Synopsis: Debit Cards, Prepaid, or Gift Cards cannot be charged a surcharge even if they have the VISA or MC logos. Only bonafide credit card purchases may be charged a surcharge. View US Merchant Surcharge Q&A June 12, 2025 (U.S. Virgin Islands) – The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is reminding … Read more
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
For nine consecutive years, with only a pause due to the pandemic, the Foreign Languages Department of St. Croix Central High School has organized an educational and cultural trip to Puerto Rico. This year’s journey was made possible in part by the generous support of local businesses and organizations, including the St. Croix Chamber of … 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
Startup Battle is back in the USVI for its second pitch competition! In partnership with Southern Equity, UVI Research & Technology Park, and the University of the Virgin Islands, the competition returns to St. Thomas to spotlight early-stage founders building in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This year’s Startup Battle will award $100,000 in investments, including $80,000 for … Read more
Even a stormy day with heavy flooding and early closures of schools and government offices couldn’t keep St. Croix’s business community from coming together. The September 18, 2025 Business After Hours, proudly hosted by the USVI Department of Labor, was a success attended by hardy islanders. This month’s St. Croix Chamber of Commerce networking event … Read more