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. 

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.

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.

The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the launch of the Young Entrepreneur Series (YES).

Agility Recovery Solutions and the U.S. Small Business Administration will host an online webinar focusing on how preparedness affects a company’s bottom line. 

The Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN) partnership, the V.I. Energy Office, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Departments of Energy and the Interior, and the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority are working with V.I. businesses on solutions to increase energy efficiency and lower energy costs.

Scotiabank is counting down to World Savings Day on Oct. 31 by giving customers a free booklet with 31 simple ways to save money for every day this month

Scotiabank customers in the Virgin Islands are now able to conveniently bank-on-the-go with the new Scotia Mobile App for Blackberry and iPhone.