Governor Bryan to Hold Third Community Business Forum

Community Biz Forum May 2021

Free Two-Hour Online Session Will Focus on COVID Financial Relief and Business Advice for Local Small Businesses U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will hold the third session of the USVI Community Business Forum series focusing on connecting businesses to opportunities for financial relief provided through President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan and … Read more

Senators Adopt Rules of the 34th Legislature, Amend Committee Memberships

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A majority of senators voted to adopt rules that will govern their tenure in the 34th Legislature and made changes to the composition of four standing committees on Monday afternoon, January 25, 2021 during Legislative Session at the Capitol Building. The meeting of the full body was a continuation of their first held on January … Read more

Veterans Opportunity for COVID-19 Vaccination

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The VA Caribbean Healthcare System will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations to the following groups of Veterans: Veterans eligible for and receiving care at VA who are 55 years of age or older Veterans that are Hemodialysis, Chemotherapy, Spinal Cord patients Veterans that are Organ Transplant patients Homeless Veterans Veterans that are First Responders (EMT, Police, … Read more

SBA Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through Dec. 31, 2021

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WASHINGTON— The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31, 2021.  The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and enacted by President Trump on … Read more

Vision 2040 – Take the Survey

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The Vision 2040 Business Survey is intended for owners of businesses located or operating in the U.S. Virgin Islands. All survey input is confidential and results will be aggregated and summarized. The information from this survey will be used to identify critical issues facing businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which will be used to … Read more

Holiday Business & Safety Tips

VIPD Business Holiday Tips

The VIPD reminds businesses that the holiday season has arrived which means restaurants and stores may have a bit more foot traffic and cash on-hand which often results in an uptick in crime. Robbers target restaurants and stores with lax security and untrained employees. As business owners and managers, you are encouraged to stay alert … Read more