Category: Business
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CARIBBEAN ADVERTISING GROUP MOVES AHEAD
In a couple of weeks, a new Caribbean advertising entity is expected to receive official recognition — after having already won an…
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ENGINEER, SURVEYOR EXAMINERS MEET ON ST. THOMAS
Two hundred state examining board members of the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors and their spouses have come to…
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V.I. BUSINESSES WIN ADVERTISING AWARDS
Daytona Beach Florida – Saturday, May 15th.The U.S. Virgin Islands took the majority of the Caribbean awards at the Annual American Advertising…
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MARTIN P.R. SENDS NEW USVI UPDATES
Here are the two latest updates on Virgin Islands goings-on, dated May 17, from Martin Public Relations to the national press and…
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TUNICK BUILDS OFFICE COMPLEX ON BELTJEN HILL
If you've wondered what that plywood construction on Beltjen Road is all about, wonder no more. James D. Tunick, president of Theodore…
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CHASE SPONSORS SMALL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM
Chase Manhattan bank is hosting a reception and symposium from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 24 at Palms Court Harbor…
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RITZ-CARLTON SET TO EXPAND
The Ritz Carlton wants to expand by building 24 hotel rooms and 24 two- and- three- bedroom hotel suites. The proposed development…
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SPRING BOAT SHOW TAKES OVER MARINA
Fifty charter yachts filled up Crown Bay Marina for the 8th annual Spring Boat Show. The May 14 to 16 event had…
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V.I. WELL REPRESENTED AT CARIBBEAN WEEK
Tourism is the major industry that supports the Virgin Islands economy. And V.I. officials are doing their part in New York City…
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SEVEN NEW THEATERS ‘COMING SOON'
The sign on the front of the building going up at the new Market Square East — only a few thousands yards…
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MVA HIRED TO TAPE SINBAD
Mountain Video Associates is at it again. The firm has been hired by E! (Entertainment Television, the national cable TV network) to…
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MARTIN P.R. SENDS NEW USVI UPDATE
Here's the latest update on Virgin Islands goings-on, dated May 6, from Martin Public Relations to the national press and travel agents.
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BANCO POPULAR OPENS HIBISCUS ALLEY BRANCH
Banco Popular will officially open the doors Monday, May 10, to its Charlotte Amalie Hibiscus Alley branch. The new center in the…
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BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TO SPEAK HERE
Businesses on the Move will sponsor a networking event at its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May, 12, at Palms Court…
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SPARKS FLY AT ABA MEDIATION CONFERENCE
Two Virgin Islands lawyers and mediators had a chance to meet the real-life attorneys who argued both sides of the toxic waste-dumping…
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MARTIN P.R. SENDS OUT NEW V.I. UPDATE
Here's the latest U.S. Virgin Islands update sent May 3 by Martin Public Relations, the territory's P.R. firm, to the national press…
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COORS LIGHT COMMEMORATES CARNIVAL '99
For the sixth straight year, a limited edition Coors Light can commemorating Carnival 1999 is available throughout the Virgin Islands. Carnival labeled…
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FINANCING FORUMS SET FOR V.I. BUSINESSES
Economic development forums on access to business financing will be held for V.I. businesses at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the…
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U.S.V.I. MEDIA UPDATE
Here is another media update from the V.I.'s public relations firm — Martin Public Relations — that was sent to travel professionals…
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TWO WOMEN ARTISTS AND A RESTAURANT
For three nights diners at Alexander's Cafe in Frenchtown will miss the old familiar photos of Austria. They have been replaced by…
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GROUP EXPLORING AIR SERVICE TO SAN JUAN
Another stateside group is exploring a commuter airline service between San Juan and St. Thomas and St. Croix. The Chicago-based group, called…
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NO REPLACEMENT YET FOR HEYWARD AT AT&T
AT&T-Virgin Islands still hasn't named a replacement for Ilene Heyward, who resigned as general manager March 31.
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THE NEWS FROM MARTIN P.R.
Here's the latest news advisory sent by Martin Public Relations in Richmond, Va., to the national travel press and travel agents about…
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CANEEL STOPS SUNDAY BRUNCH UNTIL NOVEMBER
St. Thomians who love that lavish Sunday brunch at Caneel Bay will have to wait until late November to enjoy it again.
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GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS SECRETARIES WEEK & DAY
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull has proclaimed the Week of April 18-24 as Secretaries Week and April 21 as Secretaries Day in the…
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JOHNSON & WALES TO OFFER PROGRAMS HERE
St. Thomas will be the site of much excitement in the hotel and restaurant sphere when professional training starts here this summer.
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THERE'S SOMETHING NEW AT CAFE LULU
It's new for Cafe Lulu, but not for chef and owner Patricia La Corte. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, La Corte will…
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COMFORT ZONE SELLS LOCAL ART
The Comfort Zone, the new bath, bed and home store at Port of Sale in Havensight, is now featuring batiks by local…
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KNIGHT STATIONS NAME NEW G. M.
Mark Bastin, former general manager of WIVI 96 ROCK and most recently marketing director of West Indies Corp., has been named the…
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EXIT CHART HOUSE, ENTER HARBORSIDE
Chart House Restaurant in Frenchtown will close this fall but other than a name change, most diners may not even notice.