USVIHTA to Host Destination Symposium Less Than One Year After Devastating Hurricanes
Less than one year after the 2017 hurricanes, the U.S. Virgin Islands will host major online travel agents as the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association (USVIHTA) prepares for the 25th Annual Destination Symposium from Aug. 13-17.
SBDC Offers Workshop on Marketing to Federal Agencies on the Mainland
SBDC offers a workshop on the following topics: Marketing Primer, Reaching the Government Buyer, Government Market Research, Relevant Marketing Tools, Past Performance and the Proposal Response, Marketing Strategies for Mainland Agencies.
Cardow Jewelers Gives Portion of Profits on School Watches to Schools
Public schools in the territory have received $28,305 in proceeds from the sales of the watches bearing school logos.
JetBlue Foundation, Black Aerospace Professionals to Introduce Nearly 200 Students to Careers in Aviation
This summer both organizations are working together to increase awareness of aviation-related careers through hands-on learning for minority students and girls, ages 14-18.
Viya Reaches Major Network Restoration Milestones
Viya has announced a major network restoration milestone that positions the company to complete the restoration of wired communications in the U.S. Virgin Islands, shortly.
Cruise Executives Buoyed by U.S.V.I. Harbor Plans
The Ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands recently completed its quarterly update with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association's (FCCA) Operations Committee in Miami where cruise executives were briefed and provided feedback on port improvements.
Viya Awards 2018 Scholarships for Two First-Year College Students
The winning student in each district is awarded a one-time $10,000 scholarship to be used for tuition only.
USVIHTA Job Bank Now Open to Businesses and Job Seekers
With the launch of the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association’s online job bank on June 20, employers and candidates have a new hub for listing and searching available jobs.
AT&T Debuts ‘WatchTV’ With Two New Unlimited Wireless Plans
Days after closing the AT&T*-Time Warner merger, AT&T is rolling out its newest video offering called WatchTV, available on the nation’s best network for streaming video.[
Merchants Commercial Bank Issues First Dividend
The bank, which has assets in excess of $200 million, and employs 25 Virgin Islanders, operates from two branches, one on St. Thomas and the other on St. John.
Coming Thursday:“The Equalizer 2"
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Hopes for Limetree Bay restarting the St. Croix Hovensa refinery hinge on worldwide marine fuel sulfur caps in 2020 temporarily boosting profits for sulfur-reducing refineries, Limetree Bay and government consultants suggested Friday to the V.I. Legislature.
But Limetree Bay will have until 2023 and possibly longer to actually restart, under the terms of the proposal Gov. Kenneth Mapp’s administration has before the Legislature for approval. And the boost to profits is temporary.
UN Sulfur Regs May Briefly Boost STX Refinery Profitability
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Hopes for Limetree Bay restarting the St. Croix Hovensa refinery hinge on worldwide marine fuel sulfur caps in 2020 temporarily boosting profits for sulfur-reducing refineries, Limetree Bay and govern...
