Island Media Systems The Restrepo Group’s Caribbean Partner
Island Media Systems is the most experienced AV integrator in the U.S. Virgin Islands. 17 years of continuous in-territory operation, nine named luxury resort and villa projects across four island jurisdictions, and the first-mover distinction of being the only certified Q-SYS dealer in the USVI and BVI. Founded and led by multi-generational USVI native Rob Morone.
About Island Media Systems
Seventeen years in the islands, led by someone who was born there.
Island Media Systems was founded in 2008 by Rob Morone in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The firm’s history extends back further: Rob founded Media Rescue LLC in 2001 in Orlando, Florida, delivering AV solutions to commercial, government, educational, and luxury residential clients before returning to his island roots to build the Caribbean-focused firm. IMS has operated without interruption in the USVI/BVI territory since 2008. 17 years as of 2025. making it, by documented tenure alone, the most experienced AV integrator currently operating in the islands.
Rob Morone is a multi-generational native of the Virgin Islands. That is not a marketing description. It means he has community relationships, local contractor network access, knowledge of inter-island logistics, and an understanding of how Caribbean luxury development works that no mainland firm can replicate by opening a remote satellite office. When a luxury villa owner on Virgin Gorda encounters a hurricane-season equipment failure, or a resort developer on Providenciales needs systems delivered to an address with no standard carrier infrastructure, the integrator they call needs to already know those islands. Rob does. His Media Rescue consulting background included engagements with top-tier AV firms AVI/SPL and the Whitlock Group, and his 2025 appointment as Outside Sales and Territory Development at Progressive CI Florida deepens his manufacturer and supply chain access across both his Caribbean and mainland operations simultaneously.
IMS is registered with the St. Thomas–St. John Chamber of Commerce, confirming its standing as a locally incorporated USVI enterprise. The firm’s consumer-facing sub-brand, Savvi.Solutions by Island Media Systems, operates under the same Charlotte Amalie address and serves USVI, BVI, and Florida as a “Smart Home, Smart Business, Smart Life” platform.
What Makes Island Media Systems Different
Four structural advantages no mainland firm can replicate.
- First Q-SYS certified dealer in USVI and BVI. a documented first-mover advantage. IMS holds the distinction of being the first certified Q-SYS (QSC) dealer and integrator in the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands territories. Q-SYS is the enterprise-grade audio-visual platform most commonly specified for commercial hospitality, education, government, and large-venue installations. Being the first certified dealer in a small, tight territory means IMS faced no local certified competition for Q-SYS-specified projects from the moment the certification was awarded. For resort developers, hotel operators, and government clients specifying Q-SYS in the territory, IMS is the only locally certified path.
- White-glove logistics for island equipment delivery. IMS operates a dedicated logistics and shipping service for AV equipment delivered to USVI and BVI addresses. This is not a convenience offering. it is a structural requirement. Shipping AV equipment to the Caribbean involves U.S. Customs procedures for USVI shipments, BVI import duties, sea freight coordination, potential damage from marine humidity, and last-mile delivery to remote villa sites accessible only by rough roads or boat. No mainland integrator can manage this without a locally embedded partner. IMS has done it continuously for 17 years.
- Peplink network resilience for island connectivity. IMS deploys Peplink network bonding technology. an enterprise solution for combining multiple internet connections and managing failover between satellite, cellular, and fixed broadband links. Island internet infrastructure is genuinely unreliable. A luxury villa equipped with Crestron, Control4, and a full suite of IP-controlled systems needs a network that does not fail when the island’s ISP goes down. Peplink is specified by IMS on projects where connectivity resilience is a client requirement.
- IoT remote monitoring for properties that sit unoccupied for months. Caribbean luxury properties are frequently unoccupied during hurricane season and extended owner absences. IMS deploys the Monnit wireless IoT sensor platform for remote monitoring of air quality, temperature, humidity, and facility conditions. This protects equipment, interiors, and owner assets during periods when no one is on-site. a client requirement that mainland residential integrators rarely need to address and that IMS has built specific expertise around.
Specializations and Coverage
Nine named projects across four Caribbean island jurisdictions.
