St. John business

These Virgin Islands business owners will learn how to apply for disaster assistance programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (US SBA) due to the impact of the new coronavirus pandemic.

Leisure visitors are strongly encouraged to remain at home and follow COVID-19 prevention measures recommended by public health experts. Business travelers, flight crews, health officials, emergency personnel, government guests and persons who reside in the USVI may travel to and from the territory.

Throughout the meeting, the members shared concerns regarding access for customers to banking services. Bank officials from Banco Popular, First Bank, the Bank of St. Croix, Merchants Commercial Bank and Oriental Bank all provided information.

Under the program, employers of businesses of 500 or fewer employees can get a low-interest loan, and the SBA will forgive the loan if all employees are kept on the job for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest or utilities.

Broadband VI has launched a free Broadband VI mobile app allowing customers to troubleshoot, manage and service their accounts from the convenience of their mobile phone. The app is available for Android and iPhone devices.

VIEDA encourages you to explore resources available to small businesses during this public health crisis.

The following example is guidance on how the employer should transmit information to the individual(s) affected by downsizing.

Oriental has announced another initiative within the Relief Program for Businesses for its commercial customers that have been economically affected by the coronavirus COVID-19.

Viya’s technicians will continue to work around the clock to monitor the network and promptly deal with issues that affect service that do not require an on-site visit. The company is making arrangements to ensure that mobile devices (Mi-Fis) are available to customers who are seeking a convenient option to wired service.

Drive Green VI is providing you with an easy and affordable way to get a great deal on a vehicle from the safety of your own home.