Congress Passes Fourth Bipartisan Coronavirus Package to Bolster Small Businesses, Farmers and Health Care Needs

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“This Legislation Provides Small Business Funding, Supports Hospitals and Farmers, and Invests in Nationwide Testing,” stated Congresswoman Plaskett Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, Chairwoman of the Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $484 billion package to … Read more

St Croix Chamber of Commerce 2020 Scholarship

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The annual St Croix Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors planning to major in Business Management, Administration, and/or related fields such as, but not limited to, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Information Technology. The Application Deadline is May 12, 2020 One four year scholarship will be awarded. The monetary amount of the … Read more

Updated Government Agencies Changes to Normal Operations in Response to COVID-19

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As of April 24, 2020 Here are the current operating procedures for Government of the Virgin Islands departments and agencies modifying their operations include: Bureau of Corrections The Bureau of Corrections has suspended in-person visitations at all correctional facilities and all volunteer programs, work details, and furloughs until further notice. For more information, visit boc.vi.gov. Bureau … Read more

Safety in Paradise: FREE Online Services and Resources for COVID-19

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The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Safety In Paradise (SIP) Program is closely monitoring COVID-19 which is a global health care concern.  Containing the virus at this point is especially critical to reduce the spread of the disease and its impact on businesses, workers, customers, and the general public.  Employers must have a plan … Read more

Chamber Members Respond to COVID-19 with Action

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While our community faces many challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic that has not only affected the Territory of the US Virgin Islands, but the entire globe, many of our St Croix Chamber Members have stepped up to the challenge through innovation and collaboration. While accommodations are closed to new bookings through at least April … Read more