V.I. Professional Charter Industry Responds to COVID-19 Concerns
Over 100 U.S. Virgin Islands-based professionally-crewed charter vessels are following V.I. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s Emergency Executive Orders to not accept guests and to shelter in place.
Limetree Bay 2020 Scholarship Applications Available Online
The amount of a scholarship award can be as much as $5,000 per year for a student to attend an accredited U. S. college or university.
DLCA Advises Public of Restricted Alcohol Sales on Good Friday
Distilled liquor includes spirits and can be defined as grain alcohol, with a high alcohol content. Examples of distilled spirits include brandy, whiskey, rum, gin and vodka.
USVI Department of Tourism Gives Extensive Update on Coronavirus Impact
Leisure visitors are strongly encouraged to remain at home and follow COVID-19 prevention rules. Business travelers, flight crews, health officials, emergency personnel, government guests and persons who reside in the U.S.V.I. may travel to and from the territory.
Roach Convenes COVID-19 Banking Board Meeting With Territory’s Banks
Throughout the meeting, the members shared concerns regarding access for customers to banking services. Bank officials from Banco Popular, First Bank, the Bank of St. Croix, Merchants Commercial Bank and Oriental Bank all provided information.
Governor Urges Businesses to Take Advantage of SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
Under the program, employers of businesses of 500 or fewer employees can get a low-interest loan, and the SBA will forgive the loan if all employees are kept on the job for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest or utilities.
Broadband VI Launches Free Mobile APP to Assist Customers
Broadband VI has launched a free Broadband VI mobile app allowing customers to troubleshoot, manage and service their accounts from the convenience of their mobile phone. The app is available for Android and iPhone devices.
VI Economic Development Authority CEO Sends Message to Business Owners
VIEDA encourages you to explore resources available to small businesses during this public health crisis.
DOL Shares Model Language for Employer Notification of Unemployment Compensation Availability
The following example is guidance on how the employer should transmit information to the individual(s) affected by downsizing.
Oriental Bank Announces Relief Program for Businesses
Oriental has announced another initiative within the Relief Program for Businesses for its commercial customers that have been economically affected by the coronavirus COVID-19.
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