IMS operates across the Eastern Caribbean, with active project history in five island territories and the U.S. mainland via Media Rescue. The firm routinely executes projects across different regulatory and customs environments simultaneously. a multi-jurisdictional operational capability that is as rare as it is necessary for clients developing properties in multiple island markets.
Charlotte Amalie and St. Thomas
IMS headquarters. Active residential and commercial project history. Castle at Cabrita, Cabrita USVI, Regatta USVI, and Lounge Area USVI are documented St. Thomas projects.
St. John
Stargaze (St. John) is a documented IMS project: a multi-image outdoor lounge and pool installation. St. John’s protected national park status and luxury villa market make it one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after resort environments.
Oil Nut Bay, BVI
Oil Nut Bay on Virgin Gorda is a documented IMS project. a luxury residential community and boutique resort at the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda, one of the BVI’s most exclusive private enclaves. Outdoor Music BVI is an additional documented BVI project.
Grace Bay Providenciales
Grace Bay Providenciales is a documented IMS project in one of the highest-rated luxury resort markets in the Western Hemisphere. Villa Rehab Turks and Caicos is an additional documented T&C project.
Anguilla and St. Barths
IMS lists Anguilla and St. Barths as served territories. Both markets are among the highest-price-point luxury real estate destinations in the Caribbean.
Florida via Media Rescue
Rob Morone’s concurrent firm, Media Rescue LLC, covers South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin County) as The Restrepo Group’s Gold Coast delivery partner. IMS and Media Rescue share manufacturer relationships and a single principal.
Brands and Certifications
Verified manufacturer relationships for Caribbean integration.
The following brands and certifications are documented through IMS’s public manufacturer blog, website, and confirmed project records. IMS’s product selection reflects deliberate choices for Caribbean operating conditions. climate tolerance, logistics availability, and network resilience are all factored into manufacturer selection.
- Q-SYS (QSC). First certified dealer in USVI and BVI. Commercial and enterprise AV platform. IMS’s first-mover certification status is documented on the IMS Education page.
- Control4. Authorized dealer. Primary home and commercial automation platform. Confirmed on IMS website metadata and services descriptions.
- Crestron. Active deployment. Commercial and residential control systems. Documented in active conference room installations via Savvi.Solutions social media. Crestron Elite Pro engineering on Group projects is provided through Restrepo Innovations.
- Peplink. Network resilience for island connectivity. WAN bonding and failover. Specified for luxury island properties where single-path ISP connectivity is unreliable.
- Monnit. IoT environmental monitoring. Wireless sensor platform for remote monitoring of temperature, humidity, air quality, and occupancy. Critical for unoccupied Caribbean properties during owner absences and hurricane season.
- Sonance and James Loudspeakers. Architectural and outdoor audio. Both brands are specified for outdoor weatherproof audio installations in tropical environments.
- Lutron. Listed in IMS website metadata. Lighting control systems. Verification of specific Lutron dealer tier for IMS directly has not been independently confirmed; listing is from IMS website SEO metadata.
- AVProEdge, Newline Technologies, Screen Innovations. Video distribution and display. All documented in IMS manufacturer blog post.
- Araknis Networks, Netgear Professional, SurgeX, Extreme Power Conversion. Infrastructure and power. Verified in IMS manufacturer blog post. Power management is a critical consideration for Caribbean island installations with unstable grid infrastructure.
Inside The Restrepo Group
Why Restrepo refers Caribbean projects to Island Media Systems.
The Restrepo Group’s architecture is built on a precise match between regional partner and regional market. For the Caribbean. a market with genuinely distinct logistics, regulatory, and climatic challenges. the only meaningful partner is one who is already there, already operating, and already trusted by the builders, developers, and resort operators who commission the work. Island Media Systems is that partner.
