OFG Bancorp, parent company of Oriental Bank, announced the Virgin Islands Banking Board approved the first regulatory step related to the acquisition of Scotiabank’s U.S. Virgin Island operations. The permit authorizes Oriental to organize a bank in the territory. To assume Scotiabank’s operations and start serving customers in the USVI, Oriental will also need a license and approval from […]
U.S. Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter signed by 47 members of Congress to President Trump’s Administration requesting the disbursement of funds, which were already appropriated, to improve and build a more resilient electric grid in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. After more than two years since Hurricane María devastated […]
U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division representatives are working in St. Croix and St. Thomas to provide compliance assistance and education for employers, and to investigate payroll practices related to ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricanes Irma and María, the agency announced. WHD will review employers’ compliance with federal labor statutes including the McNamara-O’Hara […]
https://media.blubrry.com/dollarsandsensenewsismybusines/newsismybusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NIMB-Podcast-S1E9_mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSU.S. Small Business Administration Regional Administrator Steven Bulger is visiting the island this week as a curtain raiser to the start of this year’s Emerging Leaders program, which so far has graduated more than 90 local companies, said SBA District Director for Puerto Rico and […]
The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) announced the recipients of the 2018-2019 AT&T STEM grants. The professionals working in schools across the territory were competitively selected to receive awards ranging from $1,250 to $8,500, for a total funding cycle of more than $70,000, the nonprofit said. Grant funds will be used to facilitate […]
As part of its strategy to reach customers where they are, AT&T has rolled out a mobile store in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The mobile store will be used at community events, such as holiday events, concerts and festivals. It also will be at the Department of Housing, Parks & Recreation complex at Cruz Bay […]
On Jan. 8, 2019, Seaborne’s service between San Juan and St. Croix increases from three to five daily flights, the company confirmed.
WOA is an AT&T employee resource group focused on professional development and community efforts to prepare students, especially young girls, for the future.
This is the largest single contribution made by the AT&T Foundation to CFVI to date, it was confirmed.
Four hospitals under the Metro Pavia Health System have joined the Cigna Health Insurance network.
WHD has also undertaken significant outreach activities to educate employers and employees about compliance with federal wage laws, as part of its ongoing hurricane response efforts.
On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane María’s landfall in the Caribbean, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Pete Lopez will meet this week with commonwealth, territory, and local partners.
The Salvation Army St. Thomas Corps has received a $65,000 donation from AT&T PR/USVI.
The Federal Communications Commission has made available $64.2 million in Stage 1 funding to help providers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands restore voice and broadband service in the aftermaths of Hurricane Irma and María.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has joined partners across federal, tribal, state, and local governments in preparation for the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season.
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