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BIR Reminds Businesses of Postal Excise Taxes

         The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue reminds the business community that items imported into the territory via the United…

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The V.I. Police Department has a theme song, "Don't Run, Don't Hide," written by local musicians Fusion Band for use in the government television channel documentary, "V.I. Cops."

 
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Some Thoughts on Signatures Needed for Board of Elections Recalls

Mathematics are universal and I think it might be helpful to discuss the question of just how many signatures will be needed to put the proposed recall on the ballot.

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2012-02-03 00:02:07
Skills Outlast Freewill, 3-1, in Soccer Action

The Skills soccer club pulled away a 3-1 victory against Freewill Baptist in Sunday’s St. Croix Soccer Association league game.

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2012-01-30 20:40:59
Dodgers 'Mercy-Rule' Reds in Four Innings

Christian Rasmussen led The Dodgers to a 12-0 whitewash over the Reds in the Elmo Plaskett East Little League late game on Sunday.

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2012-01-30 20:00:27
Business - Business — St. Croix
Cruise Ship Schedule for February 1-29

 

This is the USVI Department of Tourism cruise ship schedule for February 2012.

 

Read entire articleJan 26 2012 - 8:24pm
Hotel and Tourism Association Makes Donations

The USVI Hotel and Tourism Association will honor the Boys and Girls Club of the Virgin Islands and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the V.I. on Jan. 24 at a special check presentation to be held  at 3:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club on St. Croix.

Read entire articleJan 24 2012 - 12:22am
VIEDA Bank Representatives Receive Training to Assist Local Small Businesses

The VI Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) held two training sessions this week on the implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program in the Virgin Islands. 

Read entire articleJan 15 2012 - 11:12am
Art@Top Hat Presents Saravati Jewelry Collection

Art @ Top Hat welcomes Linda Pizzica, who again brings her Saravati Jewelry Collection for an opening show for Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Read entire articleJan 5 2012 - 7:16pm
Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) Rate Change Effective Jan. 1

As a result of action taken by the Federal Communications Commission that affects carriers nationwide, Innovative Telephone, Innovative Wireless and Innovative Long Distance customers will notice an increase in the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) effective Jan. 1.

Read entire articleDec 22 2011 - 4:26pm
Cruise Ship Schedule for January 1-31

This is the USVI Department of Tourism cruise ship schedule for January 2012.

Read entire articleDec 22 2011 - 11:50am
The Buccaneer Resort Names Philip Fitzpatrick Executive Chef

Philip Fitzpatrick has been named executive chef at the 138-room Buccaneer Resort on St. Croix.

Read entire articleDec 20 2011 - 2:13am
Scotiabank’s Efforts Support Global Strategy to Combat HIV/AIDS

Scotiabank today announced the introduction of a Global HIV/AIDS Strategy to unite and strengthen its programs and initiatives across more than 55 countries aimed at addressing the disease.

Read entire articleDec 1 2011 - 3:36pm
Innovative Launches New Directory Assistance Program

 

Innovative continues to upgrade the infrastructure of telecommunications in the territory and announced on Tuesday, as a part of the modernization plan, the conversion to a National Directory Assistance database.

 

Read entire articleNov 15 2011 - 10:50pm
Innovative Wins 2011 Business of the Year Award

On Saturday, Nov. 5, Innovative was awarded the 2011 St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Business and Professional Excellence Award for Business of the Year.

Read entire articleNov 8 2011 - 12:41am