United States Virgin Islands

PCI® offers savings to reduce effects of the January 21 postage rate hike

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Retail, Search Engine Marketing, Finance, Consumer, Consulting, Small Business, Accounting, Professional Services, Publishing, Other Retail, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Seniors, Learning, Multimedia, VIP, Postal, United States Virgin Islands, Individual, USPS, Automation, PCI, Mail

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122136130/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122136130/en/
    PCI is proactively supporting companies in learning more about commingling and presort mail solutions that can significantly reduce the impact of the USPS postage rate increase.
  • Industry leader Postal Center International® (PCI®) is proactively supporting businesses in leveraging PCI's comprehensive mail solutions to reduce the impact of the impending increase.
  • As we prepare for the postage rate increase, we recognize the potential impact on businesses.
  • According to its website, the USPS says its rate increases are aimed at reducing the independent federal agency’s operational costs.

Walgreens Celebrates 15 Years of the Expressions Challenge

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.
  • View the 2023 winning student entries and learn more about the Expressions Challenge at ExpressionsChallenge.com .
  • The 15th anniversary also comes at a time when Walgreens has increased its commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers.
  • Walgreens will leverage that network so more teens can reap the benefits of entering the Expressions Challenge.

U.S. Virgin Islands Marks Impressive Year-End Achievements and Sets Ambitious Goals for 2024

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates the end of 2023 with remarkable achievements and a vision for an even brighter future in 2024.

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  • ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates the end of 2023 with remarkable achievements and a vision for an even brighter future in 2024.
  • While 2022 presented some challenges due to cross-industry constraints, including pilot and airplane shortages, the end-of-2023 projections for 2024 remain positive.
  • Commissioner Joseph Boschulte shared his enthusiasm, stating, "The U.S. Virgin Islands has shown resilience and adaptability, even in challenging times.
  • We are excited to launch the Virgin Islands Boating Expo (VIBE) in 2024.

Applications Open for the Fifth Cohort of USVI Based Tech Startup Accelerator, Accelerate VI

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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ST CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UVI Research and Technology Park (RTPark) announced today that applications are now open for the 2024 cohort of Accelerate VI (AVI), a startup accelerator which supports the growth of the local tech ecosystem by helping tech entrepreneurs scale their businesses in the USVI.

Key Points: 
  • ST CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UVI Research and Technology Park (RTPark) announced today that applications are now open for the 2024 cohort of Accelerate VI (AVI), a startup accelerator which supports the growth of the local tech ecosystem by helping tech entrepreneurs scale their businesses in the USVI.
  • Accelerate VI applications are open to all persons who are 18 years or older with a technology-enabled company.
  • "Accelerate VI is a catalyst for innovation, providing a dynamic platform for tech entrepreneurs to propel their businesses to new heights," said RTPark Director of Entrepreneurship Eric Sonnier.
  • Since its launch in 2019, Accelerate VI has supported four cohorts and 22 startups from the Virgin Islands and beyond through the program.

Newark Public Schools Announces Entrepreneurial Success in National Business Plan Competition

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Motivation, Creativity, YES, Entrepreneurship, Learning, Student, Marketing, Partnership, Rutgers University, Taste, Westside High School, Economic development, Tourism, Management, Tutoring, United States Virgin Islands

Ruffin intends to give young people in underserved communities the tools to succeed in business and create economic opportunities for themselves and their communities.

Key Points: 
  • Ruffin intends to give young people in underserved communities the tools to succeed in business and create economic opportunities for themselves and their communities.
  • It was great to see how they incorporated everything they are learning into a stellar performance at the YES National Business Plan Challenge.
  • The students worked on their business pitches in their entrepreneurial class, which played a pivotal role in their success, along with the Newark Beth Israel Farmers Market partnership for marketing and sales.
  • Their ability to enhance and scale the "Hot Sauce" business demonstrated the practical application of entrepreneurial skills learned in the classroom.

LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA TO ACQUIRE PUERTO RICO AND USVI SPECTRUM AND SUBSCRIBER ASSETS FROM DISH NETWORK

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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(“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has entered into a definitive agreement with DISH Network (“DISH”) to acquire DISH spectrum assets in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and approximately 120,000 prepaid mobile subscribers in those markets in exchange for cash and international roaming credits.

Key Points: 
  • (“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has entered into a definitive agreement with DISH Network (“DISH”) to acquire DISH spectrum assets in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and approximately 120,000 prepaid mobile subscribers in those markets in exchange for cash and international roaming credits.
  • Vivek Khemka, Senior Vice President, Liberty Latin America, commented, “This transaction reinforces our commitment to Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and showcases our intention to optimize service for our mobile customers.
  • The aggregate asset purchase price of $256 million will be paid in four annual installments commencing on the closing date.
  • Liberty Latin America expects to fund the transaction through local liquidity sources, including cash on hand, cash generated from operations, cash generated from asset sales, and/or revolving credit facilities.

JPMorgan Chase Settles Remaining Litigations Relating to Jeffrey Epstein

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Today, JPMorgan Chase announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) government to resolve pending litigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Key Points: 
  • Today, JPMorgan Chase announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) government to resolve pending litigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The settlement terms provide for a payment by JPMorgan Chase of $55 million – the majority of which will go to local charities and assisting victims – plus an additional $20 million in attorneys’ fees.
  • The settlement agreement includes the following:
    $30MM will be contributed by JPMorgan Chase to support USVI charitable organizations whose work is aimed at addressing social ills, including fighting human trafficking and other sex crimes, and to support survivors on their paths to healing.
  • An agreement has also been reached with former executive James Edward Staley to resolve JPMorgan Chase’s claims against him.

Nuvei Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results, Introduces Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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“Nuvei delivered solid second quarter results with Total volume and revenue increasing 68% and 45%, respectively, as we continued to advance our strategic initiatives and scale our platform.

Key Points: 
  • “Nuvei delivered solid second quarter results with Total volume and revenue increasing 68% and 45%, respectively, as we continued to advance our strategic initiatives and scale our platform.
  • The Company ended the second quarter of 2023 with 2,089 employees.
  • Nuvei today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per subordinate voting share and multiple voting share, payable on September 5, 2023 to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2023.
  • The Company further expects to report such dividend as a dividend to U.S. shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

InvestmentPitch Media Video Discusses Reliq Health’s Signing of Contracts with 20 New Rural Health Clinics, Expects to Add 50,000 plus New Patients

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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The company expects to add more than 50,000 patients to its iUGO Care platform by the end of December 2024, with an average revenue of $60 per patient per month.

Key Points: 
  • The company expects to add more than 50,000 patients to its iUGO Care platform by the end of December 2024, with an average revenue of $60 per patient per month.
  • A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on the image or link below:
    For more information, please view the InvestmentPitch Media video which provides additional news about the company.
  • The company will begin onboarding the first five Rural Health Clinics next month and expects to add more than 10,000 patients to its iUGO Care platform by mid-2024.
  • The Rural Health Clinic program is intended to increase access to primary care services for patients in underserved, rural communities.

Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. Announces New Contracts with 20 Rural Health Clinics in CA, NV, PR, TX and the USVI

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Clinics that are granted RHC status receive enhanced reimbursement rates for providing Medicare and Medicaid services to their patients.

Key Points: 
  • Clinics that are granted RHC status receive enhanced reimbursement rates for providing Medicare and Medicaid services to their patients.
  • Reliq specializes in delivering virtual care solutions to remote and rural communities and is uniquely positioned to address the needs of RHCs and their patients.
  • Reliq’s powerful iUGO Care platform supports care coordination and community-based virtual healthcare.
  • Reliq Health Technologies trades on the TSX Venture under the symbol RHT, on the OTC as RQHTF and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the WKN:A2AJTB.