Aug. 22, 2001 – In its first hearing on Gov. Charles W. Turnbull's $551 million executive branch budget for Fiscal Year 2002, the Senate Finance Committee was told Wednesday that the territory's economy is headed for full-scale recovery in the coming year, fueled by increased tax collections and millions in projected and actual private-sector development.
The upbeat economic picture outlined by Ira Mills, director of the Office of Management and Budget, got the senators' attention when he said that "further proof of the economic revitalization in the territory can be seen in the planned construction of the Botany Bay Resort development estimated at $200 million."
Sen. Adlah "Foncie " Donastorg, a vocal opponent of the proposed development, expressed astonishment. He asked Mills, "Are you counting on this investment as a benchmark?" Mills said he felt the potential development should be included in private-sector projections.
Sen. Celestino A. White Sr. lost no time in claiming responsibility for getting the project off its feet. "It's not Turnbull and White," he said, "It's White, and White will do the legislation" to approve the project. He chided other senators for their development projects, claiming Botany Bay as his own. The proposed West End St. Thomas development has come under severe fire from civic and environmental groups on the island.
Mills told the committee that administration initiatives have created an "improved environment poised for private-sector investment." He cited the $75 million Ritz-Carlton Hotel timeshare expansion, the $7.5 million PriceSmart food warehouse, the $100 million restoration of the Yacht Haven Hotel and Marina on St. Thomas and — "most significantly," he said — the $535 million coker construction at the Hovensa refinery on St. Croix.
Although the V.I. economy showed marginal improvement during 2000 and Economic Research Bureau figures show a mixed level of growth, he said, renewed vitality in tourism, service and construction industries points to a "full-scale economic recovery."
Mills said that government initiatives, including the recently created Economic Development Authority, are expected to attract new investment in addition to about $200 million in public-sector project financing and more than $900 million in private-sector spending projects which he said are "either ongoing or slated to begin in fiscal years 2001 and 2002."
He did not elaborate on these projects.
Record tax collection
Also testifying were Louis Willis, director of the Internal Revenue Bureau, and Bernice Turnbull, Finance commissioner.
Willis painted a two-sided picture. He said he is confident the IRB will collect its portion of the revenues needed to sustain the FY 2002 budget. For the current fiscal year, he said, the bureau had collected a record $404.2 million as of July.
However, Willis said, President Bush's tax credit plan has thrown a monkey wrench into his plans. He said he anticipates a decrease of about $9 million in individual income-tax revenues for FY 2002 because of the plan. While the federal program reduces income tax rates for individuals, it has provisions increasing and expanding the child tax credit, relief to married persons and education incentives which benefit taxpayers but negatively impact the IRB's 2002 revenue collections, he said.
But, Willis noted, a reduction in the interest costs for late tax refunds should offset the projected decrease in revenues.
Donastorg wanted to know what formula Willis used to come up with his $100 million tax projections, wondering how a few corporate citizens could create such a "windfall."
In answer, Willis repeated what he has publicly stated since the governor announced the $100 million tax "windfall" earlier this year: Providing the territory's infrastructure remains solid, offering police and fire protection, public education and the other amenities investors expect, the revenue stream projections should remain sustainable.
Under senators' questioning about the federal income tax credit, Willis said, as he has previously stated, that no "rebate" checks will be issued this year. Taxpayers will get a credit on their 2001 taxes on April 15, he said. He claimed this is legal, saying, "The feds do it, too."
Mills said the estimated total revenues of $488 million for FY 2001 represent a 9.1 percent increase over the FY 2000 level of $447.4 million.
He said FY 2001 individual and corporate income taxes are estimated at $304.5 million, 8 percent more than the $254.4 collected in FY 2000; trade and excise taxes are estimated at $19 million, 1 percent more than the $18.9 million for FY 2000; and gross receipts taxes for FY 2001 are estimated at $94 million, up from $93.7 million for FY 2000.
The issue of funding unionized government employees' negotiated salary increases arose as Hansen quizzed Mills, who urged passage of $44 million in the budget's miscellaneous section to provide authority to continue the step increases scheduled for implementation in October.
