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It is a dream come true for Junior Sealy after being chosen as the Caribbean Fashion Director for Fashion Week Brooklyn 2020.
Sharing the exciting new in his Instagram account, the Barbadian-born stylist and designer hopes to forge new paths for Caribbean designers.
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Sealy thanked Ricky Davy, founder of the BK Style Foundation and creator of the bi-annual fashion show.
Davy, is from the Caribbean as well, hailing from the twin-island republic, Trinidad and Tobago.
Speaking to Loop Lifestyle, Sealy said he was overwhelmed with joy when he was informed of the decision, adding that anyone else could have been chosen.
The Barbadian stylist and designer will be responsible for showcasing the works of new and upcoming Caribbean designers to the international market.
“This is an opportunity for me to put on the younger generation who wouldn’t have had a platform is really something I am excited about… I feel this platform can allow a lot of designers to grow and improve themselves by knowing that they have a place to be seen now,” Sealy said.
Sealy said he also wants to seize the opportunity to mentor young local designers to create a brand that is more international.
Themed “Empowering Brooklyn Style“, Fashion Week BK 2020 will hold a virtual show that is expected to take place in mid-September. The first season was rescheduled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Bahamas Economic Recovery Committee (ERC) announced that the Cabinet has approved its recommendation for the introduction of The Bahamas Extended Stay Visa Programme for persons wishing to work or study from The Bahamas for a year.
“The Extended Stay Visa Programme is a remodelling of the current annual residence regime, to expand its qualifying criteria and to make it easier and faster for persons to get consideration and approval”, noted Kenwood Kerr, co-chair of the ERC.
Under the revamped programme, persons from abroad will be able to apply for a visa online and be granted permission to live in The Bahamas for remote work or study purposes for one year. Persons will not be able to be engaged in work locally while resident in The Bahamas.
The initiative will be marketed to small firms who may want to shift operations for the full year. It will also target university students – a segment not highlighted in other similar initiatives. Successful applicants will have to demonstrate financial means to support themselves while in The Bahamas.
In response to COVID-19, ERC saw an opportunity to re-model the current visa programme. The expansion mainly targets to accommodate university students whose schools will be offering remote learning for the upcoming academic year.
Programme details are being finalized as the ERC works hand in hand with key stakeholders and public agencies to ensure a seamless and rapid response application process.
“If we get to 1,000 successful applicants and they spend $30,000 on average within the economy on rent, food, and entertainment, that is equal to a much needed $30 million injection into the economy. Moreover, our marketing will showcase our Family Islands where the potential impact on those smaller island economies will be even more pronounced,” said Kenwood Kerr.
The ERC continues its work toward its planned September completion of its full set of recommendations.
Marlon Johnson, co-chair of the ERC, said that the first set of recommendations were relayed by Prime Minister during the budget exercise in June in the hopes to significantly contribute to the Government’s plans for robust and sustainable economic growth.
“It will also submit an interim report by the Orange Economy Subcommittee, with recommendations on how the Government can boost the viability of the creative and cultural arts as a direct contributor to the economy,” added Johnson.
ERC expects the program launch when commercial air traffic resumes.
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The US Virgin Islands is “putting the brakes” on tourism, closing its doors to leisure visitors beginning Aug. 19 for a period of at least one month.
US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr announced the move, reverting the territory to a “Stay-at-Home” phase of its COVID-19 response for the next two weeks.
“The recent infiltration of the virus into our residential institutions that house vulnerable members of our population creates an alarming level of risk,” the Governor said. “This adds to the stress of the ongoing pandemic response that seemingly has no end in sight and is wearing out our health care and public safety infrastructure.”
Effective immediately, all hotels, villas, Airbnb accommodations and guest houses, charter vessels and similar businesses have been ordered not to accept or book any new reservations for a month.
Reservations are only being accepted for business travelers, flight crews, emergency personnel and government workers with written authorization from the government agency they are visiting.
Beginning Aug. 17 through Aug. 31, all restaurants can only offer takeout, delivery or drive-through, with all bars, nightclubs and cabarets closed.
“We appreciate the concerns of our tourism partners and stakeholders, however, with the recent spike in cases we are seeing, especially in the St. Thomas-St. John district, we must reset, take stock, safeguard human life, and prepare for restarting our tourism economy at a later date,” said Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte, as he spoke about the “difficult but necessary decision.”
All visitors or residents with tourism questions should contact info@usviupdate.com or call (800) 372-USVI (8784).
— CJ
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