St. John business

Secret Harbour Beach Resort, a full-amenity condominium property for families and couples, announced that it has been rated in the top 10% of hotels in the world.

This program applies to both corporate and individual income taxes and gross receipts taxes.

Sponsored by Caribbean Hospitality Professional Development Program and by the Les Roches Global Hospitality Education Initiative, the program targets Caribbean hospitality employees on the management track.

Over a six-month period, SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined provides complimentary entrepreneurship education/ training for executives of high-performing small businesses.

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs notifies the public of its latest territory-wide fuel price survey findings that were conducted on Thursday, May 12, and, rack rate prices effective Monday, May 16.

J. Benton Construction LLC, a construction leader in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has successfully participated in the 9th Annual 2022 National Construction Safety Week. Dedicated to creating a safety culture among all staff, J. Benton Construction jobsite superintendents on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John implemented daily worksite...

Tourism’s rebound is creating new jobs; the Caribbean is poised to be the fastest growing industry regionally and globally.

This prestigious honor is awarded annually by voters in the Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment (PRASE) survey. With 10.00 being a perfect score, Standard Aviation received an average rating of 9.52.

Eligible USVI fishery participants can apply for federal funding for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The USVI Hotel & Tourism Association’s members came together at the annual general meeting to honor 40 years of serving the USVI tourism and hospitality community as of 2021.

This recognition comes as Bohlke is working to complete a brand new modern FBO facility to serve the private and military aviation needs of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Small Business Administration Puerto Rico/ U.S. Virgin Islands District Office and the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce renewed their strategic alliance memorandum to ensure that small business owners/entrepreneurs from the area’s main islands and surrounding area are able to take part in federal opportunities to enhance revenues, operations and expansion.

MSC Seashore will undergo a day-long U.S. Coast Guard inspection while in port, prompting WICO to delay the traditional welcome ceremony until the ship’s return on Tuesday, May 17.

The grant will award up to $50,000 to eligible locally registered and licensed businesses with less than 100 employees operating in the territory for assistance with anything to make their business more resilient and innovative.  

These are the ships that will be calling on St. Thomas docks at the West Indian Co. (WICO) Dock in Havensight, unless otherwise indicated.

“We brought home the gold!” exclaimed Todd Manley, co-founder of Mutiny Island Vodka, the world’s first vodka distilled from breadfruit.

The distinguished panelists encouraged youth to engage in all available opportunities to shape their future, whether it be through furthering their education or engaging in a specific trade and working after high school graduation.

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable co-hosted by Chairwoman Maxine Waters of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Honorable Mia Amor Mottley QC MP, prime minister of Barbados.

Vanessa Ledesma, acting CEO and director general of CHTA, said, “This is such a great fit for CHTA,” she said, adding that more of the Caribbean can now be on the cutting-edge when it comes to implementing solutions to pressing challenges.