Property tax issues

Bernice Turnbull was called away from the afternoon session before having an opportunity to elaborate on her testimony regarding personal property tax, or to defend her opposition to extending a six-month property-tax amnesty that ended Aug. 13 — something Hansen has been publicly demanding.
The Finance commissioner said property tax bills for 2000 were not issued in accordance with a law making taxes due on June 30 of each year. Therefore, she said, a new due date must be established. She said she has contacted the tax assessor about the matter. She did not explain how the apparent glitch occurred.
She added, "This means some of the revenues we anticipated, that we expected to receive in FY 2001, will not be realized until FY 2002." She said about $60 million in property taxes would be collected in FY 2002, adding that this is a "conservative number."
Turnbull said about $57 million is outstanding in delinquent property taxes. The department collected about $5.2 million during the amnesty period, she said, noting that "during that time, we could not aggressively enforce collections." However, she said, Finance will have four new enforcement officers on board in the next few weeks, and the department is moving toward a sale of delinquent properties by November.
Mills also spoke against any further property tax amnesty. "It sends the wrong message to the taxpayer who pays dutifully on time," he said. It also inspires people not to pay at all, and just wait for the next amnesty, he added.
Hansen countered that she wasn't interested in corporations benefitting from the amnesty, but just in the average man on the street who lives from paycheck to paycheck and may not be able to afford the taxes now. Mills said his point was not about corporations, but about small business owners who pay their taxes on time. Sen. David Jones said he favored extending the amnesty.
Much work, little time
The budget from Government House arrived at the Legislature on July 16, six weeks after it was due, on May 30. In order to have a budget in place by the start of FY 2002 on Oct. 1, Hansen has scheduled hearings morning, afternoon and evening – on St. Thomas this week, and on St. Croix through Labor Day weekend and on to Sept. 6.
She held hearings for 17 agencies before the budget arrived.
If the pace of progress on Wednesday's agenda was any indication, the hearings could continue until Thanksgiving. The meeting began a half hour late and abruptly recessed an hour later with no public explanation. It was scheduled to resume at 12:30 p.m. and got under way at 1:25 with a brief apology from Hansen, who said it had been necessary to resolve a "problem."
The meeting was adjourned at about 5:30 p.m. due to worsening weather caused by Tr opical Storm Dean. The committee is scheduled to reconvene at 10 a.m. Thursday, weather permitting.
Still remaining from Wednesday's agenda are testimony from Tax Assessor Roy Martin, a government special funds status report (which may not be available owing to Commissioner Turnbull's absence), a report from the Economic Research Bureau, and an Insurance Fund status report. The posted Thursday morning schedule calls for reports from the Pubic Finance Authority and the West Indian Co.
Finance Committee members Hansen, Donastorg, Carlton Dowe, Norma Pickard-Samuel and Donald "Ducks" Cole attended the Wednesday's meeting, as did non-committee members. Jones, White, Lorraine Berry, Roosevelt David and Emmett Hansen II. Committee members Douglas Canton and Norman Jn. Baptiste were excused.

Aug. 22, 2001 – For 24 Virgin Islands youngsters, the highlight of their summer vacation was probably attending an ecology camp on St. John — until Wednesday, that is. That's when they all got to go aboard the cruise ship Disney Magic, where they received a warm welcome and some environmental messages from the cast and crew.
The St. Thomas and St. John youngsters, ages 8-14, recently attended one of four eco-camp sessions sponsored this summer by Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park and funded in part through a $5,000 grant from the Disney Cruise Line. Camp consisted of three days and two nights spent at the V.I. Environmental Resources station overlooking Lameshur Bay, learning about near-shore ecosystems and the marine and terrestrial ecology of the island environment they all call home.
The Disney Cruise Line was the sole private-sector contributor to the eco-camp program. The group that toured the Disney Magic on Wednesday was the second one invited aboard during the ship's calls this summer at the West Indian Co. dock on St. Thomas.
The ship's staff coordinator, Darren McBurney, led the youngsters on an hour-long tour of the ship, starting at the gangway, the proceeding up a glass elevator, down a tubular slide, across the circular pool deck and into one Disney-theme game room after another. The kids photographed each other with familiar Disney characters on all five of the vessel's passenger decks.
