For Immediate Release September 16, 2004
[10:00 a.m.]

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT

The U. S. V. I. Coalition for Sustainable Economic Development, Inc. [VISED, INC.], announces the postponement indefinitely of its;

“FIRST ANNUAL PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECTOR OUTREACH EXPORT PROMOTION AND TRADE REMEDIES SEMINAR AT CARAMBOLA BEACH RESORT, ESTATE DAVIS BAY, ST. CROIX, U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, SEPTEMBER 16, & 17, 2004”

DUE TO DAMAGES CAUSED BY tropical Storm Jeanne to the hotel at the Carambola Beach Resort. Additionally, the team of federal officials who traveled from Washington, D. C., is unable to get to St. Croix from Puerto Rico because of storm damages at their hotels, plus the State of Emergency in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Amadeo I. D. Francis, Interim Chairman, the Trustees, Executive Director and General Membership thank the individuals, businesses, and Virgin Islands government department and agencies who supported the event. Special Thanks to The V. I. Economic Development Authority, Department of Tourism, and the St. Croix Avis. Every effort is being made to reschedule the Seminar. All who pre-registered will be notified of the new future dates, concluded Chairman Francis.

Release No.: 9-16-04
Contact person: Hortense M. Rowe
Contact Nos. Phone: 690-8132/772-7900
Fax: 719-1733/772-1878
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