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Office of Insular Affairs Technical Assistance Program Gives $1M to WAPA

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority -
his grant will strengthen ongoing efforts to enhance technical training and development programs, building on the Authority’s history of empowering employees and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid.

USVI Set to Host Tech Summit Thanks to RTPark and Tech Beach Partnership

VI Research and Technology Park and Tech Beach Retreat -
This innovative event marks the first time Tech Beach is hosting its pioneering conference experience in the U.S. Virgin Islands, emphasizing RTPark’s ongoing efforts to amplify the local tech ecosystem and attract global business insights to the region.

Small Business Administration Names Oriental Bank USVI Lender of the Year

Oriental Bank -
The prestigious awards are given to lenders who best assisted the greatest number of local businesses in utilizing Small Business Administration funds with the goal of fostering local entrepreneurship and economic growth in the community.

USVI Showcases Destination Updates to International Media and Buyers at IPW 2024

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The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) made an impact at IPW 2024, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 3-7, as it unveiled an array of new developments and sought-after experiences to a global audienc

UVI Partners With Cruzan Rum, Department of Labor on Job Readiness Summer Program

University of the Virgin Islands -
The Job Readiness Summer Program kicks off with an intensive one-week boot camp, running from June 17 to June 23.

Ocean Point Terminals Recognizes Local Charities for Community Work, Donates $300,000 to 20 Non-Profits

Ocean Point Terminals -
Under Ocean Point Terminal’s Charitable Contributions program, donation requests must support the advancement of education, environmental stewardship and community sustainability. 

WAPA Customer Service and Business Offices Adjusted Hours for May 1-3

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority -
While the Customer Service offices are closed, the Authority will not be performing disconnects related to unpaid bills from May 1.

WAPA Celebrates Earth Day and Week of the Young Child on St. Croix and St. John

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority -
These events highlighted the importance of environmental awareness, sustainability and early childhood education in Virgin Islands communities.

WICO Welcomes MSC Cruises ‘TV Star’ Lead Ship

Source Staff -
The $1 billion flagship was built in 2017 in Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazier, France. Geneva-based MSC has committed to investing $10.2 billion for 11 new ships to increase the line’s market share in the cruise industry.

WICO Welcomes Prima, Norwegian’s Most-in-Demand Flagship

Norwegian Cruise Line -
Prima-class ships are designed with lower passenger capacity and more public spaces. They are about 140,000 gross tons, have 16 passenger decks, 11 dining options and other amenities.

USVI Department of Tourism Attends Annual Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit

V.I. Department of Tourism -
Recognized as the premier hotel investment conference for the Caribbean, CHRIS provided an exceptional platform for industry professionals to connect, share insights and explore regional investment opportunities.

Liberty VI to Start Fiber Network Construction at Sion Farm and Sunny Isle Shopping Center

Liberty VI -
As it acquires the necessary permits, the company is moving forward with the work, which will provide access to high-speed internet connectivity to all homes and businesses in the territory.

WEB Aruba Signs Water-as-a-Service® BOOT Agreement With Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group -
Seven Seas Water (Aruba) VBA will construct a new seawater reverse osmosis plant, contributing a total of a minimum of 16,500 cubic meters of daily drinking water per day.

WAPA Human Resources Receives Prestigious Award for Top Healthy Workforce

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s -
Building upon last year's bronze Designation, WAPA's attainment of the gold level highlights the significant progress and dedication of WAPA in creating a supportive and healthy work environment for its workforce.

WICO Welcomes Inaugural Visit of Elegant, Environmentally Friendly ‘MSC Seascape’

West Indian Company (WICO) -
MSC Seascape, berthed at the West Indian Company (WICO) dock where a welcome ceremony was held for Captain Michele Tuvo, 4,827 guests and 1,715 crew.

WAPA Schedules Emergency Outage for Wednesday Morning, Updates STX Rotational Power Outages

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority -
Outage: Revised rotational outage schedule to commence tomorrow for the St. Croix district, on an as needed basis, primarily during peak hours (noon to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

USVI Shines as Premier Destination at 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference

Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands -
Revered as a steady leader in the Caribbean tourism industry, the USVI delegation showcased the territory and its growing accessibility around the cruise industry to key operators and businesses at the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference.

GERS Ready to Pre-Qualify Members for Personal Loans Starting Tuesday

By Source staff -
Beginning Tuesday, active Government Employees’ Retirement System members interested in applying for a personal loan are invited to express their interest by visiting the GERS website at www.usvigers.com, GERS Administrator Angel Dawson Jr. announced on Monday.

Casino Control Commission Empowers USVI With $386K Donation to JAG-VI Program

Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission -
This contribution made possible through 10% of the taxes on the casino's gross revenue earnings, reaffirms the VICCC's commitment to investing in the future of Virgin Islands youth and preparing them for success in the outside world.

Fancy Buying Bungalows On The Bay?

By Mat Probasco -
Your own little hotel in a quiet slice of paradise, where locals and tourists soak up hospitality, blending steel-pan nights and soft ocean-wave days, where business and pleasure can’t help but intertwine like toes in the sand, like ice melting in some flamboyant drink — it’s a dream so powerful, so pervasive, it’s practically a tropical archetype.

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