UVI School of Business and Others to Host Webinar for Small Businesses
The University of the Virgin Islands’ School of Business, in collaboration with the U.S. Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center and Blacks on Wallstreet, will host a webinar for small businesses on Wednesday, July 22.
Public Finance Authority Approves Term Sheets for Revenue Anticipation Notes
The PFA authorized the chairman of the executive director to execute the term sheets with Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and First Bank Puerto Rico for $60 million in loans that were approved by the Legislature during its last session.
Statement Released by SBA Atlantic Regional Administrator About PPP
SBA will continue accepting PPP loan applications from lenders through 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 8 per the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act (PPP).
Popular Updates Loans Granted Under the SBA Payroll Protection Program
Popular Bank has originated $928 million in loans during the second round of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
WAPA Board Approves Release of 2018 Audit, Renews Ratification of Successor Trustee
The release of the FY 2018 audited financial statements brings the Authority into compliance with various covenant requirements and resolutions.
Disability Rights Center VI Celebrates ADA With Small Business Webinars in July
The webinars will focus on helping small businesses learn how to create engaging social media content and develop disability employment policies pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
VI Fire Service Cautions Against Potential Fire Hazards at Local Gas Stations
In order to ensure the continued safety of service station employees, customers and the general public, it is the responsibility of each service station to make sure that the above orders are properly complied with at all times.
Limetree Bay Announces Increase In COVID-19 Cases, Continues to Strengthen Safety Protocols
On Thursday, officials from Limetree Bay (Limetree) confirmed there were six individuals who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus at the facility. Since that time, there has been an increase in the number of positive cases of the virus at the facility which the company takes very seriously.
US SBA Releases Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Data
Today’s SBA release includes loan-level data, including business names, addresses, NAICS codes, zip codes, business type, demographic data, non-profit information, name of lender, jobs supported and loan amount ranges.
Tourism Commissioner Urges Continued Vigilance in COVID-19 Battle
Boschulte reminded travelers that the territory is in its precautionary “Open Doors” phase of restarting its tourism-based economy, and he encouraged everyone flying into the V.I. to review the travel advisory and familiarize themselves with the Toolkit for Travelers.
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V.I. Women of Color Share Their Experiences in Expanding Tech Industry | St. Thomas Source
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The Source spoke to women of color from the V.I. in the technology field about their career paths and how they think more women in the territory can get involved in tech.