Capt. Henry Anderssen and the senior officers aboard the Disney Magic joined in celebrating the group's graduation from eco-camp by distributing certificates of completion and posing with the youngsters for photos with Walt Disney's original superstar, Mickey Mouse.
Anderssen took the opportunity to describe to his young guests the plastic and aluminum recycling procedures in place aboard the Disney Magic during its seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises. As the youngsters looked on wide eyed, he read them the Disney Magic Environmental Pledge.
"The challenges facing the environment today are numerous," Anderssen said. "We want to help the experts create solutions to these issues, as well as support educational opportunities for the youth of today to prepare to be the future stewards of our environment."
After the grand tour and the presentations, there was still time for cookies and soft drinks before the return to shore.
According to a company release, Disney Cruise Line community outreach programs "improve the lives of children and contribute to environmental responsibility in the countries and communities in which the company lives and does business."
"We really appreciate the support and hospitality of Disney Cruise Line," Trudy Toliver, development director for Friends of the V.I. National Park, said. "It allowed us to provide the children with a unique outdoor educational experience and a memorable visit to the Disney Magic. Eco-camps give us a chance to give something back to Virgin Islands families. The kids have fun." And as they are the territory's future decision makers, she added, "it's important that they learn about their natural world."
In addition to the Disney grant, the V.I. Agriculture Department Urban and Community Forestry Program provided a grant of $5,185 for the eco-camp program. The remainder of the $20,000 cost of the four summer 2001 eco-camp sessions was paid for by the Friends organization.
The Friends is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural and cultural resources of the V.I. National Park. For further details, visit its web site at www.friendsvinp.org.

Aug. 22, 2001 – For 24 Virgin Islands youngsters, the highlight of their summer vacation was probably attending an ecology camp on St. John — until Wednesday, that is. That's when they all got to go aboard the cruise ship Disney Magic, where they received a warm welcome and some environmental messages from the cast and crew.
The St. John and St. Thomas youngsters, ages 8-14, recently attended one of four eco-camp sessions sponsored this summer by Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park and funded in part through a $5,000 grant from the Disney Cruise Line. Camp consisted of three days and two nights spent at the V.I. Environmental Resources station overlooking Lameshur Bay, learning about near-shore ecosystems and the marine and terrestrial ecology of the island environment they all call home.
The Disney Cruise Line was the sole private-sector contributor to the eco-camp program. The group that toured the Disney Magic on Wednesday was the second one invited aboard during the ship's calls this summer at the West Indian Co. dock on St. Thomas.
The ship's staff coordinator, Darren McBurney, led the youngsters on an hour-long tour of the ship, starting at the gangway, the proceeding up a glass elevator, down a tubular slide, across the circular pool deck and into one Disney-theme game room after another. The kids photographed each other with familiar Disney characters on all five of the vessel's passenger decks.
Capt. Henry Anderssen and the senior officers aboard the Disney Magic joined in celebrating the group's graduation from eco-camp by distributing certificates of completion and posing with the youngsters for photos with Walt Disney's original superstar, Mickey Mouse.
Anderssen took the opportunity to describe to his young guests the plastic and aluminum recycling procedures in place aboard the Disney Magic during its seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises. As the youngsters looked on wide eyed, he read them the Disney Magic Environmental Pledge.
"The challenges facing the environment today are numerous," Anderssen said. "We want to help the experts create solutions to these issues, as well as support educational opportunities for the youth of today to prepare to be the future stewards of our environment."
After the grand tour and the presentations, there was still time for cookies and soft drinks before the return to shore.
According to a company release, Disney Cruise Line community outreach programs "improve the lives of children and contribute to environmental responsibility in the countries and communities in which the company lives and does business."
"We really appreciate the support and hospitality of Disney Cruise Line," Trudy Toliver, development director for Friends of the V.I. National Park, said. "It allowed us to provide the children with a unique outdoor educational experience and a memorable visit to the Disney Magic. Eco-camps give us a chance to give something back to Virgin Islands families. The kids have fun." And as they are the territory's future decision makers, she added, "it's important that they learn about their natural world."
