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BIR Reminds Businesses of Postal Excise Taxes

         The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue reminds the business community that items imported into the territory via the United…

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The V.I. Police Department has a theme song, "Don't Run, Don't Hide," written by local musicians Fusion Band for use in the government television channel documentary, "V.I. Cops."

 
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Some Thoughts on Signatures Needed for Board of Elections Recalls

Mathematics are universal and I think it might be helpful to discuss the question of just how many signatures will be needed to put the proposed recall on the ballot.

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2012-02-03 00:02:07
June’s Views … From The Farm

Lots and lots of rain is not necessarily the best thing for growing; too much of it can bring a proliferation of weeds and vines, root rot, destructive bugs and more.

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2012-01-30 00:33:29
St. Thomas Man Charged with Phone Threats

A St. Thomas man employed by Boynes Trucking, Inc. was arrested Friday by the FBI for allegedly sending threatening text messages to the owner of the company.

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2012-01-27 23:53:58
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M/V Capt. Vic Returns to Ferry Service

The M/V Capt. Vic, owned and operated by Love City Car Ferries Inc., returned to service on Saturday, July 3. 

Read entire articleJul 4 2010 - 1:41am
Guardian Insurance Gets Rating Upgrade

Guardian Insurance, the Virgin Islands largest automobile insurance carrier, announced that A.M. Best Co. has raised its financial strength rating and its issuer credit rating.

Read entire articleJun 6 2009 - 3:42am
SBA and UVI Celebrate Small Business Week

The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center, the University of the Virgin Islands and the U.S. Small Business Administration celebrate Small Business Week from June 1-5.

Read entire articleMay 26 2009 - 3:41am
SBA's Live Web Chat Answers Economic Recovery Questions

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Web Chat series starts the new year with a focus on small businesses and the credit crunch.

Read entire articleJan 9 2009 - 12:49am
FirstBank Closes for Three Kings Day

FirstBank, First Express and First Insurance will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Read entire articleJan 2 2009 - 12:16pm
Doty Speaks at USVI Hotel & Tourism Meeting

Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson Doty will unveil the 2009 Marketing and Public Relations Initiatives for the territory at the November Membership Meeting of the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association.

Read entire articleNov 3 2008 - 11:44pm
Energy Office Makes Presentations at Business Expo

The Virgin Islands Energy Office staff will conduct presentations at the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Read entire articleOct 30 2008 - 11:21pm
Innovative Business Offices to Close for Columbus Day

Innovative Telephone officials have announced that the Innovative Business Offices throughout the territory will be closed Monday, Oct. 13.

Read entire articleOct 11 2008 - 5:44pm
Pistarckle Theater Hosting Business After Hours

Pistarckle Theater will host the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours on Sept. 11, at which it will announce its 18th season.

Read entire articleSep 4 2008 - 7:53pm
Source Manager's Journal: Destructive Mistrust

In an ongoing series of columns, Frank Schneiger works to find solutions to the difficult organizational problems that affect government, most businesses and non-profit organizations.
This week Schneiger takes on the third of the Four Horsemen of the Managerial Apocalypse: Mistrust.

Read entire articleJul 15 2008 - 2:46am