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PR enacts law banning discrimination against natural Afro-textured hairstyles
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Puerto Rico’s Governor Pedro Pierluisi recently signed into law a landmark bill banning discrimination against those who opt to wear their unprocessed, Afro-textured hair in styles such as afros, locs, twists, cornrows and curls.
Scrub Island Resort launches summer 'specials' for locals, USVI & PR
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has launched its summer special for locals, and residents of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico.
About 5000 people & 500 vessels participated in Xmas in July 2024- BVITB
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Despite many activities happening on Tortola on the weekend, the annual Christmas in July turned out to be another success this year.
Puerto Rico's status as part of US to be decided in Nov. referendum
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- For the first time, Puerto Rico's current status as a U.S. territory will not be an option in a direct vote scheduled for the general election in November. The news was announced by Governor Pedro Pierluisi, a member of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party.
BVI Full Moon Puerto Rico Party 2024 smashes attendance records
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Almost 3,000 guests and fans of the British Virgin Islands arrived at VIVO Beach Club in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, to celebrate the already traditional BVI Full Moon Party on Saturday, June 22, 2024, an increase from previous years according to event organizers.
Record high dengue cases in Puerto Rico
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- “This year, cases of dengue have surpassed historical records,” said Puerto Rico’s Health Secretary Carlos Mellado López, as officials announced over 500 cases of the viral disease across the territory. Almost half of these are in the capital of San Juan, with more than 340 people needing to be hospitalised.
VI’s T.B. Lettsome Airport now second busiest route for Puerto Rico
BEEF ISLAND, VI - With almost 400 monthly flights, the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) which is the gateway to the [British] Virgin Islands, is now the second busiest airport for flights from Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico rooftops to ‘power up’ with $440M U.S investment
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — In a significant move towards renewable energy, the U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $440 million initiative to install solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico. This effort comes as the U.S. territory faces persistent power outages and a deteriorating electric grid.
6 VI athletes depart Thursday for U20 Pan Am Games in PR
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Six athletes from the [British] Virgin Islands will depart these shores on Thursday, August 3, 2023, for the U20 Pan Am Games in Mayaquez, Puerto Rico.
'Stage is set' for Christmas in July event this weekend!- BVTB’s Tommy Dardet
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The sea has been calming down, the boats are starting to arrive from Puerto Rico and the festive atmosphere is sure to draw another large crowd for the 2023 edition of Christmas in July at Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda this weekend.
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