As of Wednesday, Bates Trucking, Marco Trucking, Just Right Trucking, and Goldmine Trash Removal have all stopped hauling trash to the St. Croix landfill. The four major waste haulers on staged a massive protest action, blocking entry to the Anguilla Landfill and deciding as a group to stop collecting waste throughout St. Croix until payments … Read more
On July 1, St Croix Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Akeel Philip St. Jean, Esq. and Board Member, John Lewis met with the Governor and the heads of Port Authority, Tourism, and the VI Taxicab Commission Government House to discuss matters pertaining to Tourism. Members of the Senate Economic Development and Agriculture Committee learned Tuesday that … Read more
(U.S. Virgin Islands) – Commissioner Richard Evangelista of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is notifying the public of its latest territory-wide fuel price survey that was conducted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Fuel surveys are designed to inform consumers of the most affordable fuel prices throughout the territory. Consumers may view complete fuel … Read more
Among the highlights: Hotel revenues are up 75%; 1st Quarter 2022 visitors are almost double the same period in 2021; unemployment hits lowest level in years at 7.9%; refinery restart and Marriott’s return expected to provide major additional boost to Government finances U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on March 25 attended the Office of … Read more
Published On March 22, 2022 05:09 AM Ernice Gilbert | March 22, 2022 By GETTY IMAGES The Bryan administration made known Monday that the deadline for private businesses to apply for Premium Pay stimulus for their eligible employees has been extended to March 31. The move follows backlash the administration fielded following a Consortium story which highlighted the … Read more
As the U.S. spirits industry continues to adapt to the changes of the past few years, the worldwide spirits market has continued to grow. Small businesses in particular have experienced an enormous amount of growth. Over 1,800 craft distilleries operated in the U.S. in 2019 – quite a jump compared to the roughly 100 operating … Read more