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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $830 Million in Grants to Make Transportation Infrastructure More Resilient to Climate Change
U.S. Department of Transportation
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April 11, 2024
WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced nearly $830 million in grant awards for 80 projects nationwide that will help states and local communities save taxpayers money while strengthening surface-transportation systems and...
US Border Patrol apprehends 11 non-citizens from Romania, Brazil and the Dominican Republic in St. Thomas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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October 15, 2024
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol and Marine Interdiction Agents apprehended 11 non-citizens from Romania, Brazil and the Dominican Republic traveling on a private vessel from St. Thomas VI to Culebra,...
Attorney Dan General Rayfield Joins 38-State and Territory Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Take Action Against Rise in Organized Retail Crime
Oregon Department of Justice
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February 25, 2025
Oregon DOJ tackles Organized Retail Crime with Recent Investments from the Legislature Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition in urging Congress to take action to address the rise in organized retail...
USDOT Significantly Modernizes the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Regulations
U.S. Department of Transportation
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April 10, 2024
Rule will improve inclusion of small, disadvantaged businesses in infrastructure opportunities and in airport concessions. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a final rule that modernizes the Disadvantaged...
UC Yacht Charters Announces a New Collection of Luxury Greek Island Charters for the Upcoming Summer
EIN Presswire
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March 13, 2024
ST. JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS, USVI, March 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This summer, UC Yacht Charters, under the guidance of yachting experts Caitie Rosko and Sara Nelson, is thrilled to announce a bespoke series of luxury yacht charters through...
TEMPO Networks Celebrates 20 Years of Caribbean Excellence and Unity
EIN Presswire
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December 6, 2024
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TEMPO Networks, the leading Caribbean media, entertainment, and events company, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, the media company has become...
U.S. Proposes Major Reductions in Air Pollution from Large Ships in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Island Waters (PR, VI)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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December 7, 2010
Release date: 12/07/2010 Contact Information: Brenda Reyes, (787) 977-5869, reyes.brenda@epa.gov or Elias Rodriguez, (212) 637-3664, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov (San Juan, Puerto Rico) The United States government has proposed controls on large ships...
AMO stops vessel near Culebra attempting to smuggle 156 pounds of cocaine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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October 9, 2024
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) interdicted Sunday a vessel attempting to smuggle 156 pounds (70.75 kilograms) of cocaine through the eastern coast of the island. The estimated value...
Asia Medical Tourism Market Research Report 2017 Analysis and Forecast to 2022
EIN Presswire
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June 5, 2017
WiseGuyReports.com adds “Asia Medical Tourism Market 2017 Analysis, Growth, Trends, Opportunities Research Report Forecasting to 2022”reports to its database. PUNE, INDIA, June 5, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Asia Medical Tourism Market: Executive...
British Airways Voted best Airline to the Caribbean by Trusted Travel Company
EIN Presswire
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May 24, 2017
Independent survey reveals British Airways as the leading carrier by luxury travel company LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 24, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- British Airways is revealed as the best airline according to a survey carried out by leading...
Air and Marine Operations Interdicts Maritime Smuggling Attempt Off the Florida Coast
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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February 21, 2025
MIAMI – Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, disrupted a maritime smuggling attempt off the coast of Florida on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of 24 illegal aliens and the seizure of...
Check International Travel Off Your Bucket List
Marketwire
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July 14, 2017
MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Jul 14, 2017) - (Family Features) International travel tops the bucket lists of many aspiring travelers. However, two-thirds of Americans aren't ready for international travel because only 36 percent hold a valid U.S....
USVI 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee Marks International Women’s Day 2024; Honors Territory’s “Dozen Roses”
EIN Presswire
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March 8, 2024
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In recognizing International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee chooses to honor the...
AMO and BORSTAR Rescue Injured Hunter
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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February 22, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. — Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Black Hawk Crew and Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) Operators perform air rescue of a hunter who had fallen in rough terrain and sustained a suspected fractured leg. AMO and...
Former U.S. Senator Ben Nelson to Keynote 23rd Annual Fall Life Settlement Conference, October 15th-17th in Clearwater Beach, Fla.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 7, 2017
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) today announced that E. Benjamin Nelson, a former two-term U.S. Senator from Nebraska, will serve as the featured keynote speaker for LISA’s 23rd...
Bahamian Songstress Simmone Bowe to Headline 2024 CMEx Awards in Miami
EIN Presswire
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November 23, 2024
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ, UNITED STATES, November 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Soulful Bahamian singer and performer Simmone Bowe will headline the 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser in Miami next month. Renowned for her warm, powerful voice...
US Travel Companies Need a Long-Term Perspective to Capitalize on Cuba
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 10, 2017
MIAMI, May 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two years after travel restrictions between the US and Cuba started to ease, interest in the island remains strong and growing among US travelers. According to a recent article by The Boston Consulting Group...
The 12th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Brings Top Travel Experts, Thousands of Vacation Options International Culture and Cuisines to Los Angeles Convention Center Feb. 18 and 19
Marketwire
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January 25, 2017
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 25, 2017) - The 12th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show, the Los Angeles area metro market's only consumer travel show, will be creating a weekend travel adventure of its own as it is the first stop...
Onity Group Names Valerie Haertel Vice President of Investor Relations
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 5, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onity Group Inc. (NYSE: ONIT) (“Onity” or the “Company”), a leading non-bank mortgage servicer and originator, today announced that Valerie Haertel has joined the Company as Vice President,...
A Groundbreaking Gesture of Music and Unity: VI Jam Fest 2024 at The Windmill Bar Announces Bold Move to Free Admission
EIN Presswire
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February 14, 2024
Free for All: VI Jam Fest 2024 embraces unity & music at St. John's Windmill Bar, no passport needed for US citizens. CRUZ BAY, ST. JOHN, US VIRGIN ISLANDS, February 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an unprecedented move that speaks volumes...