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From Beaches to Mountains: Vacation Ownership Club Model Built for Variety
With travelers demanding more choice and flexibility, Clubs that offer diverse resort networks and a points-based ownership model are meeting the moment. MYRTLE BEACH, SC, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today’s traveler is...
University of the West Indies St. Augustine Captures Top Honors at CTO’s Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase Final
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Innovation, cultural pride and next-level creativity took center stage as the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) concluded its 2025 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025,...
The Crook at the Table: New Release Examines Challenges in Public Accountability
CHRISTIANSTED, SAINT CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S., July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new book titled The Crook at the Table: How to Reduce Corruption in Government by Dr. Valdemar A. Hill, Jr., is sparking important conversations about...
AMO halts yola attempting to smuggle 170 pounds of cocaine near Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, nabbed a yola-type vessel today arresting 2 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 170 pounds (76.6 kilograms) of...
Owner: American Government
MSPFLA, Inc Partners with Caribbean Food Service to Offer Their Sustainable Brand of Water Called Tropical Water in USVI
MSPFLA, Inc., Florida, has contracted with Caribbean Food Service, the top food and beverage wholesaler in the US Virgin Islands, to distribute Tropical Water. PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MSPFLA, Inc....
Sea Glass Announces Launch of Franchise Division and Appointment of Eddie Sturgeon as President
Sea Glass launches national franchise division; Eddie Sturgeon appointed President, accelerating strategic expansion across key U.S. markets. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sea Glass, a boutique real estate...
AMO interdicts vessel smuggling 1,155 pounds of cocaine near southwestern Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a vessel Tuesday arresting 3 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 1,155 pounds (524 kilograms) of...
Owner: American Government
AMO partakes in international maritime interdiction and seizure of 1440 kilograms of cocaine in BVI
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, collaborated with Dutch, French and British law enforcement in an operation last week that resulted in the seizure of...
Owner: American Government
Interior Department Announces $644.8 Million in Payments to Support Vital Services in Communities
Date: June 24, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that more than 1,900 state and local governments across the country will receive a total of $644.8 million in Payments in Lieu of...
Owner: American Government
CLARENDA “FARMER CEE” STANLEY WINS THE GOOD FARMER AWARD U.S. FROM DAVINES GROUP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RODALE INSTITUTE
Kutztown, Penn., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Earth Day, Davines Group and Rodale Institute are proud to announce Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley as the first-ever recipient of The Good Farmer Award U.S. The award recognizes outstanding...
CBP seizes 518 pounds of cocaine inside an abandoned vessel in Rincon, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s operational components, Air and Marine Operations and the US Border Patrol, found a vessel Sunday with 518 pounds (235 kilograms) of cocaine in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The estimated value...
Owner: American Government
MDC Announces Lakeisha Hood Moise as New President and CEO
Hood Moise will be the first woman to lead MDC in its 57-year history DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MDC is proud to announce the appointment of Lakeisha Hood Moise as its next President and CEO. A seasoned...
The Patterson Family Foundation Awards $75,000 to Fund Scholarships for University of the Virgin Islands Students
U.S. Virgin Islands, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has announced a generous $75,000 gift from The Patterson Family Foundation. This remarkable contribution will fund 10 scholarships for the 2024-2025...
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement North Carolina will receive nearly $150 million RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S....
Owner: American Government
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement North Carolina will receive nearly $150 million RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S....
Owner: American Government
Attorney General Tong Announces All 55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
Press Releases 06/16/2025 Attorney General Tong Announces All 55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement Connecticut will receive up to $64 million over 8 years (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced...
Owner: American Government
Attorney General Ford Signs Bipartisan Letter in Support of Congressional Bill to Combat Youth Substance Abuse
Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he, along with 38 other attorneys general, has signed onto a letter to congressional leadership in support of the bipartisan Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness...
Owner: American Government
CTO Chairman: 'An Exciting Time' as Caribbean Week 2025 Wraps with Strong Momentum
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) concluded on Thursday with high praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, who declared the 2025 edition a...
Sea Glass Properties Strengthens Coastal Presence with South Carolina Expansion
Boutique Brokerage Extends Its Signature Coastal Luxury Experience to the Carolinas CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sea Glass Properties, a boutique real estate firm known for its coastal roots and lifestyle...