In an effort to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and in adherence to guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, several departments and agencies of the Government of the Virgin Islands have implemented steps to minimize person-to-person contact at … [Read more...] about Government Agencies Announce Changes To Normal Operations in Response to COVID-19
Chamber News
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 … [Read more...] about Governor Bryan Sends Proposed Legislation Requesting Up to $60 Million to Fight COVID-19
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 … [Read more...] about Dept of Agriculture to reopen Saturday Farmers Market amidst COVID-19 crisis
Limetree Bay Activates COVID-19 Response Plan After Confirmation of First Related Case in Village
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (March 23, 2020) – The executive management of Limetree Bay Refining, LLC and Limetree Bay Terminals, LLC (Limetree Bay) activated its Incident Command structure as the next step in its COVID-19 emergency response plan after receiving notification from the V.I. … [Read more...] about Limetree Bay Activates COVID-19 Response Plan After Confirmation of First Related Case in Village
Limetree Bay Collaborates With Mutiny Island Vodka to Provide Sanitizers for Facility
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (March 21, 2020) – On Wednesday, Limetree Bay received its first delivery of a locally-produced alcohol-based sanitizer which will be used to help clean the facility in light of the shortage of disinfectants. The Breadfruit Alcohol Surface Sanitizer was produced by … [Read more...] about Limetree Bay Collaborates With Mutiny Island Vodka to Provide Sanitizers for Facility
Chamber Excellence in Business Awards Gala Postponed.
The St Croix Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has carefully made the decision to postpone the Excellence in Business Gala Awards previously scheduled for Saturday, March 28th in response to the issues surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and today’s declaration by the Governor … [Read more...] about Chamber Excellence in Business Awards Gala Postponed.
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2020
On Friday, February 28, 2020, St Croix Chamber Members, guests, and the press came together at the Buccaneer Resort to review the Chamber's accomplishments over the past year and to swear in new members Abigail Atwood, Mcgarvey “Darren” Henry, and Akeel St. Jean to the Board of Directors. The … [Read more...] about Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2020
Plessen Healthcare Pioneers Telemedicine in the Territory
ST CROIX, USVI, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 – A year and a half project has come to fruition at Plessen Healthcare where patients are now being seen weekly by a remote rheumatology specialist located at Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, Massachusetts. Plessen Healthcare is now seeing patients … [Read more...] about Plessen Healthcare Pioneers Telemedicine in the Territory
Fourth Annual Project Promise “Havana Nights” a Success
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HONORED AT PROJECT PROMISE’S FOURTH ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (February 10, 2020) – On Saturday evening, over three hundred people turned out to support Project Promise’s fourth annual silent auction fundraiser in support of its … [Read more...] about Fourth Annual Project Promise “Havana Nights” a Success
Emergency Room Staff and First Responders Complete Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training
The V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC), the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL) and Roy Lester Schneider Regional Medical Center (RLS) kicked off 2020 with a full week of sexual assault forensic examiner training sessions for emergency room staff and first … [Read more...] about Emergency Room Staff and First Responders Complete Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training
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 … [Read more...] about St Croix Chamber Opposes WAPA Base Rate Increase
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 … [Read more...] about Chamber Meets with Governor Regarding JFL
August BAH at Plessen Healthcare
On Thursday, August 22, 2019, Chamber members and the public attended the St Croix Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at the state-of-art Plessen Healthcare facility in Orange Grove (located on the bottom level of the GERS building). Dr. Jan Tawakol & Chamber Chair, Ryan … [Read more...] about August BAH at Plessen Healthcare
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 … [Read more...] about Government of the Virgin Islands Pays All Outstanding Debt Owed to WAPA
Welcome to the World’s first Breadfruit Vodka
MUTINY Island Vodka™, the world’s first and only vodka distilled from breadfruit and the brainchild of award-winning Chef Todd Manley, has launched as the inaugural spirit distilled and bottled at the newly-opened Sion Farm Distillery on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. The first vodka produced on … [Read more...] about Welcome to the World’s first Breadfruit Vodka
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. July 2019 WAPA Survey ResultsFull Survey Results including … [Read more...] about Chamber Survey Reveals Hardships Experienced by Businesses & Public Sector Due to High Energy Costs
Project Promise Hits the Road for a Summer of Service
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (July 28, 2019) – Project Promise’s Caterpillar students are driving across America this summer to make an impact on communities outside of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Caterpillars touch down in New York on August 1, 2019, and … [Read more...] about Project Promise Hits the Road for a Summer of Service
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. … [Read more...] about U.S. Virgin Islands Investor Forum sparks high interest in the USVI among prospective investors
St Croix Chamber strongly opposes WAPA rate increase that promises to adversely affect local business
THE ISSUE In April 2019, WAPA proposed to the PSC an emergency $0.03/kWh rate increase for the Leased Generation Surcharge necessary for the payment of generation equipment leases and training for the operation of the new Wartsila units on St Croix and St Thomas. Additionally, WAPA has … [Read more...] about St Croix Chamber strongly opposes WAPA rate increase that promises to adversely affect local business
St Croix Chamber Scholarship Deadline April 30, 2019
The annual St Croix Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors planning to major in Business Management, Administration and/or related fields such as, but not limited to: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Information Technology. The Application Deadline … [Read more...] about St Croix Chamber Scholarship Deadline April 30, 2019