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St. Croix’s Eric Tushim Arrested For Allegedly Preying On The Elderly
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix handyman was arrested this weekend on charges related to preying on the elderly, authorities said. Officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department’s Special Operations Bureau arrested Eric Tushim, 59, about 9:02 p.m. on Saturday on a warrant for aggravated identity theft, obtaining money by false

How To Select The Perfect Conference Call App For Your Business
With so many new digital conference calling apps on the market, it can be quite challenging to find one that fits both your business’s specific needs and its budget. A good conference calling app should be easy to use, affordable, versatile, and offer great customer service. Here, we’ll discuss what

Business Divisions You Need To Get Digitized
The job of business managers doesn’t come easy. They’re responsible for overseeing everything going on in the workplace. They put their effort into creating a balance between maximizing work efficiency and maintaining a healthy work environment for their employees. In their efforts to do so, they’re always seeking best practices

VIPD Teams Up With Government Agencies, Private Business, To Put Joy On Thanksgiving Tables
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — At least 250 residents of the Bovoni and Paul M. Pearson Garden Housing communities were presented with turkeys this week on St. Thomas. Alpine Securities USVI, one of the territory’s leading Economic Development Authority beneficiaries has been giving back to the community in various ways throughout the

SBA Approved 28% More Loans In The USVI This Year
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 439 loans for $78.2 million to small businesses in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during fiscal year 2019, a 35 and 28 percent increase, respectively, from the previous year. Of the total loans approved, 189 for $39 million were

Security Guard Gets 1.75 Years In Prison For Stealing $70K From St. John ATM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A former security guard pleaded for leniency but was still sentenced to 1.75 years in prison for stealing $70,000 from an ATM on St. John two days before Hurricane Irma devastated the island. Shackled and dressed in a tan jumpsuit, Bougouneau maintained his innocence Thursday despite being

Plaza Extra West To Bring Smiles To Children’s Faces This Christmas On St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc. (LSSVI) is pleased to announce that Plaza West Supermarket and the Hamed Family will host the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Fundraising Sale to support Queen Louise Home for Children. Christmas trees will be on sale on November 30 and December

SENATOR GITTENS: WAPA Wasting Millions On Unneeded Property Leases
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (WAPA) has provided copies of the leases requested by Senator Kenneth Gittens, but he said that “they do little to alleviate concerns about the utility’s spending and management practices.” “I do appreciate that WAPA’s CEO eventually provided additional information on

LIMETREE BAY: Public Invited To ‘Community Open House Event’ At UVI
FREDERIKSTED — Limetree Bay Refining is inviting the public to attend a “community outreach and open house event” this week at the University of the Virgin Islands. The event will provide residents with the opportunity to learn more about the benefits and/or impact the facility may have on our community.

U.S. Virgin Islands Hopes To Spur Hotel Expansion With New Hotel Development Law
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands took another in a series of strategic moves designed to encourage economic development under the aegis of Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. The expanded Hotel Development Bill, No 33-0104, signed into law on October 7 allows hotel developers to channel a percentage of room revenue to finance renovating existing