Business News – Page 101 – Virgin Islands Free Press

What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security During Women’s History Month

Each March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. It is a time to reflect on the achievements of women. Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women…

Victor Rodriguez March 7, 2022

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Mayor Orders Russian Flags To Be Removed From Miami International Airport ‘Immediately’

MIAMI — Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has ordered the removal of all Russian flags displayed at Miami International Airport "effectively immediately," she tweeted Thursday morning. The airport maintains an outdoor…

John McCarthy March 4, 2022

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

3 Bodies Recovered After Being Sucked Into Underwater Pipeline In Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN — Rescuers in Trinidad and Tobago recovered the bodies of three welders, the country's state energy company said on Monday, four days after the workers were sucked…

Bro Bot March 3, 2022

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

VIDOJ Reaches $3 Million Settlement In Methyl Bromide Poisoning Of Tourists In St. John

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George said Thursday that a $3Msettlement had been reached with the Terminix pest control company. The settlement stems from a 2017 lawsuit…

John McCarthy March 3, 2022

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Stops In St. Petersburg, Russia, For 2022

MIAMI — Norwegian Cruise Line says that it will alter cruise itineraries that include stops in St. Petersburg, Russia, due to the “escalated situation between Russia and Ukraine,” according to…

Bro Bot March 1, 2022

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

3 Vaccines Every Employee Should Have

Getting vaccinated against diseases like the flu, shingles, and COVID-19 is the best way to protect yourself from infection and possible lifelong side effects. Read this article for more details.…

VI Free Press February 28, 2022

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Likely To Have A Devastating Impact On Caribbean Food Security

BRIDGETOWN — As Russia began its invasion of neighboring Ukraine this week, the world watched— and reacted. On top of the deeply devastating human elements of war have been the…

Bro Bot February 27, 2022

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

USVI To Relax COVID-19 Restrictions So More Cruise Ships Can Visit The Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As cases onboard cruise ships continue to drop, the government will relax the entry requirements for cruise liners to enter the area and visit the territory. Although…

John McCarthy February 22, 2022

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

FDA Warns Parents To Stop Using These Baby Formulas After 4 Infants Hospitalized

STURGIS — Abbott Laboratories said on Thursday it was recalling powdered baby formulas, including Similac, made at a Michigan facility after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who consumed the…

John McCarthy February 19, 2022

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

DPW Gets $5.1 Million Grant For Passenger Ferry Service Between St. Thomas and St. John

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) is among 11 State agencies chosen as grant winners, for the Federal Transit Administration’s 2021 Passenger Ferry Grant Program.…

John McCarthy February 19, 2022