The ramps at Red Hook are open to Republic Barge company while related matters go to court. Republic is sailing from Red Hook to St. John and Boyson Inc is sharing the ramps with them. Dr. Delegate Christian-Green announced that her quarterly newsletter is out and should be in your mail box this week. If you don't see one by Friday call the delegate's district offices. Big Thank You from Virgin Islands Traditional Mocko Jumbies to their sponsors - Nisky Pharmacy, World Wide Travel, DeSigns, Mack Construction and MSI Building Supplies.
Today is National Tourism Appreciation Day.
The Department of Tourism held an appreciation ceremony at Emerald Beach Resort and Commissioner Wylie Whisonant honored members of the Hospitality Industry on St. Thomas And St. John. Some of the bhonorees are - Winston Alternative from Fr, Antonio Rodgers of the Taxi Association, Geneva Dixon of Cario Beach resort, Cleo Foster of Emerald Beach Resort, Garfield Charles of Caneel Bay resort, Bernadette Penny Matthews of Sapphire Beach resort. The Ritz nominated four of their staff - Petulah Lewis, Theodora Penna, James Rogers and Ethyl Smith. The Department of Tourism honored Carolyne Polydore, and Police officer Corporal Liston Hodge was honored. There was also special honors for James Gumbs, Georgia Frances and Jo Sandra Jones James.