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BIR Reminds Businesses of Postal Excise Taxes

         The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue reminds the business community that items imported into the territory via the United…

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V.I.P.D. Theme Song

The V.I. Police Department has a theme song, "Don't Run, Don't Hide," written by local musicians Fusion Band for use in the government television channel documentary, "V.I. Cops."

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Some Thoughts on Signatures Needed for Board of Elections Recalls

Mathematics are universal and I think it might be helpful to discuss the question of just how many signatures will be needed to put the proposed recall on the ballot.

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2012-02-03 00:02:07
Police Arrest Two in Cruz Bay Park

St. John police on Saturday arrested Steven Dean Reichel, 47, and Scott Chamberlain in Cruz Bay Park after an alleged public disturbance.

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2012-01-30 21:13:42
Mango Tango Art Gallery Opens Art Jamboree Featuring Five Artists

Mango Tango Art Gallery on Raphune Hill (Route 38) will hold an opening reception from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, as part of the St. Thomas-St. John Art Jamboree.

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2012-01-26 11:41:30
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VIEDA Bank Representatives Receive Training to Assist Local Small Businesses

The VI Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) held two training sessions this week on the implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program in the Virgin Islands. 

Read entire articleJan 15 2012 - 11:12am
Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) Rate Change Effective Jan. 1

As a result of action taken by the Federal Communications Commission that affects carriers nationwide, Innovative Telephone, Innovative Wireless and Innovative Long Distance customers will notice an increase in the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) effective Jan. 1.

Read entire articleDec 22 2011 - 4:26pm
Scotiabank’s Efforts Support Global Strategy to Combat HIV/AIDS

Scotiabank today announced the introduction of a Global HIV/AIDS Strategy to unite and strengthen its programs and initiatives across more than 55 countries aimed at addressing the disease.

Read entire articleDec 1 2011 - 3:36pm
Innovative Launches New Directory Assistance Program

 

Innovative continues to upgrade the infrastructure of telecommunications in the territory and announced on Tuesday, as a part of the modernization plan, the conversion to a National Directory Assistance database.

 

Read entire articleNov 15 2011 - 10:50pm
St. Thomas Lighted Boat Parade Slated for Dec. 16

 The Virgin Islands Charter Yacht League is now registering participants for this year’s holiday-themed Lighted Boat Parade, which will take place on Friday, Dec. 16, along with the Miracle on Main Street celebration, hosted by the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce.

 

Read entire articleNov 15 2011 - 10:46pm
SBDC Seminars on Business Startups in the V.I. Set

The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center is offering a series of seminars on St. Thomas and St. John focusing on how to start up a business in the territory.

Read entire articleNov 8 2011 - 9:09pm
SBA Kicks Off Young Entrepreneur Series

The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the launch of the Young Entrepreneur Series (YES).

Read entire articleNov 3 2011 - 11:19am
Get the Business Case for Preparedness at Free Webinar

Agility Recovery Solutions and the U.S. Small Business Administration will host an online webinar focusing on how preparedness affects a company’s bottom line. 

Read entire articleNov 2 2011 - 12:23pm
EDIN-USVI and Others Encourage Business Owners to VIenergize

The Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN) partnership, the V.I. Energy Office, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Departments of Energy and the Interior, and the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority are working with V.I. businesses on solutions to increase energy efficiency and lower energy costs.

Read entire articleOct 31 2011 - 8:58pm
Scotiabank Counts Down to World Savings Day With 31 Ways to Save

Scotiabank is counting down to World Savings Day on Oct. 31 by giving customers a free booklet with 31 simple ways to save money for every day this month

Read entire articleOct 17 2011 - 11:12pm
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