Stephen Power has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas where he will oversee all dining venues, room service, catering and culinary events.

 The Virgin Islands Charter Yacht League is now registering participants for this year’s holiday-themed Lighted Boat Parade, which will take place on Friday, Dec. 16, along with the Miracle on Main Street celebration, hosted by the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce.

The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center is offering a series of seminars on St. Thomas and St. John focusing on how to start up a business in the territory.

The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the launch of the Young Entrepreneur Series (YES).

Agility Recovery Solutions and the U.S. Small Business Administration will host an online webinar focusing on how preparedness affects a company’s bottom line. 

The Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN) partnership, the V.I. Energy Office, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Departments of Energy and the Interior, and the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority are working with V.I. businesses on solutions to increase energy efficiency and lower energy costs.

To support the Clear Blue Sky walkathon, “A Mindful Walk,” Choice Wireless presented a donation for $500 to continue the center’s work with Virgin Islanders with mental disabilities. The annual walkathon is scheduled for Saturday, Oct 2.