What every employer and employee in the Virgin Islands needs to know Effective April 24, 2026, the minimum wage in the U.S. Virgin Islands increases to $12.00 per hour under the Virgin Islands Fair Labor Standards Act. Whether you are a business owner updating your payroll or an employee wanting to know your rights, here … Read more
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) has executed a contract for the demolition and reconstruction of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL). The contract awarded to Suffolk Construction signals the start of the preconstruction phase valued at $3.4M. This includes optimizing designs, conducting constructability reviews, and … Read more
The Virgin Islands Department of Labor is pleased to invite your organization to participate in our upcoming 2026 Career Fair in April. Employer registration is now officially open, and we are excited to help you tap into the Territory’s premier talent pool. This year, they are placing a special emphasis on connecting employers with the … Read more
The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) has launched the BizPulse VI: Business Climate Survey. This survey is designed to capture direct feedback from the business community about their experiences operating in the U.S. Virgin Islands, including the challenges they face and potential solutions that could improve the business environment. As part of the ongoing … Read more
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) have completed one of the largest land acquisitions in territorial history, securing 2,469 acres at Maroon Ridge and Annaly Bay on St. Croix. The $17.5 million purchase, finalized Aug. 15, was funded through the … Read more
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) will host a Territory-wide Hurricane Residential White Goods and Bulk Waste Clean-up from Saturday, August 23, 2025, to Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Residents are encouraged to bring bulk waste items, such as furniture, mattresses, carpets, grills, and other bulky items, as … Read more