chacon is Breaking Barriers in Dermatology and Expanding Access to Inclusive, High-Quality Care
EIN Presswire
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March 5, 2025
A Trailblazing Female Dermatologist Pioneering Telehealth Solutions for Underserved Communities MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The medical field has long been shaped by tradition, but Dr. Anna Chacon is redefining...
Disabling fire stops smuggling attempt at sea
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 6, 2025
9 illegal aliens arrested SAN DIEGO — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, arrested nine illegal aliens in failed nighttime smuggling attempt off the coast of California. Marine...
Consolidated Water to Attend the 37th Annual ROTH Conference, March 17-18, 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 3, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO), a leading designer, builder and operator of advanced water supply and treatment plants, has been invited to attend the...
Secretary Buttigieg Launches Bipartisan Partnership with State Attorneys General to Protect Airline Passengers
U.S. Department of Transportation
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April 17, 2024
New partnership with 18 state attorneys general creates fast-track system to prioritize misconduct cases referred to DOT by state attorneys general Secretary Buttigieg made the announcement at the Denver International Airport alongside Colorado...
American Airlines Reports Third-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 24, 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its third-quarter 2024 financial results, including: Record third-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion. Third-quarter net loss of $149...
Asia medical tourism market is expected to cross US$ 14 Billion by 2022
EIN Presswire
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October 27, 2017
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the fast-evolving, high-growth Medical Tourism Landscape in Asia. RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH, INDIA, October 27, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Report Sellers has added a new market research report “Asia...
Leading Maritime Tour Operator Announces Preliminary Full Year 2023 Results
EIN Presswire
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April 9, 2024
Record Guest Count Drives Revenue Growth of 74% ST. THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amphitrite Digital, a leading maritime tour activity operator, today announced preliminary financial results for...
The Buccaneer to Host USVI Cup in May
EIN Presswire
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April 2, 2024
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, April 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The highly anticipated USVI Cup, part of the Caribbean Cup Tennis Series, is set to return to The Buccaneer next month. The prestigious tournament will feature consecutive ITF...
EPA Honors U.S. Virgin Islands Environmental Leaders
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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April 29, 2011
Release date: 04/29/2011 Contact Information: Elias Rodriguez, (212) 637-3664, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov or Elizabeth Myer, (212) 637-3860, myer.elizabeth@epa.gov (New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that...
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHOOSES GLOBAL DERMATOLOGIST AS AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
EIN Presswire
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October 23, 2024
Dr. Anna Chacon and her Nationwide Teledermatology Practice Receives Travel Grant to Attend French Society of Dermatology Meeting MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Trusted Dermatologist, respected author,...