WAPA Board Extends Lines of Credit for FirstBank and Banco Popular
Board members also approved a time-only contract extension between WAPA and Sulzer Turbo Services to facilitate completion of a maintenance overhaul on generating Unit 23.
VIPA Increases Cargo Ship Berthing Capacity at Containerport
Two 525-foot cargo ships can now berth simultaneously at the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port and Transshipment Center, commonly referred to as The Containerport.
U.S. Virgin Islands Solidifies Relationship With Cruise Lines
The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to strengthen its relationship with cruise line partners as the region prepares for the strong growth forecast for the cruise ship industry.
DeGazon Demands WICO Begins Making Payments to Government
WICO has long paid a set fee – a payment in lieu of taxes of $700,000 per year – instead of paying corporate income tax, property tax or gross receipts taxes. But it has fallen millions of dollars behind in its payments.
Viya Announces Its ‘We Want You Back’ Debt Relief Program
Viya is poised to bring relief to hundreds of customers to erase a substantial portion of their old debt for Viya’s service.
Diageo USVI Names Cynthia Arnold VP of Operations
Cynthia Arnold has been promoted to vice president, operations, Diageo USVI, and she will lead the 70-person team at the company’s Captain Morgan rum distillery on St. Croix.
Plaskett Announces Over $1 Million Investment Award for Economic Development
“The investment will help hire managing directors, provide for industry analysis, and facilitate public meetings to gather ideas for the plan, which will lay the groundwork for the next 20 years of development in the territory."
Renewable Energy Forum Awards BMR Energy’s St. Croix Solar Restoration ‘Best Resilience Project’
The project, located on St. Croix, was recognized for setting a precedent for resilient, renewable energy infrastructure rehabilitation and development in the region.
VIPA Increases Cargo Ship Berthing Capacity at Containerport on St. Croix
Two 525-foot cargo ships can now berth simultaneously at the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port and Transshipment Center (commonly referred to as The Containerport) at Krause Lagoon, St. Croix.
Department of Tourism Seeking Hospitality Greeters
Applications for contracted employment may be picked up at the Department of Tourism's offices.