Bacardi, Mercy Corps Partner to Support 300 Small Businesses in V.I
To strengthen their businesses and increase their chances of winning, entrepreneurs will have access to free mentoring through MicroMentor, a social platform that enables the world’s largest community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs and business mentors.
CBP Announces Deployment of Mobile Passport Control in P.R.
The San Juan Field Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Tuesday the upcoming implementation of Mobile Passport Control (MPC) in Puerto Rico.
Governor Convenes 2nd Meeting of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Group
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy plan, which was developed with assistance from the U.S. Department of Commerce, is guided by the private sector, while the public sector supports the plan’s framework.
V.I. Developmental Disabilities Council Receives Rural Economic Development Innovation Technical Assistance
Joel Baxley, acting assistant to the secretary for rural development, recently announced the names of 47 rural communities and regions, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, that will receive technical assistance to help create and implement long-term economic development plans.
USDA, Local Partners to Conduct Census of Agriculture in Territory
The census provides the most widely used statistics in the agriculture industry. It is the leading source of statistics about the USVI's agricultural production and the only source of comprehensive, comparable data at the island level.
UVI RTPark Expands Global Footprint Through Partnership With Brinc
Brinc runs leading accelerator programs worldwide in Hardware IoT, Drones and Robotics, Food Technology, and Energy and Industrial IoT, according to their website.
Banco Popular Branch in Sunshine Mall Closes Indefinitely
The Banco Popular branch at Sunshine Mall near Frederiksted on St. Croix closed Friday until further notice. According to Banco Popular, ATM and commercial night depository box will remain in service and available for use.
AT&T Donates School Supplies
AT&T’s retail team is helping local students return to school with supplies in hand.
The store employees donated a total of 40 drawstring backpacks stuffed...
Banco Popular Employees Raise Cancer Funds
As part of their yearly “Make A Difference Day” initiative, employees of Banco Popular raised funds for Cancer Support V.I., according to a news release from the bank.
STX Chamber Releases WAPA Survey Results
The St Croix Chamber of Commerce has compiled results from a recent survey sent to chamber members and the U.S. Virgin Islands community at large related to WAPA electrical service and rates, according to a news release from the chamber.
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Education Commissioner Blames Union Leader for Loss of Foreign Teachers | St. Croix Source
A top official at the Department of Education said Tuesday it's likely the department will not be able to recover the loss of 15 foreign educators in the St. Croix district and placed the blame f
