St. Croix Chamber of Commerce

‼️REMINDER - New Minimum Wage goes into effect today.

Effective April 24, 2026, the minimum wage in the U.S. Virgin Islands increases to $12.00 per hour under the Virgin Islands Fair Labor Standards Act.

The New Minimum Wage

💲Standard minimum wage: $12.00 per hour, effective April 24, 2026
💲Tipped employees in Tourist Services and Restaurants: $4.80 per hour
💲 Important note for tipped employees: if an employee’s hourly wage plus tips do not add up to $12.00, the employer is required by law to make up the difference

Overtime Pay

Under the VI Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime is paid at time and a half the regular rate of pay for:

💲 Any hours worked over 8 hours in a single day
💲 Any hours worked over 40 hours in a week
💲 Any hours worked on the 6th and/or 7th consecutive day of a workweek

✈️🍽️Special rules for the Tourism and Restaurant Industries:

💲 Overtime on the 6th and 7th consecutive day is paid only if 40 hours were already worked during the first five or six consecutive days
💲 Overtime is paid on the 7th consecutive day regardless
💲 Overtime is exempt on the 6th consecutive day if 40 hours have not been reached during that workweek

Welcome St. Croix Chamber of Commerce, New Member Keswick Insurance, now open on St Croix 🏝️,

ST CROIX We’re OPEN and ready for you! 🎉

Come see us at Keswick Insurance for fast, reliable coverage and a team that’s got your back every step of the way.

📍 Located next to Mt. Welcome Pharmacy, across from Canegata Ball Park
🕒 Monday–Friday | 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Whether you’re starting a new policy or making a change, we make the process simple and stress-free.

💻 Visit us online at www.keswickinsurance.com
📲 Call us today at (340) 714-8100

🌿 BIG NEWS, St. Croix! 🌿

RePlastic Recycle is COMING to the Peter’s Rest Convenience Center in partnership with VI Waste Management Authority— and we can't wait to see you there!

Starting Monday, April 27, you can drop off your clean plastics (types 1, 2, and 5) right where you already bring your trash. Our staff will be on-site to help you every step of the way!

♻️ Here's what to bring:
1️⃣ Plastic Type 1 (water bottles, soda bottles, most clear plastics)
2️⃣ Plastic Type 2 (gallon water jugs, milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles)
5️⃣ Plastic Type 5 (yogurt containers, sour cream containers, deli containers)

📋 Quick prep checklist:
✅ CLEAN
✅ Lids removed
✅ Plastic labels removed

Not sure if your item qualifies? No worries — our friendly team will be there to help!

📍 Peter’s Rest Convenience Center, St. Croix
🕘 Monday – Saturday | 9AM – 4PM

A huge thank you to Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) for making this possible. Let’s make St. Croix a little greener, one piece of plastic at a time. See you April 27! 👋♻️

The Foreign Languages Department of St. Croix Central High School just returned from their annual educational and cultural trip to Puerto Rico, and the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce was proud to be among the sponsors making it happen.

✈️ Here is a little of what the students got to experience:

A tour of Ana G. Méndez University, where they learned about advanced academic programs and asked the real questions about their futures.

A visit to the traditional town of Loíza, where they exchanged stories with Puerto Rican students their own age and participated in a Bomba workshop, one of Puerto Rico's most powerful cultural traditions rooted in African heritage. And along with Ms. Steele's French students, they translated the workshop into both languages.

Lunch at the Capitolio of Puerto Rico, hosted by Carlos "Johnny" Méndez Núñez, President of the Representative Chamber.

A tour of La Fortaleza, the Governor's residence. Unfortunately, while Governor Jennifer González had plans to greet them personally, an emergency cabinet meeting pulled her away.

Congrats on 9 years of building this experience for Crucian students. We are honored to be part of it.

Huge congratulations to Chairperson Eli A. Torres, Ms. Monifa Steele, Principal Andrea Hobson, and every student who made the most of this trip.

🌟 We are always proud to invest in the future of St. Croix!

Two Centerline rentals spotted in the wild at Rainbow Beach — a favorite spot to grab lunch at Rhythms at Rainbow Beach 🌈, kick back in beach chairs and an umbrella from West End Water Sports 🏖️ ,float in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea, and stick around for one of St. Croix’s beautiful West End sunsets🌅.

St. Croix community, join us this Wednesday to Network and Connect with The RTPark. 🤝

Connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators in St. Croix as we come together to build relationships, exchange ideas, and strengthen our community.

Enjoy a live stream of the 13D Business Leadership Lecture Series featuring global futurist Nikolas Badminton.

📍 UVI RTPark Headquarters, 64 West, St. Croix
📅 April 1, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM

RSVP: https://hubs.ly/Q048S3lr0

Don't miss this wonderful event to benefit the The Children's Museum of St. Croix and the children of St Croix!

When you buy a ticket, you’re doing more than attending an event—you’re investing in play, literacy, and learning experiences for children across St. Croix. 🌟

Join us: Night at the Museum
🗓️ Sat, March 21 | 6–10 PM
📍 25 Estate Carlton
🎟️ $125 per person | 👕 Casual Attire

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.childrensmuseumstx.org/
(or scan the QR)
🤝 Become a Sponsor: Help power exhibits, programs, and outreach for local families.

The public is invited to attend the 54th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the U.S. Virgin Islands from Feb. 14–16, at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, Estate Lower Love on St. Croix. The theme is “Agriculture and Technology: An Ideal Mix In 2026”.

The entrance fee is $8 for adults, $5 for children, and $6 for senior citizens. The fair will open daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., with opening ceremonies scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Learn More.
https://www.uvi.edu/news/2026/26_004_agrifest_2026_set_febraury_14_16.html

Mama's Black Sheep will be playing on the outdoor stage this Friday. The party is starting at 6:00pm.
Bring your chairs!