ATLANTA — A Georgia man said his former employer owed him a pretty penny, $915 to be exact, after leaving his job in November. But Andreas Flaten said he was shocked to see his final payment: 90,000 oil or grease covered pennies, at the end of his driveway earlier this month, news outlets reported. Atop […]
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Royal Caribbean Foresees A ‘Controlled’ Return To The U.S. Virgin Islands
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Royal Caribbean gave the local business community a preview of what to expect when its ships return to local waters. The answer is, of course, not as much as before COVID-19. In an online meeting sponsored by Governor Albert Bryan and Royal Caribbean Group, cruise line officials described a more limited and […]
Bryan Testifies About ‘Building Back Better’ Before U.S. House Committee
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan testified remotely today before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources and told federal lawmakers that Virgin Islanders are well-versed in resilience and building back; however, the territories lack the financial support from the federal government that would allow them to stay abreast of the constant challenges they face. “The funds […]
Governor Bryan Meets With Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Virtually
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan. and Missouri Governor Michael Parson, who co-chair the National Governors Association’s (NGA) Community Renewal Task Force, met via Zoom on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to talk about how the NGA can most effectively work with the Biden Administration to further education in the country. The discussion touched […]
Attorney Akeel St. Jean Elected To Helm St. Croix Chamber of Commerce
CHRISTIANSTED — Attorney Akeel St. Jean has been elected chairman of the board of directors for the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce. St. Jean, 31, has replaced former chairman Ryan Nelthropp, and will serve a two-year term. “It was a surprise, actually, they called me and said we really think you ought to be chair,” […]
Gov. Bryan Working To Push CDC To Allow Cruise Lines To Dock At U.S. Ports Of Call
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan said in today’s Government House weekly press briefing that he is working with other governors to proactively urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lift its “No Sail Order” and allow the cruise lines to resume passenger operations in the United States. Governor Bryan said he and other government […]
Bryan To Testify Before House Committee On ‘Build Back Better’ Program On Weds
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will testify virtually before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24. Governor Bryan, as well as the Governors of all the U.S. territories, will appear via Zoom to discuss President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan and how the federal initiative can specifically […]
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Program Awards UVI $4.1 Million To Fix Dorm
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, recently awarded up to $4,123,164 to the University of the Virgin Islands to retrofit the dormitories and library on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas. The wind retrofit of all five residence halls (North, South, East, West and Middle) and the Ralph M. […]
Bureau of Corrections Response To St. Croix AVIS Newspaper’s Weekend Edition
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections (BOC) said it “continues to progress,despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have affected employee morale,wellness, and work-life balance at correctional agencies nationwide.” Director Wynnie Testamark said she will continue to focus on supporting BOC staff by offering increased training, wellness, and virtual resiliency […]
How Do Online Casinos Attract And Retain Players?
The online gambling industry is fast-growing, with new casinos popping up almost on a daily basis. In such a competitive environment, online casino operators have to be innovative in terms of attracting new players and retaining their existing customer base. Offering bonuses Almost every online casino offers its clients some form of bonus. There are […]