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Viya Wins Ookla® Speedtest AwardTM For Fastest Broadband Internet In The U.S. Virgin Islands

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ViyaResidential and Business customers enjoy the fastest broadband network in the Virgin Islands. Viya proves its position as the Virgin Islands’ leader in telecommunications by receiving the prestigious “Fastest Broadband Internet” award from Ookla, the global leader in fixed broadband testing.* Ookla has the most comprehensive analytics on internet performance, and only grants these awards […]

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Start 2021 Right With Safety & Health Goals!

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Presented by Safety In Paradise, UVI Cell The COVID-19 pandemic has not only impacted the way we see and experience the world but also the way we work and do business. This worldwide crisis has ignited a renewed interest and reinforced the value of keeping workers safe. Having a plan and establishing ways to care […]

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES

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ST. CROIX—On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Chairman Kenneth L. Gittens and members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, received updates in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on the territory’s economic status from the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA), Bureau of Economic Research (BER), and the Department of Tourism (DOT). Wayne […]

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Senators Adopt Rules of the 34th Legislature, Amend Committee Memberships

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A majority of senators voted to adopt rules that will govern their tenure in the 34th Legislature and made changes to the composition of four standing committees on Monday afternoon, January 25, 2021 during Legislative Session at the Capitol Building. The meeting of the full body was a continuation of their first held on January […]

Filed Under: Government, News

Veterans Opportunity for COVID-19 Vaccination

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The VA Caribbean Healthcare System will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations to the following groups of Veterans: Veterans eligible for and receiving care at VA who are 55 years of age or older Veterans that are Hemodialysis, Chemotherapy, Spinal Cord patients Veterans that are Organ Transplant patients Homeless Veterans Veterans that are First Responders (EMT, Police, […]

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CFVI Awards More than $410,000 to Support Humanities Programs and Activities in the Territory

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Media Contact:Sean LiphardCommunications Managerseanl@cfvi.net 202.770.7535 cell U.S. Virgin Islands, January 7, 2021 — The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has awarded $410,791 to 20 USVI nonprofit organizations and one individual with funding received from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).    “These grants will support humanities programs throughout the USVI, reflecting the unique […]

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SBA Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through Dec. 31, 2021

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WASHINGTON— The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31, 2021.  The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and enacted by President Trump on […]

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ProHealth Urgent Care’s Staff Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

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St. Croix, VI – December 29, 2020 – ProHealth Urgent Care, a medical facility serving patients in St. Croix, continues to take every initiative and precaution during the COVID pandemic to care for the community safely. ProHealth received their allocated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17th, and by 2:00 p.m., the […]

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Ha’Penny Beach Club offers Membership Discount

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Ha’Penny Beach Club is offering discounted COVID Challenged year membership for just $650 and no initiation fee. Visit hapennyclub.com for more details

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Vision 2040 – Take the Survey

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The Vision 2040 Business Survey is intended for owners of businesses located or operating in the U.S. Virgin Islands. All survey input is confidential and results will be aggregated and summarized. The information from this survey will be used to identify critical issues facing businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which will be used to […]

Filed Under: Government, News

Holiday Business & Safety Tips

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The VIPD reminds businesses that the holiday season has arrived which means restaurants and stores may have a bit more foot traffic and cash on-hand which often results in an uptick in crime. Robbers target restaurants and stores with lax security and untrained employees. As business owners and managers, you are encouraged to stay alert […]

Filed Under: Government, News

St Croix Chamber of Commerce Supports Tax Amnesty Bill

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

St Croix Chamber Opposes Online Gross Receipts

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 […]

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Governor Bryan Says Reopening of Bars and Nightclubs Next Week Is Next Step in Relaxing Restrictions as Pandemic Continues

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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 […]

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Viya Partners with WIX, a Global Company, to offer Free Websites to Businesses

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Jennifer Matarangas-KingVice President of Public Relations | Governmental Affairso| 340-712-5053 m| 340-717-5886 e| jking@viya.vi St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, USVI – November 3, 2020Viya, the leading telecommunications provider in the US Virgin Islands, understands the negative impact of the COVID crisis on all industries, especially small to medium size businesses.Viya has partnered with […]

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Project Promise Caterpillars Become Certified COVID-19 Youth Ambassadors

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ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, (OCTOBER 29, 2020)— When St. Croix non-profit Project Promise launched its flagship Caterpillar Project to provide a full range of programming for a group of at-risk youth, it made community service an integral part of the program. The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped this. In fact, it is the focus […]

Filed Under: Education, News, Press Releases

Plessen Healthcare LLC Urgent Care Center to Open Monday, September 21, 2020

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Plessen Announces the Opening of Urgent Care Center for patients ages 2 and up! ST CROIX, USVI, September 15, 2020 – Monday, September 21, 2020 is the first day Plessen Healthcare welcomes patients to their new, state of the art Urgent Care facility, centrally located in the Sunny Isles Shopping Center. Open seven days per week, […]

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Territory Reverts to Stay-at-Home Orders Monday August 17th at 6:00am

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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 […]

Filed Under: Government, News

St. Croix Fitness Instructors Get Creative With Virtual Classes – Despite COVID!

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July 21, 2020 Two energetic Caribbean women are getting creative with virtual classes despite COVID-19: Khnuma Simmonds of SoKh Caribbean Dance Fitness and Roberta Jeffrey-Etienne of Fit4Life Services!  These energetic dance and fitness instructors are inviting the community – locally and abroad – to join them on a virtual health and wellness journey that is […]

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St Croix SBDC Announces New Office Location

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According to SBDC State Director, Theodore J Gutierrez, the St. Croix SBDC has acquired a new location at 6300 Estate Peter’s Rest, Suite 4 in Christiansted, and plan to open to the public once CDC and local Government protocols allow.

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  • Start 2021 Right With Safety & Health Goals! February 11, 2021
  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES February 10, 2021
  • Senators Adopt Rules of the 34th Legislature, Amend Committee Memberships January 26, 2021
  • Veterans Opportunity for COVID-19 Vaccination January 25, 2021

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