Tag: tax shelters
Volunteers Clean Up 800 Bags of Trash on St. Thomas
More than 60 people came out to help clean up St. Thomas on Feb. 6 and 7, thanks to some local companies' organization and sponsorship.
FCC Tentatively Awards Broadband VI Up To $84 Million for Faster Broadband
The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau announced on Monday that up to $84.5 million may be available to help bring the U.S. Virgin Islands super-fast, one-gigabit-per-second broadband throughout the territory.
Bryan Signs Bills on Tax-Break Hiring Rules, Credit Cards
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed an array of bills recently, including one attempting to place more oversight and limits on the use of government credit cards.
Justice Goes After Executors in Lawsuit Against Epstein’s Estate
Co-executors of the estate left by the late Jeffrey Epstein and a company he founded in the Virgin Islands were recently named as co-defendants in a civil lawsuit filed by the V.I. Justice Department.
RT Park Summit Draws Potential Investors to St. Croix
For three days this month, more than 130 technology business owners, government officials and local stakeholders gathered on St. Croix to attend a business summit presented by the University of the Virgin Islands' Research and Technology Park.
Senate Considering Bill to Tighten and Clarify EDC Tax Break Rules
The Economic Development Authority’s Chief Executive Officer Kamal Latham on Monday told the Senate Finance Committee that the EDA's board remained neutral to parts of proposed legislation affecting the agency.
RT Park Introduces New Programs and Staff to Community
The new staff at the V.I. Research and Technology Park introduced two new programs, Tuesday to promote budding entrepreneurs and assist young Virgin Islanders with a technology background in finding jobs in the territory.
Marriott Offers Increase in Employee Mandate for Extension of Incentives
Marriott Ownership Resorts Inc., a subsidiary company of Marriott Vacation Club International, requested an extension of benefits and modifications be made to its application during a meeting with the Virgin Islands Economic Development Commission.