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Julio Rhymer, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, quibbles with that, saying the public utility had long - established plans to bring in hundreds of utility workers after the storms but needed to phase in their arrival on the islands in an orderly fashion.

Not exact matches

After you get your fill of playing in the water, you can hop over to the British Virgin Islands for a day and drink on a pirate ship.

Virgin Islands officials initially weighed bringing in about 50 stateside workers to boost the local Water and Power Authority in the race to restore electricity, Bloomberg said.

The governor said in the short term, the people of the Virgin Islands need water and food, as well as roads cleared and power restored.

Enck talked about the fight for clean water in Hoosick Falls, the resistance from local residents against the Empire State Plaza microgrid in Albany, and her recent visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

He eagerly led the sales pitch, showing visiting representatives everything he could think of — including a sampling of the tasty, cheap local rum — to convince them that the waters around the Virgin Islands would be ideal for their prototype.

As of Sunday, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency had supplied Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands with 1.5 million meals, 1.1 million litres of water and 12,000 emergency roofing kits.

Starting in 1997, Dr. James Rakocy and his colleagues at the University of the Virgin Islands researched and developed the use of deep water culture hydroponic grow beds in a large - scale aquaponics system.

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A private luxury residence on a secluded hillside, Hakuna Matata villa sits surrounded by the lush tropical jungle of the Virgin Islands National Park on Saint John island, perched above the incredible blue Caribbean waters of Cinnamon Bay.

Situated near Cinnamon Bay and the unspoiled island refuge of Virgin Islands National Park, Villa Carlota offers access to a variety of water sports from snorkeling and kayaking to sailing and windsurfing.

Some 60 % of the island is designated as the Virgin Islands National Park, and this protection extends to encompass much of the surrounding waters, coral reef, and shoreline.

A rum cocktail, a beach of powder - soft sand, the blue waters of the Caribbean stretching out as far as the eye can see — on Virgin Gorda your island - paradise daydream is an everyday vacation reality.

Now the site of the wreck and its surrounding waters have been designated as the Rhone National Marine Park — the only park of its kind in the British Virgin Islands.

Enjoy luxury ambiance while learning on the deep blue waters of the British Virgin Islands.

Ti Kaye's refreshing and rejuvenating treatments feature natural and organic ingredients from the island's virgin rainforest, lush mountain valleys and mineral - rich volcanic waters.

As a travel journalist for 17 years some of my favorite experiences have been climbing The Great Wall in China, swam with Stingrays in Bora - Bora, explored caves in Belize, followed a pod of Orcas in Alaska, swam in the warm waters of Krabi in Thailand, visited Marco Polo's house in Korcula, Croatia and sailing around Richard Branson's Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.

Soak in the crystal clear waters of Sandy Spit, located between the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.

In Indonesia, Maluku islands offers stunning white sand beach, clear waters, and virgin waves.

Surround yourself with the beauty of the British Virgin Islands alongside gracious living spaces and mesmerizing views of Great Camanoe and the protected waters of Cam Bay National Park.

The beach alone offers enough fun to keep the kids busy with swimming, sailing and snorkeling in the waters protected by the US Virgin Islands National Park.

Perched upon the stunning British Virgin Island of Virgin Gorda, Rosewood Little Dix Bay, complete with its cliff - top Sense Spa, dedicated fitness and yoga retreats, and vast array of land - based and water - based activities Rosewood Little Dix Bay provides the ultimate wellness escape.

But the real treasure for those who visit the British Virgins is golden sunshine, sapphire - blue waters, pearly - white beaches and emerald - green islands.

Part of U.S. Virgin Islands National Park, it attracts tourists with its sumptuously soft sand and its crystal clear waters.

Nestled within the lush island greenery of the Virgin Islands National Park, this 170 - acre resort boasts seven secluded beaches overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

The Virgin Islands have a wide variety of tranquil settings, which include secluded white sand beaches lined with palm trees, crystal clear waters with mass coral reefs, lush rainforests, and National parks.

And if you are up for the adventure of a lifetime the near virgin waters of Cocos Island offer scalloped hammerhead sharks by the hundreds.

Whether you are into adventurous water activities or planning a romantic Virgin Islands honeymoon, WIMCO's wide range of Virgin Island villa rentals makes organizing any vacation to this corner of the Caribbean a breeze.

The Riviera Nayarit is made up of 23 microdestinations, from secluded island shores and virgin beaches to shallow waters and high - octane waves.

Perhaps the endless virgin beach is not for you and you may want to see it in a small lagoon with azure waters hiding in the rocks or a tiny island, with white, fine as flour sand and dense jungle in the center of the island.

The landscape is panoramic and hilly, the waters a cool light blue, and the topography distinct from its Virgin Island neighbors.

Created by Laurance Rockefeller in 1964, this 500 - acre garden paradise is situated along the crystal clear waters of the British Virgin Islands on lush Virgin Gorda.

St. John Magnificent Pool Villa with Water Views is one of our US Virgin Islands Luxury Rentals.

Resting on the northeast extremity of the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Bitter End is blessed with year - round trade winds and a tranquil, deep - water harbor.

Options include The Baths in Virgin Gorda, historic wrecks for diving, Norman Island, and the famous watering holes of Jost van Dyke.

Known for its white beaches and turquoise waters, St. Thomas is home to the capital city of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

It is said that the Virgin walks on the water around the island from dusk to dawn looking for her «sisters».

Whether you spend your time navigating through the beautiful waters of the British Virgin Islands or falling into the hands of your masseuse at the Spa, there is never a dull moment at this paradise island.

Located offshore, in the shallow water near Boat Station 1, Willy's Rock served as a sanctuary to a statue of the Virgin Mary in the island.

Known for its calm, warm waters and clear visibility, diving the Virgin Islands will not disappoint.

Beautiful Leverick Bay in the North Sound provides easy access to all water sports, Saba Rock, Bitter End Yacht Club, Biras Creek, Prickly Pear Island, and the rest of Virgin Gorda.

Extremely warm waters in the Virgin Islands resulted in 90 percent of the area's corals being bleached.

First came the Black Swan and Yukos decisions from the British Virgin Islands, and now the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has waded into the judicial lawmaking waters.

In addition to tax incentives, the Virgin Islands are equipped with a functional freight and transportation system for container and bulk shipping, utilizing our harbors and deep water ports.

Villa Agel is an spectacular custom built home located on a beautiful knoll with commanding views overlooking the waters of Coral Bay, East End and the British Virgin Islands.

The US Virgin Islands consists of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, as well as Hassel and Water Islands.