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The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority announces recognition of 2023 Economic Development Week

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands – May 9, 2023 – The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) marks the week of May 8 to May 12, 2023, as the next Economic Development Week. During this week, communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic developers to create more economically vibrant and livable communities.

U.S. Virgin Islands’ representatives unite at 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit to promote business investment opportunities in the USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands -- May 3, 2023 – Continued efforts to attract new investment to the U.S. Virgin Islands abound this week among government officials and other economic developers from the USVI at the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, which is being held May 1-4, 2023. Representatives from the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) joined USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Lt.

Governor Bryan Issues Proclamation Granting Administrative Leave for St. Thomas Carnival

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a proclamation granting administrative leave for non-essential government employees for upcoming events of the 2023 St. Thomas Carnival.

The theme for this year’s Carnival is “Illuminating our Culture for the World to See,” and this month the Territory will be celebrating the 71st anniversary of the Caribbean Region’s largest festivals, which attracts thousands of people to the USVI. This year’s Carnival Village is called “Pupa Kelly” in honor of Kelly Charleswell.

VIEDA Office on St. Croix resumes office operations for in-person services this week

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands – April 19, 2023 – The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) informs the general public that the VIEDA office in the district of St. Croix resumed office operations for in-person services this week on Monday, April 17, 2023 following the restoration of water services at 116 King St. in Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

The VIEDA appreciates the public’s understanding and patience in this matter. 

VIEDA Office on St. Croix closes today due to lack of water impacting Frederiksted area

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands – April 14, 2023 – The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) informs the general public that the VIEDA office in the district of St. Croix closed at 11AM on Friday, April 14, 2023 for in-person services due to a disruption in water service this morning at 116 King St. in Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

VIEDA Board of Directors set to hear, decide on seven matters at Board Meeting on April 13

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – April 12, 2023 - Wayne L. Biggs, Jr., chief executive officer of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA), announces that a Public Hearing for the V.I. Economic Development Commission (VIEDC) will be held at 9AM on Thursday, April 13, 2023