2010 Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference

Leaders at the highest level of the hotel and tourism industry will join top level global business executives at the 14th annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 4 to 6, 2010. Click for more.

U.S. SBA offers on line course

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers online training access contracting opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, minorities, disadvantaged individuals and veterans. Click for more.

Social networking pays big dividends

Connecting with others on line can increase exposure and potential revenue. Click for more.

A new model for public and private partnerships

The recent global recession and a new flatter 21st century have forced governments and private sectors to review their traditional roles. Click for more.

Schedule a check up for your business

A business check up can help avoid disputes, injuries, damage claims and even strengthen your defenses when lawsuits are unavoidable. Just as regular medical checkups can spot potential problems, periodic “business checkups” can help small businesses anticipate, and guard against, legal liabilities, and excessive costs. Click for more.

More opportunities for USVI and Puerto Rico small business

The Obama Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that minority-owned and small businesses, including women- and veteran-owned businesses, have access to government contracts. Click for more.

Profiting during a bad economy

Our law firm recently established an Asset Stabilization and Strategic Economic Recovery Team (ASSERT) to help businesses stay afloat. Here are some pointers from our team. Click for more.

Investors travel to Trinidad

The 12th annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference convened in Trinidad with record attendance. * archive May 2008* Click for more.

Time for tourism stakeholders to stand up

Creating a ONE Caribbean marketing fund, now even when the economy is bad - especially because the economy is bad- makes sense. Click for more.

St. Croix's business all stars

More than 200 Chamber members and guests attended the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business and Professional Excellence Awards Gala October 17. And the winners are... Click for more.

Cruzan rum in the Virgin Islands

Governor John P. deJongh, Jr., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Cruzan VIRIL, Ltd., makers of Cruzan Rum, the flagship rum brand recently announced a 30-year public-private partnership that includes an expansion of production capacity for Cruzan Rum in the Virgin Islands. Click for more.

Turning the tide of timeshare

No longer marginalized, time-share, now known as’ vacation ownership’ has evolved into a multi billion dollar business around the globe, with more than $13 billion in annual sales. Click for more.

Marketplace shows interest in region remains strong

The 30th annual Caribbean Marketplace, January 10 to 12 2010 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, proved, despite a troubled economy, the Caribbean brand is still strong. Click for more.

Investors gather in Bermuda

They came from the east, west, north and south. And though the numbers declined from last year, those who attended the 13th annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) in Bermuda confirmed a strong commitment to the Caribbean. Click for more.

St. Lucia prime minister builds bridges

St. Lucia is looking to deepen its economic development links with public and private sector players in the Washington DC area. Prime minister Stephenson King recently met with heavy hitters, including Robert Johnson, founder of BET. Click for more.

Virgin Islands celebrates small business

Leonor D. Dottin, State Director of the Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) announced that Ms. Dannica L. Thomas has been selected as the 2009 State Star. Click for more.