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 at their medical center on the Orange Grove campus by […]
Chamber News
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 Caterpillar Project (TCP) program. The Havana Nights-Tropical Rainforest themed event was […]
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 responders from January 13th – 17th in both St. […]
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 […]
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. Tasnin Kahn gave a heartfelt speech that outlined Plessen’s facility, mission and their dedication. Thank you […]
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 […]
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 St. Croix is revolutionizing the vodka category and […]
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 […]
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 during their time there, the students will rehab El Sitio Feliz community garden in East Harlem. The […]
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 […]
St Croix Chamber strongly opposes WAPA rate increase that promises to adversely affect local business
The St Croix Chamber of Commerce is strongly against the WAPA rate increase and takes the position that the private sector can no longer be relied upon to bail out WAPA due to the Authority’s and the Government of the Virgin Islands’ mismanagement.
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 is April 30, 2019 One four year scholarship will be awarded. The monetary amount of […]
DVSAC promotes Sexual Assault Awareness Month with local events
On Saturday, April 6th, 2019, the V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC) co-sponsored ‘A Getting Happy Hour’ with author and speaker, Milagros Romero, in her healing workshop and book launch of ‘The Muted Cage’. In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Milagros – a survivor of both […]
Limetree Bay Scholarship 2019
Limetree Bay is currently accepting scholarship applications for High School students attending college in Fall 2019. Deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2019. In order to be eligible for the Limetree Bay Scholarship Program, all applicants must meet the following criteria: Presently be a member of the 2019 senior class of a high school […]
BAH Aboard Schooner Roseway
February 2019 featured an exciting Business After Hours (BAH) aboard World Ocean School / Schooner Roseway Though the sea conditions (high winds and rough seas) prevented us from sailing out of Christiansted Harbor, the event was a wonderful evening of networking at this unique venue. We motored over to the mooring and enjoyed the views […]
Chamber Excellence in Business Gala Awards Announced for March 30, 2019
Please join us for the St Croix Chamber of Commerce Annual Excellent in Business Awards Gala 2019. We guarantee an evening filled with entertainment and the opportunity to mingle with fellow members and guests as we recognize local businesses with various category awards including: New Business of the Year Small Business of the Year Business of […]
Chamber Gala Art Competition 2019
The St Croix Chamber of Commerce is inviting High School Students to submit artwork for the cover of the 2019 Chamber Gala Booklet. Interested students should send a copy of their artwork to info@stxchamber.org and include the following information: Name School Grade Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three entries: First Prize $150 […]
Project Promise Students Honor Dr. King’s Memory with Canegata Rehab Project
PROJECT PROMISE STUDENTS HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’S MEMORY WITH CANEGATA REHAB SERVICE PROJECT St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (January 21, 2019) – On Monday, students from Project Promise’s Caterpillar Project (TCP) program celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with a day of service. The Caterpillars along with Project Promise staff and volunteers, […]
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 […]