In addition to the Disney grant, the V.I. Agriculture Department Urban and Community Forestry Program provided a grant of $5,185 for the eco-camp program. The remainder of the $20,000 cost of the four summer 2001 eco-camp sessions was paid for by the Friends organization.
The Friends is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural and cultural resources of the V.I. National Park. For further details, visit its web site at www.friendsvinp.org.

Aug. 22, 2001 – The Virgin Islands and parts of Puerto Rico experienced tropical storm conditions Wednesday when a westward moving-tropical wave quickly developed into the fourth named tropical weather system of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Dean was named after a hurricane hunter reconnaissance aircraft on a flight mission discovered the low-pressure circulation center Wednesday afternoon. A similar reconnaissance mission on Tuesday reported the lack of an organized storm center.
The weather system was well to the northwest of the U.S. Virgin Islands when it was named. But according to hurricane forecasters, the eastern side of the storm system — the portion closest to the territory — contained the most intense rain and thundershower activity.
By early in the afternoon, dense cloudy skies dominated the local weather scenario, with showers and intermittent thundershowers experienced territory-wide. Radar images and satellite photographs showed a blanket of precipitation extending from the Virgin Islands down the Lesser Antilles much of the day.
The onlslaught of showers and thundershower activity caused a number of power outages and other inconveniences to residents of the territory. On St. Thomas, the downtown shopping district was without power much of the afternoon, and gusting winds there knocked over a power pole near the USO Building on the Waterfront.
Water and Power Authority spokeswoman Laurie Christian said high winds knocked Feeder 10 on St. Thomas out of service, but power was restored by late afternoon. There were reports of isolated outages in the Valdemar Hill Sr. "Skyline Drive" and Hull Bay areas. No other utility outages were reported except for a brief interruption of cable television triggered by the storm-related power loss.
Packing sustained winds of 60 miles per hour, Dean moved quickly to the west northwest, and by the end of the day it was well over 100 miles beyond St. Thomas. But trailing weather continued to dump heavy rain and send wind gusting to tropical storm force in squalls over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with these effects forecast to continue through the evening hours.
At 7 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service described conditions across the islands as favorable for water spout formation. And, it said, the water spouts could extend over land masses in the region.
Independent meteorologists for two St. Thomas radio stations said Wednesday afternoon that a marked improvement in the weather was expected by Thursday morning. Alan Archer, chief meteorologist for Knight Quality Stations, forecast "a return of partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s."

Aug. 22, 2001 – Sally Smith, the one-woman "house band" on keyboard and vocals, will anchor the musical entertainment this Friday evening at The Color of Joy — with friends likely to join in, as usual.
The get-together on the Marlin Deck outside the American Yacht Harbor gallery and gift shop will also, as always, feature complimentary wine, cheese and crackers; socializing as the sun sets over the AYH docks; and an opportunity to peruse the gallery artwork offerings at leisure.
Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. and the public is invited. For commuters heading home to St. John, it's a convenient stop on the way to the Red Hook ferry dock, just minutes away.
Owner Corinne Van Rensselaer notes that the Friday night event will be taking a break on Aug. 31 — because The Color of Joy and Sally Smith will be participating in that evening's Dada Wine Down at Café Amici in downtown Charlotte Amalie. The works of three individuals represented by the gallery — clothing artist Sloop Jones, enamel jewelry designer Loretta Pshsniak and glass-bead jewelry maker Linda Crist — will be showcased at that monthly gathering.
For further information, call 775-4020.

Aug. 4, 2001 – The annual Island Stylin' fashion show fund-raiser for The Safety Zone on St. John is making some moves this year — to a tea-time Sunday slot and an open-air setting at the Westin Resort.
This fifth annual event is set for 4 p.m. Aug. 26, in the beachside gazebo at the resort. "An Afternoon of Limin'" is the theme. It will be the first time the fashion show hasn't been held at Caneel Bay. And the afternoon scheduling, according to a knowledgeable source, includes plans "to have at least two models emerge from the water."
As usual, community role models and celebrities are lining up to strut their stuff in the show. The list so far includes Dr. Elizabeth Barot, Troy Billingham, William "Champagne" Chandler, Danielle Cole, Cathy Dove, Julien Harley, Robert Luke, Dr. Kimberly Moore and Gayle Varlack.
