FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bill would encourage residents and businesses to pay outstanding taxes without imposed penalties. ST CROIX, USVI, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 — The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce strongly supports Bill No. 33-0439 (the “tax amnesty bill”), introduced by Senators Donna Frett-Gregory and Marvin Blyden, which establishes a tax amnesty period until June 30, 2021 for […]
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St Croix Chamber of Commerce Opposes Online Gross Receipts Tax Bill
Update: Citing the concerns of his constituents, Senator Novelle E. Francis has withdrawn Amendment No. 33-913 to Bill No. 33-0330 from consideration as of Friday, November 20, 2020. Nov 19, 2020 – The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce strongly opposes Amendment No. 33-913 to Bill No. 33-0330. (the “online tax bill”). The amendment purports to […]
Governor Bryan Says Reopening of Bars and Nightclubs Next Week Is Next Step in Relaxing Restrictions as Pandemic Continues
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said the reopening of the Territory’s bars and nightclubs – which becomes effective on Monday, November, 9 – is the next step in relaxing existing restrictions and finding ways to move forward during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Education Commissioner […]
Territory Reverts to Stay-at-Home Orders Monday August 17th at 6:00am
In a 1pm press briefing today, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. announced to the public that as of Monday August 17 at 6am, the Territory will be rolled back to Phase Orange: Stay at Home Orders. In referencing the surge of positive COVID-19 cases on St Thomas, he noted that it affects the resources of the […]
Governor Bryan Orders Beaches Closed Early This Weekend, Bars to Stop Serving at 11 p.m. Until Further Notice
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In an effort to mitigate the growing spread of the COVID-19 virus in the Territory, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has ordered all beaches to be closed at 4 p.m. for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and all bars are ordered to stop serving, and alcohol sales Territory-wide are to end […]
Government Agencies Announce Changes to Operations in Response to COVID-19
As of June 19, 2020 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In an effort to continue to serve residents and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and in adherence to guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Virgin Islands Department of Health, several departments and agencies of the Government of […]
VI Office of Veterans Affairs Launches Agency Website
May 18, 2020 The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs is happy to announce the launching of their agency website. This will be the first of its kind in the modern-day history of the agency. Veterans will now be able to access most services of the agency virtually because of having this website. Being able […]
Congress Passes Fourth Bipartisan Coronavirus Package to Bolster Small Businesses, Farmers and Health Care Needs
“This Legislation Provides Small Business Funding, Supports Hospitals and Farmers, and Invests in Nationwide Testing,” stated Congresswoman Plaskett Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, Chairwoman of the Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $484 billion package to […]
Updated Government Agencies Changes to Normal Operations in Response to COVID-19
As of April 24, 2020 Here are the current operating procedures for Government of the Virgin Islands departments and agencies modifying their operations include: Bureau of Corrections The Bureau of Corrections has suspended in-person visitations at all correctional facilities and all volunteer programs, work details, and furloughs until further notice. For more information, visit boc.vi.gov. Bureau […]
Governor Bryan Sends Proposed Legislation Requesting Up to $60 Million to Fight COVID-19
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proposed legislation requesting that the Virgin Islands Legislature approve the use of $60 million to supplement government operations in anticipation of a COVID-19 related economic downturn. The 33rd Legislature is scheduled to take Governor Bryan’s proposed legislation up during a legislative session on Friday, March 27, […]
Dept of Agriculture to reopen Saturday Farmers Market amidst COVID-19 crisis
ST. CROIX—Knowing residents, farmers and fishermen look forward to the Saturday farmers market in Estate La Reine, Sen. Allison L. DeGazon reached out to the Department of Agriculture to find out if there was an established protocol for the market. “I have been fielding a lot of calls from farmers about being able to offload […]
St Croix Chamber Opposes WAPA Base Rate Increase
The Board of the St Croix Chamber of Commerce is opposed to the WAPA base rate increase request and continues to take the position that the private sector cannot be relied upon to bail out WAPA due to the Authority’s and the Government of the Virgin Islands’ mismanagement. The United States Virgin Islands Water and […]
Chamber Meets with Governor Regarding JFL
On Thursday, October 31, 2019, the St Croix Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee met with Governor Albert Bryan and his team to discuss moving the Juan F. Luis Hospital to a public/private partnership and restructuring to a Hospital-Owned Physician Practice Mode. This recommendation stems from the Juan F. Luis Hospital’s (JFL) decades-long financial struggles further […]
Government of the Virgin Islands Pays All Outstanding Debt Owed to WAPA
Administration takes action to help lower electricity costs, prevent rate increases to consumers U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS–Governor Albert Bryan Jr, announced Wednesday, along with the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that all outstanding prior years and current year bills owed to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority by […]
Chamber Survey Reveals Hardships Experienced by Businesses & Public Sector Due to High Energy Costs
On July 24, 2019, a survey was sent out the Membership of the St Croix Chamber of Commerce and the greater US Virgin Islands public related to the recently proposed WAPA base rate increase to be reviewed by the PSC on July 30, 2019. Given the unreliability of the utility, especially as of late, with […]
U.S. Virgin Islands Investor Forum sparks high interest in the USVI among prospective investors
U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority hosts forum to attract new business investment to the Territory CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – June 24, 2019 — Business investment opportunities captured high interest among eight prospective investors at a U.S. Virgin Islands Investor Forum on St. Thomas and St. Croix. U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority […]
Chamber to Host Governor Bryan at Annual Meeting
For immediate release: Contact: Ryan Nelthropp, Chairman of the Board at info@stxchamber.org or 340.718.1435 January 17, 2019 ST. CROIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST GOVERNOR ALBERT BRYAN JR. AT ANNUAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 ST. CROIX, USVI —The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce will convene its members and the general public at its annual […]
U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department Appoints Joe Boschulte
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (October 31, 2018) – The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is deepening its working relations with the cruise industry by appointing an industry specialist to bolster the work of the Ports of the Virgin Islands, an alliance between the Virgin Islands Port Authority, The West Indian Company Limited and the Department […]
VI Vote Town Hall Series Continues
The VI Vote Town Hall Series has seen Senatorial Candidates face questions from the public and the Chamber membership over the past couple weeks. Chamber members have been asked to submit questions to the panel via survey and the membership as well as the public are encouraged to attend at CHOP and ask their questions […]
