Economic Development & Government Agencies
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Puerto Rico governor, regional business attend investment conferencet’s no secret that 2009 wasn’t a bullish market for investments in anything, especially tourism in the region. But the renewed interest and attendance at the 14th annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 4 to 6 showed signs of promise for the future Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño Sustainable tourism development discussed in BarbadosExperts are exploring a world class sustainable tourism model at the 11th annual Caribbean conference on Sustainable Tourism Development in Barbados May 9 to 12. Bahamas offers free travel to out islandsVincent Vanderpool Wallace, minister of tourism for the Bahamas, and former head of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, is leading the charge to make intra-Caribbean travel more accessible. He brings global expertise to Virgin IslandsHe’s savvy, smart, and most important, a straight shooter, who can communicate the complexities of government programs. D. Jerry Garcia, who grew up in St. Croix, has been around Washington and the world. Now he’s back home. D. Jerry Garcia . St. Lucia's prime minister makes connections in Washington D.C.St. Lucia is looking to deepen its economic development links with public and private sector players in the Washington DC area. Prime minister Stephenson King recently met with heavy hitters, including Robert Johnson, founder of BET. |
SPECIAL REPORTCaribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference in San Juan, Puerto RicoJaime Lopez-Diaz, executive director of Puerto Rico Tourism Company speaks with Yndiana Montes about the lure of Puerto Rico for business and pleasure. Click hereto hear more government and industry leaders speak with correspondent Yndiana Montes. Feature Stories CHTIC on virginvoices.comRenewed interest and attendance at the 14th annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico provides hope for in 2011. Click for more. Ship shape educationJohn P. de Jongh Jr., governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands signed an agreement between World Ocean School and the Virgin Islands government, which will allow St. Croix students to participate in hands-on sail and learn program during the school year. Click for more. Trinidad and Tobago tackling tourismTrinidad and Tobago is poised to develop into one of the Caribbean’s most viable business tourism destinations. New hotels offer all the amenities business travelers need and expect. Click for more. Investors gather in BermudaThey came from the east, west, north and south. Those who attended the 13th annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) in Bermuda confirmed a strong commitment to the Caribbean. ARCHIVE MAY 2009 Click for more. Adding value to economic developmentHe’s savvy, smart, and most important, a straight shooter, who can communicate the complexities of government programs. D. Jerry Garcia, who grew up in St. Croix, has been around Washington and the world. Now he’s back home. Click for more. SBA launches You Tube channelThe U.S. Small Business Administration has begun posting informational videos on YouTube as it joins an increasing trend within the federal government to reach a larger audience. Click for more. Region urged to prepare for natural disastersUnlike hurricanes and tornadoes, earthquakes occur without warning. Taking simple steps, such as reviewing earthquake safety tips and updating your home emergency plan, can be life-saving. Click for more. Hugh Riley appointed Secretary General of CTOThe Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the appointment of Barbadian Hugh Riley as new Secretary General As the organization’s chief executive officer he will oversee the CTO’s offices in Barbados, North America, the UK and Europe, succeeding the late Arley Sobers and the Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace. Click for more. More opportunities for USVI and Puerto Rico small businessThe Obama Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that minority-owned and small businesses, including women- and veteran-owned businesses, have access to government contracts. Click for more. Cruzan rum in the Virgin IslandsGovernor John P. deJongh, Jr., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Cruzan VIRIL, Ltd., makers of Cruzan Rum, the flagship rum brand recently announced a 30-year public-private partnership that includes an expansion of production capacity for Cruzan Rum in the Virgin Islands. Click for more. Virgin Islands celebrates small businessLeonor D. Dottin, State Director of the Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) announced that Ms. Dannica L. Thomas has been selected as the 2009 State Star. Click for more. |
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