Radio personality Luke portrayed the groom in a wedding fashion segment of last year's show, but he's back again this year still fashionably footloose and fancy free. Lorna Nichols and Lindsay Brockington from TV 2 will provide the commentary.
The models will be showing off clothing and accessories from St. John shops and boutiques — so far Bamboula, Bougainvillea, Caneel Bay Gift Shop, Dreams and Dragonflies, and the Love City Surf Shack.
Along with the fashion show, the event also will feature a silent auction and a raffle, both of offering numerous gifts and services donated by local businesses.
The summertime fashion show is one of two annual community fund-raising events held each year by the St. John Abuse and Neglect Task Force to benefit The Safety Zone, which provides services to victims of domestic violence and other violent crime, both residents and island visitors. The other event is an art auction held in the winter.
Island Stylin' tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the gate. On St. John, they're being sold at The Chelsea Drug Store, Connections, St. John Drug Center and the Safety Zone offices. On St. Thomas, they're available at Color of Joy and Dockside Books.
The price of admission includes two drinks and complimentary light foods, courtesy of Baked in the Sun, Chilly Billy's, Morgan's Mango, the Mongoose Restaurant, The Stone Terrace, True Love Catering and The Westin. There also will be a cash bar
More information may be obtained by calling the Safety Zone executive director, Iris Kern, at 693-7233 or 690-7233.

Aug. 22, 2001 – Forty-five businesses have already committed to participation in the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce 2001 Business Expo, according to Joe Aubain, chamber executive director.
The consumer and business trade show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday Sept. 7 and 8 at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center.
The event is timed for early September to allow for merchandise to be ordered and received prior to the start of winter season and the holidays, Aubain said.
Aubain said, “Business owners and consumers can expect a first rate show with special show prices"
Exhibits in Business Expo 2001 include: Cellular, long distance and wireless communications systems, office equipment & supplies, business and home financing opportunities, pleasure crafts and transportation services, security services, and computer technology, water systems, dairy products, building supplies, resort hotels, marketing and advertising services, home and office furnishings, home appliances and accessories, start-up information for small businesses, mail marketing, wholesalers, specialty items and services.
The expo affords businesses, government agencies and non-for-profits the opportunity to introduce new products and services, provide information or unveil new programs to island businesses and the community at large.
Aubain said the 45 business already committed will take up more than 5,000 square feet of display space.
In addition to the trade show exhibitors, the chamber will host a luncheon on Friday, Sept. 7 at noon in the VIP lounge at the Sports and Fitness Center. The guest speaker will be UVI President Orville Kean, who will be presenting UVI's plans, revealed in June, for the research and technology park he hopes will be built on St. Croix with a mix of investor money and federal funds. The cost of the luncheon will be $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. Members must RSVP by 12 noon, Thursday, Sept. 6.
Another added feature of this year's expo will be the opportunity for the public to attend free seminars on a variety of topics including: The Power of Mail Marketing, Opening Doors to Home Ownership, Savvy Business Banking, Home Decorating in the Caribbean, The Economic Development Commission's Procurement Process and Business Etiquette 101.
Expo attendees will also have the opportunity to win a variety of door prizes that will be drawn every hour on the hour throughout the two days of the expo. Goody bags will also be provided for the first 500 people in attendance.
For more information or to reserve space call the chamber at (340) 776-0100.
The 2001 Business Expo is open to the public free of charge., which is made possible by participating businesses and this year's sponsors, Innovative, AT&T of the Virgin Islands, Business World, Knight Quality Stations, Cingular Wireless and Chase Manhattan Bank.
