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viNGN Announces Second Round of Public Computer Center Openings

 The Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN) has announced its second wave of Public Computer Center (PCC) openings on St.…

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On Wednesday, June 5, Gov. John deJongh Jr. presented a radio address outlining the economic problems facing the territory and proposing legislation to deal with it.

 
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Undercurrents: Condo Sales Face Financing Squeeze

Although tighter lending requirements may strain future condo sales, for now St. Thomas and St. John sales are holding steady while St. Croix is going slightly wild.

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2013-06-17 21:42:36
CFVI Awards 75 Student Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands announced that the 75 scholarships awarded at ceremonies this week will allow V.I. students to head off to colleges ranging from Yale to American University.

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2013-06-15 02:37:00
New LEDs Light Up Boardwalk and Save Money

Solar panels powering 50 new LED lamps began lighting the Christiansted boardwalk in May, the last major project administrated by the V.I Energy Office with 2009 ARRA funds.

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2013-06-15 02:28:52
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King Named V.I. Small Business Person of the Year, Competes Now in U.S.

 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Charles N. King, president of Delta Electric and Construction Co., the Virgin Islands Small Business Person of the Year. King will be presented with the award during National Small Business Week from June 17-22.

Read entire articleJun 18 2013 - 9:22pm
Innovative’s Business Office Hours Amended for June 20 and 21

 Innovative’s Business Offices on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John will have amended business hours later this week. The change in schedule will allow all employees to participate in company-wide meetings.

Read entire articleJun 18 2013 - 4:27pm
Innovative Cable TV Makes New Spanish Tier Available

 Innovative Cable TV has just launched a new and improved Spanish Tier. In January 2013, Since then, company executives have worked diligently to secure a new contract with an alternate programmer and six channels are now available to subscribers for the monthly fee of $8.50.

Read entire articleJun 12 2013 - 2:53am
UVICELL Offers Basic Computing Course

 Individuals interested in learning how to use a computer can take advantage of a basic computing course being offered by the University of the Virgin Islands - Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning (UVICELL) Center.

Read entire articleJun 6 2013 - 9:25pm
ICMC and UVI Presents Free Summer Program: The Entrepreneur Business Institute

 International Capital & Management Company (ICMC) in partnership with The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is proud to present “The Entrepreneur Business Institute” (EBI), an answer to what some may say is missing in the Virgin Islands landscape for young people in the territory.

Read entire articleMay 22 2013 - 3:31pm
Banco Popular Announces Same Day Transactions and New Branch Hours

 Because customer service is a top priority for Banco Popular, the financial institution has announced that transactions made in its branches before 3 p.m. will now be processed the very same day.

Read entire articleMay 18 2013 - 1:11am
SBA, W20 Group Present Webinar on Creating Social Media Content for Small Businesses

 The U.S. Small Business Administration and the W20 Group, a cluster of digital communications companies, will present “Creating Content and Engaging for Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter,” the third topic in the five-topic social media webinar series.

Read entire articleMay 18 2013 - 1:03am
Celebrity Chef to Make Gourmet Dishes with McDonald's Menu

 Arcos Dorados, franchisee of McDonald's in the Latin America and Caribbean region, has announced celebrity Chef Mario Pagán from Food Network's “The Next Iron Chef: Season 3,” will be creating gourmet dishes made exclusively with McDonald's U.S.V.I. ingredients.

Read entire articleMay 16 2013 - 4:03pm
Terri Brown Awarded Gold Medal by American Advertising Federation

 The Jack Philipps Gold Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Fourth District, which is comprised of Florida and the Caribbean. It is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to advertising and furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence and public service.

Read entire articleMay 3 2013 - 12:38pm
Innovative Announces Carnival Hours

 The management and staff of Innovative extend Carnival well-wishes to the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and announce the holiday schedule for the business centers and retail stores.

Read entire articleApr 25 2013 - 2:49pm

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