DLCA WARNS AGAINST ILLEGAL CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SURCHARGES ON DEBIT, PREPAID, AND GIFT CARDS

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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

Virgin Islands Department of Labor Issues Final Compliance Notice to Delinquent Businesses

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IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2025Press ContactDr. Gary MolloyOffice: (340) 773-1994 ext. 2105www.vidol.govgary.molloy@dol.vi.gov Virgin Islands Department of Labor Issues Final Compliance Notice to Delinquent Businesses USVI – The Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) has issued a final compliance notice to businesses that remain delinquent in filing mandatory quarterly wage and tax reports for more than eight … Read more

The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of the 2023 Business & Professional Excellence Awards

St. Croix Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the winners of the prestigious Business & Professional Excellence Awards, celebrated at the “Champions of Commerce” Awards Gala on Saturday, May 18th at Grapetree Bay Hotel. The awards recognize outstanding businesses and individuals across various industries who exemplify excellence in: leadership, innovation, customer service, and community impact.  “We are … Read more

VIPA Advises Public of Anticipated Record-Busy Holiday Season

The Virgin Islands Port Authority is advising the public that this upcoming holiday season is anticipated to be the busiest travel season in history.  “The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and several airlines have reported that they expect a record number of travelers for the upcoming holidays. We are also expecting a noted increase in travel … Read more

Community is Given Until Nov. 24 to Comment on Latest Draft of Governor’s Derelict and Abandoned Buildings Bill

Governor Albert Bryan announced on Monday that the public has until November 24 to comment on the latest draft of his proposed bill, aimed to rid the territory town of derelict and abandoned buildings. Government House has circulated the 15-page proposal, which reportedly incorporates the feedback generated by two town hall meetings on the issue … Read more

USVI Winter Economic Summit & OGA Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament 2023

Governor Albert Bryan Jr and Anthony Weeks,the USVI’s de facto Ambassador to Taiwan & the Asia-Pacific Region are inviting members of the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce to the inaugural USVI Winter Economic Summit & OGA Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament 2023, in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands and SEDI-CASE. SEDI-CASE is a USVI … Read more