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Changes to COVID-19 Testing Requirements and Boat Charter Mask Mandates

Changes to COVID-19 Testing Requirements and Boat Charter Mask Mandates 1

I’m sure you’ve all been actively watching the COVID-19 statistics on St. John and wondering what it means for your travel plans.  Governor Albert Bryan Jr. shared some insight today at the weekly press conference that will hopefully answer some of your questions!

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Traditional Thanksgiving Regatta and Race will take place Saturday November 28, 2020

Traditional Thanksgiving Regatta and Race will take place Saturday November 28, 2020 2

“That virus” everyone’s been talking about for the last year may slightly alter this year’s Coral Bay Thanksgiving Regatta, but NOTHING will stop these dedicated sailors from continuing this beloved St. John tradition!

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Covid-19 Restrictions Ease in the USVI; Virus Vaccination Update

Covid-19 Restrictions Ease in the USVI; Virus Vaccination Update 3

It has been nine months since the US Virgin Islands first took an active role in our response to the world-wide Covid-19 pandemic.  After temporarily halting many of our services and shutting down the island for incoming guests in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus and to keep our residents and guests safe, the USVI Government and Covid-19 Task Force implemented a gradual, multi-phased approach for our re-opening in a safe and practical way.

At today’s weekly press conference, Richard Motta Jr., the Governor’s Director of Communications reminded us that effective today, we take another step forward in our re-opening process – and bars (the establishment itself, to be distinguished from the counters at the bars) and nightclubs are allowed to re-open today subject to a few restrictions:

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The Science Behind Air Travel and COVID-19

The Science Behind Air Travel and COVID-19 4

The US Virgin Islands is quickly approaching what is traditionally considered the beginning of our busy season.  This year, however, has been a strange one due to periodic island closures. From the traffic on island recently, it seems that many guests rescheduled their spring and summer plans to instead arrive on island in October and November.

Planes full of excited passengers have been arriving at our airports since the territory re-opened in mid-September.  And while our government has now made COVID testing mandatory for all guests and residents ages five and over before entering the USVI (or quarantine), the question on everyone’s mind is whether flying these days is really all that safe.  So what are the experts saying?

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Governor Bryan Provides Updates to COVID-19 Regulations

Governor Bryan Provides Updates to COVID-19 Regulations 5

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. returned today after a month-long absence from the weekly VI Government House Press Conferences to address the territory on some updates to COVID regulations.

He first thanked everyone for their continued compliance with COVID-related mandates.  He noted that while we work toward establishing a new way of life as we navigate this new world of COVID, we need to find a way to live with the virus.  Not just in a literal sense, but in a way that we can actually enjoy life instead of just ‘existing.’  The Governor agreed that social outlets are an important part of everyday life and assured us that the USVI COVID-19 Task Force is working full time to develop protocols to gradually allow us to start living more normally in this “new normal.”

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Halloween Weekend Tricks, Treats, Moko Jumbies, and Movies

Halloween Weekend Tricks, Treats, Moko Jumbies, and Movies 8

Covid-19 has provided more than its share of disappointments this year.  And let’s face it – we could all use a moment of silence to grieve this year’s absence of the famous/infamous Skinny Legs Halloween Party and Costume Contest.

But don’t despair!  We’re here to share a couple of fun Halloween options for you this weekend!

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Saba Rock Resort Re-Opening Its Doors Early 2021

Saba Rock Resort Re-Opening Its Doors Early 2021 11

You know the saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone”?  That pretty much summed up my relationship with Saba Rock.  Until now.

Saba Rock (often confused with the larger island of Saba, located south-east of the USVI) is a small, acre-sized British Virgin Island in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda, and a nearby neighbor to the famous Necker island, owned by Sir Richard Branson.

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