GOVERNMENT & POLICE NEWS
- This Week's Senate Calendar
Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.
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On Thursday, April 25, the St. Thomas community was enjoying J'Ouvert when the celebration was shattered by gunshots which injured three people. Public safety officials immediately canceled the remainder of J'Ouvert.
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MOVIES
- Now Playing: “Fast & Furious 6”
The following movies will be playing at Sunny Isle Theater on St. Croix.
LOCAL NEWS
- Some Illegal Aliens File for Legal Status in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Under an administrative ruling issued last year by the White House, aliens younger than 31 who came to the U.S. illegally while younger than 16 can apply for legal status – and many of them…
- 'Central Park Five' Subject On Island to Promote Film
Yusef Salaam brought his story, highlighted in Ken Burns' documentary "The Central Park Five," to the Virgin Islands, making appearances throughout the weekend. WJTX will air the film Saturday at 7 p.m.
- Big Ideas from Young Scientists
St. Croix’s future scientists gave the public a peek at their research Thursday and Friday at the annual STEM fair at the Sunshine Mall.
- New Police Recruits to Hit the Streets
Ten Virgin Islands law enforcement cadets have completed their training and were sworn in as officers Friday in the Government House Ball Room.
EDITORIAL/BLOGS
- The V.I. Answer Desk
Demand answers. Question authority. Agitate for change. Go ahead, you're entitled.
- (LEAC) Resistance Is Futile
Delaying LEAC increases just means everyone pays more in the long run.
SOURCE PICKS
- WTJX/PBS Highlights for the Week, May 20 – 26
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The Virgin Islands Public Television System, WTJX Channel 12 serves the public, providing quality educational programs on channels 12, 90…
- UVI Celebrates V.I. African Heritage Week and Liberation Day
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The VICCC is hosting a "V.I. African Heritage and African Liberation Day" forum on Saturday on St. Thomas and an…
- No Record of Guns Confiscated by DPNR Cop Accused of Drug Smuggling
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DPNR Enforcement Officer Roberto Tapia testified in March that he regularly confiscated boaters’ firearms but DPNR has no records…
- Pirates Invade St. Croix for Fun-Filled Adventure
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Pirates are coming to St. Croix – the bold swashbucklers of the late 17th century whose exploits wrote a…
- Complex Students’ Reef Mural Installed at Sunny Isle
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A student-created mural highlighting the impact of human activity on coral reef life was installed Friday at the Sunny…
- Beach to Beach Power Swim Set for Sunday
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The 10th annual Beach to Beach Power Swim is set for Sunday on St. John and, with the entries…
ON ST. JOHN
- Not for Profit: St. John Historical Society Leases Land for New Building
Agreement with the St. John Community Foundation puts the Historical Society on the path to a space where they can store and display the island's history.
ON ST. THOMAS
- Rotary of St. Thomas II Gets Ready for its 33rd Person of the Year Award
The winner of the award, which honors individuals who work against the odds for the betterment of the community, is a tighly held secret, and chairman Elliott MacIver Davis intends to keep it that way.