Three Airlines to Expand Service to St. Thomas
With the latest flight additions, the U.S. Virgin Islands is now being served by approximately 13,000 seats each week – 9,000 to St. Thomas and 4,000 to St. Croix (not including intra-island service).
Scotiabank Donates $10,000 to the University of the Virgin Islands
The UVI Scotiabank Scholarship Fund has supported students who attend the university with a total $346,500 since the initial gift in 1986.
Enterprise Zone Commission to Conduct Feasibility Study for Processing and Packaging Plant
To analyze the potential for establishing a processing and packaging plant in the territory the EZC, in partnership with UVI, will conduct a feasibility study on establishing this type of plant in the U.S.V.I.
BIR Reminds Residents to File Income Tax Returns in the Virgin Islands
“Bona fide residents of the Virgin Islands should not file their individual income tax returns, electronically or by mail, with the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS),” said Director of the BIR Marvin L. Pickering.
IRS Updates Victims of Hurricane Maria on Tax Relief; Some Tax Deadlines Extended to...
The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area.
JetBlue to Resume Second Daily Flight From St. Thomas to San Juan
JetBlue will resume its second daily flight between the St. Thomas Cyril E. King Airport and San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport on Feb. 15.
Viya Informs Customers of New Cable TV System, New 4GLTE Network
During the last year, Viya has continued to improve the quality of communication and entertainment for U.S. Virgin Islands customers, despite the challenges faced in the wakes of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Pickles in Paradise to Reopen Under New Management
Beverly Melius, the owner of Pickles in Paradise, is hanging up her apron and handing over the keys to the popular restaurant and bar in Coral Bay.
WAPA Board Authorizes Extension of Lines of Credit
The unanimous board votes came at a special meeting made necessary by the Dec. 31, 2017, expiration of the existing lines of credit.
FEMA Recovery Centers Offer Help With SBA Disaster Loans
SBA disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes -- most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters -- to cover uninsured losses from the hurricanes.