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GOVERNMENT & POLICE NEWS

Financial Distribution to Public Assistance Recipients Delayed

Persons who receive public assistance are alerted that allotted funds will be available at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2.

Audio Galleries

Gov. John deJongh Jr. issues a statement about Tuesday's midday shooting at the Tutu Park Mall parking lot that left two injured. A 17-year-old was arrested.

 

MOVIES

Now Playing: “Takers,” “Vampires Suck” and “Nanny McPhee Returns”

The following movies will be playing at Sunny Isle Theaters on St. Croix.

LOCAL NEWS

Brief: Love City Triathlon, Aquathon Postponed

Due to the havoc wrought by Hurricane Earl, the Love City Triathlon and Aquathon, originally scheduled for this Sunday, has been postponed.

Public Schools to Open Thursday, Curfew Lifted

Activities on St. Thomas were pretty much back in full swing Wednesday, allowing for an "all clear" on public school openings and the official lifting of the curfew.

Fiona Brings Rain, But Gaston Could Be Direct Hit

With Hurricane Earl now someone else’s problem, eyes are again turning east to see what’s on the weather horizon.

Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something.

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EDITORIAL/BLOGS

Stop Whining About the LEAC

   The hated and confusing Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause is not unfair, nor a rip-off, nor part of some evil conspiracy.  And when given a chance…

The V.I. Answer Desk

Demand answers. Question authority. Agitate for change. Go ahead, you're entitled.

 

SOURCE PICKS

The Road To College: Choosing Your Academic Menu

This week The Source launches The Road To College, a new series designed to help young people and their parents…

VING Soldier Receives "Major" Promotion

V.I. National Guard Capt. Clayton A. Sutton became Maj. Clayton A. Sutton Thursday at the Armory on St. Thomas.

V.I. Sailor Nabs Gold at Youth Olympics

Virgin Islander Ian Barrows recently sailed to gold in the boy's Byte CII class at the Singapore Youth Olympic Games.

ON ST. JOHN

St. John on the Mend After Earl

St. John is still on the mend after the island’s close call with Hurricane Earl, but the power was on Wednesday in most places and the main roads were all passable.

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ON ST. THOMAS

Power Restored to Anxious Frenchtown Business Owners

If you heard electrifying yelps coming from Frenchtown about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, it was a chorus of restaurant owners, residents and fishermen as power was restored.

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