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Update: Citing the concerns of his constituents, Senator Novelle E. Francis has withdrawn Amendment No. 33-913 to Bill No. 33-0330 from consideration as of Friday, November 20, 2020.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 […]
Viya Partners with WIX, a Global Company, to offer Free Websites to Businesses
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 […]
Project Promise Caterpillars Become Certified COVID-19 Youth Ambassadors
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 […]
Plessen Healthcare LLC Urgent Care Center to Open Monday, September 21, 2020
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, […]
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 […]
St. Croix Fitness Instructors Get Creative With Virtual Classes – Despite COVID!
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 […]
St Croix SBDC Announces New Office Location
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.
USVI Travel Related Updates Regarding COVID-19
As of July 15, 2020, there are 11 states and territories under travel restrictions into the Virgin Islands: Arizona; Florida; Georgia; Idaho; Kansas; Mississippi; Nevada; Puerto Rico; South Carolina; Texas and Utah. Travelers from those states and territories and any other that shows a percent positive rate over 10% must present test results showing they […]
Chamber Scholarship Recipient to Graduate from HBC, Morehouse College
One of the first St Croix Chamber of Commerce scholarship recipients, Hector Acosta, recently transferred to the Historically Black College (HBC) at Morehouse College. We checked in with him to see how things were going with the transfer and class changes to virtual learning in relation to COVID-19. This year has been quite challenging with […]
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 […]
2017 Chamber Scholarship Recipient inducted into Phi Kappa Alpha Honor Society
2017 St Croix Chamber of Commerce Scholarship recipient, Yudelka Acevedo, shared her accomplishments during her Junior year at San Jose State University with Education Chair, Diane Butler. Ms. Acevedo had an exciting year having been inducted into the Phi Kappa Alpha Honor Society and being awarded a spot on the AT&T ProAm Golf Tournament management […]
2020 Chamber Scholarship Award Winner: Trey K. Francis
The St Croix Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is proud to announce the awarding of the 2020 Scholarship to Trey K. Francis. He attended St Croix Central High School and graduated having been on the Principal’s Honor Roll through all four years of high school and was a member of the National Honor Society […]
United Way “In It To Win It” Summer Book Club
The United Way of the U.S. Virgin Islands introduces the “In It To Win It” Summer Book Club initiative as a Covid-19 response to support distanced learning. During these unprecedented times of early school closures and isolation, the program is designed to enhance literacy skills, bolster imagination, and creativity through reading. The power of reading and […]
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 […]
CFVI Notifies Public of Opportunity to Download Noggin App FREE for 180 Days
The learning app from Nick Jr. features educational games, full episodes, eBooks, and activities for preschool-aged children U.S. Virgin Islands, June 9, 2020 — Thanks to the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands’ participation in The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, families in the Territory can download and enjoy the Nogginapp FREE for 180 days. A subscription […]
2019 Scholarship Recipient Reflects on Freshman Year
2019 St Croix Chamber of Commerce Scholarship recipient, Giovane Barnes, provided the Chamber Board with an update of his first year of college during these challenging times. Determination and commitment have earned him a spot on the Dean’s List for Spring 2020. Mr. Barnes is another shining example of the value of investing in the […]
CFVI Brings WE COUNT! A 2020 Census Counting Book to Families in the USVI
With the 2020 Census slated to resume USVI interview activities in early June, the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is pleased to announce it is sponsoring the distribution of 5,500 copies of WE COUNT! A 2020 Census Counting Book to families throughout the Territory. The goal of the WE COUNT! Campaign is to […]
2018 Chamber Scholarship Recipient Checks In
2018 St Croix Chamber of Commerce Scholarship recipient, Sahimelique Roebuck, recently checked in with Education Chair, Diane Butler, to update the organization on her accomplishments. We were thrilled to hear from her and to learn how she is thriving and taking every opportunity to grow. Ms. Roebuck is a wonderful example of the value of […]
