May 19, 2019
Pressure Busspipe
“This is my first-ever soca song, so I would never in my wildest dreams think that I would have won the road march contest. This song has surpassed all my expectations.” – Delyno “Pressure Busspipe” Brown, U.S. Virgin Islands Musician (Jamaica Observer)
“We look forward to our third edition of Caribbean305, which is a wonderful event to celebrate the region’s culture garnished with some of the finest culinary talent available anywhere.” – Frank Comito, Director General and CEO, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association
“The tourism and hospitality industry in the United States Virgin Islands is vital to the Territory’s growth and maintaining long-lasting economic stability in the region. As the melting pot of the Caribbean, interactions with visitors and the revenue that follows contribute substantially to the cultural and social dynamic of our people.” – Albert Bryan Jr., Governor, United States Virgin Islands
“If LIAT were to be discontinued, many economies within the Caribbean would suffer disastrously. A detailed analysis must be carried out to verify which countries can pull their own weight. If they cannot then they must negotiate sponsorship possibly from external partnerships. There can be no free lunch within this small region of ours, we must be innovative and creative to survive.” – Dr. Basil Springer, Change-Engine Consultant
“Not only do you break a sweat, but you power your workout. Your sweat is not wasted because the machines are plugged into an outlet, and once a user jumps on a machine, they are instantly harnessing their energy that then goes back into the grid through the electrical source.” – Jaime Fairfoot, Director of Sales and Business Development, SportsArt
“This (certification for Scuba Instructors) is a career and recreational opportunity that does not only enhance one’s resume, but also gives course graduates a wealth of skills they can convey to other students at dive shops, attracting more customers for their business.” – Karolin Troubetzkoy, Executive Director of Marketing and Operations, Anse Chastanet resort
“With the (dine around meal) plan, we wanted to offer more dining options to our guests and this has resulted in wins for all involved as we have seen a tremendous increase in demand for our All-Inclusive Plan. We are grateful to those restaurants which have partnered with us and we look forward to our continuing relationships.” – Sanovnik Destang, Executive Director, Bay Gardens Resorts