The referral logic is direct. Restrepo Innovations serves clients in Bergen County, New Jersey, and across the Mid-Atlantic. Many of those clients hold secondary properties in the Caribbean. USVI villas, BVI waterfront compounds, Turks and Caicos resort residences. Without a Caribbean partner, serving those clients means either staffing a remote Caribbean operation (impractical for a seven-person NJ firm) or sending clients to an unknown local integrator with no accountability to the Group standard. IMS eliminates that problem. Rob Morone operates to the same process discipline as every Group member. The client receives the same documented lifecycle. needs identification through commissioning and experience assurance. in St. Thomas as they would in Franklin Lakes.
The relationship also runs in both directions. Caribbean developers and resort operators who need engineering resources that extend beyond what a single island firm can provide on a complex project. Crestron Elite Pro programming, L-Acoustics audio design, enterprise network architecture. can access the full Restrepo Group platform through IMS. Island Media Systems is the local face and the local executor; Restrepo is the technical depth behind it. That combination is not available from any other Caribbean integrator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Island Media Systems and The Restrepo Group Caribbean partnership.
What is Island Media Systems?
Island Media Systems (IMS) is a professional AV and technology integration firm founded in 2008 by Rob Morone and headquartered in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. IMS is the only locally rooted integrator in the USVI with 17 years of continuous in-territory operation, multi-jurisdiction project execution across USVI, BVI, Turks and Caicos, Anguilla, and St. Barths, and the distinction of being the first certified Q-SYS dealer and integrator in the USVI and BVI territories.
What projects has Island Media Systems completed?
IMS’s documented project portfolio includes: Oil Nut Bay (Virgin Gorda, BVI); Grace Bay Providenciales (Turks and Caicos); Stargaze outdoor lounge and pool (St. John, USVI); Castle at Cabrita waterfront venue (St. Thomas, USVI); Regatta USVI; Villa Rehab Turks and Caicos; Cabrita USVI; Outdoor Music BVI; and Lounge Area USVI. These nine named projects span four island jurisdictions across three separate territory regulatory environments.
What is IMS’s Q-SYS certification significance?
IMS holds the documented distinction of being the first certified Q-SYS dealer and integrator in the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands territories. For clients specifying Q-SYS for resort AV, conference rooms, or government installations in the territory, IMS is the only locally certified integrator. That first-mover status, once established, cannot be duplicated by a competitor opening a new office. IMS has 17 years of in-territory operating history behind it.
Who is Rob Morone and what is his background?
Rob Morone is a multi-generational native of the Virgin Islands with 28 years of professional AV experience spanning commercial, government, education, military, and luxury residential sectors. He founded Media Rescue LLC in 2001 in Orlando, establishing mainland credentials through consulting relationships with AVI/SPL and the Whitlock Group, then returned to the USVI in 2008 to found Island Media Systems. In August 2025 he joined Progressive CI Florida as Outside Sales and Territory Development, deepening manufacturer access for both firms.
What Caribbean-specific capabilities does IMS offer that mainland firms cannot?
IMS operates a dedicated white-glove logistics and shipping service for AV equipment delivered to USVI and BVI addresses, managing U.S. Customs, BVI import duties, sea freight coordination, and last-mile delivery. The firm deploys Peplink network bonding for island connectivity resilience and Monnit IoT sensors for remote property monitoring during owner absences. Rob Morone’s status as a multi-generational USVI native provides community relationships and contractor network access that no mainland firm can replicate.
How does IMS connect to The Restrepo Group?
Island Media Systems is The Restrepo Group’s Caribbean node, covering USVI, BVI, Anguilla, and St. Barths. Group clients with properties in both the Mid-Atlantic and the Caribbean receive the same engineering standard and project documentation continuity across both markets. Reach Restrepo Innovations at 201.405.2022 or office@restrepoinnovations.com to discuss a Caribbean project.
Caribbean property project in USVI, BVI, or the Eastern islands?
Island Media Systems is The Restrepo Group’s in-territory Caribbean partner. 17 years of continuous operation, nine named luxury projects, and the only Q-SYS certified dealer in USVI and BVI. For Caribbean engagements through the Group, reach Restrepo Innovations at 201.405.2022 or office@restrepoinnovations.com.
Engineering anchor: Restrepo Innovations • Caribbean delivery via Island Media Systems • office@restrepoinnovations.com