Exhibitors include: A Better Counter, Ace Sign Studio, ADT of the Virgin Islands, America Financial, American Red Cross, Appliances Plus, AT&T of the V.I., Banco Popular, Business World, Caribbean Business Solutions, Caribbean Herbals, Casa Rustica, Chase Manhattan Bank, Cheryl's Taste of Paradise, Cingular Wireless, Crown Mountain Water, EVC Motors Co., Hovensa, Humane Society of St. Thomas, Innovative Long Distance, Innovative Telephone, Innovative Cable, Innovative Business Systems, Inscriptions, Island Fragrance, MSI, MSI Tile, Bath and Home, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, Offshore Marine, Raymond James & Associates, Rotary Clubs of St. Thomas-St. John, Sapphire Beach Resort, St. Thomas Daireis, Scotia Bank, Silk Greenery Home, UVI's Small Business Development Center, Sprint Caribe, Synchronicity Inc. Terminix, USVI, TLD of the V.I., U.S. Postal Service, UVI, V.I. Employee Benefit Consultants, Working World and Knight Quality Stations.

Aug. 22, 2001 – Business World will host the next St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at the Buccaneer Mall. We encourage members, guests and potential members to attend. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served as well as our famous Chamber $2.00 bar.

Aug. 22, 2001 – Sally Smith, the one-woman "house band" on keyboard and vocals, will anchor the musical entertainment this Friday evening at The Color of Joy in Red Hook — with friends likely to join in, as usual.
The get-together on the Marlin Deck outside the American Yacht Harbor gallery and gift shop will also, as always, feature complimentary wine, cheese and crackers; socializing as the sun sets over the AYH docks; and an opportunity to peruse the gallery artwork offerings at leisure.
Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. and the public is invited. For commuters heading home to St. John, it's a convenient stop on the way to the Red Hook ferry dock, just minutes away.
Owner Corinne Van Rensselaer notes that the Friday night event will be taking a break on Aug. 31 — because The Color of Joy and Sally Smith will be participating in that evening's Dada Wine Down at Café Amici in downtown Charlotte Amalie. The works of three individuals represented by the gallery — clothing artist Sloop Jones, enamel jewelry designer Loretta Pshsniak and glass-bead jewelry maker Linda Crist — will be showcased at that monthly gathering.
For further information, call 775-4020.

Aug. 22, 2001 – In traveling throughout the Caribbean as marketing director for a shipping company, Michelle Geary says, she "realized that the majority of small businesses faced similar challenges."
Such as? "Antiquated information technology, inadequate marketing and customer service, import-export issues and no financial growth."
After two years of networking throughout the region, Geary decided to venture out on her own. In April, she started her own marketing and consulting firm, Infinite Possibilities. What makes her business different from a lot of others, she says, is her commitment to the big picture — economic growth in the Caribbean as a whole.
Her firm's function is to serve as a liaison between other local companies and those on the U.S. mainland, in Europe and throughout theCaribbean, she said.
"You would be surprised" at the potential for investment, she said. Local businesses are looking to expand within the Caribbean, and stateside companies are looking to come into the region, she said. "What we do is establish alliances and partnerships to assist entrepreneurs in developing" their businesses.
Geary hosted the talk show "Woman to Woman" that was on TV2 for nine months and currently hosts the "Positive Vibes" feature of the "Robert Luke Morning Show" on WVWI Radio. She was one of the first local entrepreneurs to obtain a micro loan from the Women's Business Center of the Virgin Islands, an organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of women.
In addition to providing the liaison services, she said, Infinite Possibilities conducts empowerment seminars, conferences and retreats with a particular focus on women, "to educate people on how to start businesses and pursue their dreams."
One of her clients, Geary said, is Casa Rustica, a new home furnishings store on St. Thomas which specializes in Mexican imports. The owners had a small shop in Anguilla and wanted to expand into the Virgin Islands. "We assisted them, from retail space to shipping coordination," she said.
Another client is Total Service Solutions (TSS), an information technology engineering firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., which also has offices in St. Kitts, Trinidad and Belize. "At TSS, we offer flexible, economical and customized solutions to meet the challenges of Caribbean-owned and -operated businesses," company president John Chandler said. "We are totally committed to assisting in strengthening the overall economic base in the Caribbean."
Geary cited Barbados as a Caribbean nation with a similar commitment. She recently met with Barbados government officials to discuss collaborative efforts to export products manufactured there and to establish alliances with Bajan businesses. The government there has recently embarked on "an initiative to solicit foreign companies to expand into the Barbados market," she said.
Infinite Possibilities can be contacted via e-mail at infinite@islands.vi.