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FYI: Governor Proclaims American Cancer Society Day on May 22

 Gov. deJongh applauds the efforts of the American Cancer Society, which is 100 years old in the U.S. this year…

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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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Board of Education Hosts First in Series of Public Forums

A handful of parents and teachers gathered on St. Thomas Friday for the first in a series of meetings sponsored by the Board of Education that is geared toward addressing public concerns.

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2013-05-18 00:14:32
Two Retirees Elected to Group Health Insurance Board

Government retirees elected Adelbert Bryan and Lori Anderson to represent them on the V.I. Government Employees' Service Commission Group Health Insurance Board.

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2013-05-17 22:45:15
The Bookworm: Easy Rawlins is Back in 'Little Green'

Set in 1967, “Little Green” is classic Easy Rawlins, with underworld violence, sophisticated crime and men who efficiently take care of business - all with a noir feel, like a black Sam Spade.

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2013-05-17 01:06:55
Deaths — St. Croix
Glenn Olsen Dies at 60

Glenn Olsen, also known as "Ollie,” of Estate Coral Princesse died on May 3, at the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital. He was 60 years old.
He is survived by his companion: Sarah B. Pratt; stepdaughters: Bunny B. and Bonnie B.; sons: Tyler and Dillon; sister, Jan Primavera; brother-in-law, Richie Primavera; nieces: Staci Mellar and Kerri Gonzales; nephew: Craig Domini; five great nephews from Orlando, Fla.;  aunt, Gracie Bell; uncle, Gregory Bell; special friends: David and Kay, Rick C., Bill M., Jeffery S., David Rogers, Tom H., Jana Craig, Hag, Low and Mickey, Lea and Wayne, Darecc M. and H. C.; as well as other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Special thanks go to all the friends of Coral Princesse.
Spreading of cremains will take place on Sunday, June 10, at Shoy's Beach between the hours of 11 a.m. and noon.
Professional Funeral Services Entrusted to: James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.                                                                                                                                                                 Located at 6AA La Grande Princesse Telephone: 718-8663 Fax: 718-8661. 

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