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U.S. Virgin Islands Appoints Public Affairs Exec And Native Islander As Commissioner Of Tourism
Black Enterprise
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands will continue marking its place as a go-to destination with its new Commissioner of Tourism. The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has accepted Jennifer Matarangas-King’s nomination to lead its tourism growth. A...
Hilton debuts first Hampton by Hilton hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Travel Daily News
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August 18, 2025
Hilton debuts Hampton by Hilton brand in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, enhancing Caribbean presence. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS and MIAMI, FL – Hilton announces the Hampton by Hilton brand debut in the U.S....
SBA New Mexico Opens Nominations For 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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August 22, 2025
SBA News: ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week, which recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small...
Powerball Jackpot hits $750 Million: 10th largest prize — When is the next draw?
The Economic Times
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August 24, 2025
The multi-state Powerball lottery is set to roll into another record-making week after no player matched all six Powerball numbers in Saturday night’s draw. With no grand prize winner, the jackpot for Monday, August 25, has risen to an estimated...
Hilton opens first U.S. Virgin Islands hotel in St. Thomas
Breaking Travel News
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August 15, 2025
Hilton announces its debut in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room hotel located directly across from Havensight Mall and overlooking Long Bay. This milestone marks a strategic addition to Hilton’s...
Hilton Expands Caribbean Footprint, Debuts First U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel with the Opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
Hospitality Net
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August 14, 2025
Today, Hilton announces its debut in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room hotel located directly across from Havensight Mall and overlooking Long Bay. This milestone marks a strategic addition to...
Hilton Opens First Hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
FTN News
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August 14, 2025
Hilton opens first hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room property overlooking Long Bay and steps from the island’s bustling Havensight Mall. This debut marks Hilton’s entry into the U.S. Virgin Islands and...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Welcomes New Leadership with Jennifer Matarangas-King
Breaking Travel News
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August 10, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly welcomes the nomination of communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the nomination during a...
SBA 2026 National Small Business Week awards open for nominations
America's Small Business Network
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. Nominations must be submitted by 7 a.m. ET on Dec. 8, 2025, through the SBA’s official award page. National Small...
Use Hilton points in the US Virgin Islands for the first time ever at Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
The Points Guy
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August 13, 2025
Hilton is digging its toes into the sand with its first-ever property in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The brand-new 126-room Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas has started welcoming guests, marking a milestone for the major hotel brand. The property, which...
Nominations Open for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
Small Business Trends
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, shining a spotlight on America’s 36 million small businesses. Encompassing 99% of all U.S. businesses and...
The U.S. Virgin Islands Nominates A New Commissioner Of Tourism
Black Enterprise
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August 9, 2025
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced the nomination of Jennifer Matarangas-King for Commissioner of Tourism. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced the nomination of Jennifer Matarangas-King to serve as...
U.S. Virgin Islands Welcomes New Tourism Commissioner
Travel Market Report - New York
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Photo: USVI Dept. of Tourism The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has appointed Jennifer Matarangas-King as its new commissioner. King brings more than 30 years of communications, public affairs, and organizational leadership experience...
America’s best underrated islands
The Philadelphia Tribune - Pennsylvania
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August 24, 2025
Island getaways have long captured our imagination. South Pacific landfalls with coral reefs and tropical beaches, European isles bristling with medieval castles, a remote cabin in the woods on a lake island — the choices seem almost unlimited....
U.S. Virgin Islands Department Of Tourism Welcomes New Leadership As Jennifer Matarangas-King Is Nominated Commissioner
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) A native of St. Croix and a respected voice in the Virgin Islands community, Matarangas-King brings more than 30 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and organizational leadership across both the...
A Fresh Direction for the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department
Prevue - Florida
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August 7, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism enters a new chapter with Jennifer Matarangas-King nominated as Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the appointment, signaling continuity in the territory’s tourism strategy....
Nominate A Small Business For 2026 SBA Award
The San Antonio Observer - Texas
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, recognizing the impact of America’s 36 million small businesses. These enterprises make up 99% of all U.S. businesses,...
U.S. Small Business Administration Opens Nominations For 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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August 19, 2025
SBA News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, Aug. 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million...
US Virgin Islands Nominates Jennifer Matarangas-King as Next Commissioner of Tourism
Caribbean Journal
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August 6, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands is poised to enter a new era of tourism leadership with the nomination of longtime communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the territory’s next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan...
GILTI and how it impacts the US Virgin Islands
Pasquines
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August 8, 2025
To prevent offshore tax avoidance, the US implemented Global Intangible Low-Tax Income (GILTI) to ensure American companies pay their fair share. It is a US tax created to stop American companies and citizens from avoiding taxes by shifting...