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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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Shootings Force Early End to J'Ouvert

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
Environment — St. Croix
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Beach Advisory for Oct. 31 to Nov. 4
By Source Staff — November 6, 2011

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Division of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the territory, advises the public of the following:  
DPNR-DEP performed water quality analysis at the 43 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of October 31-November 4, 2011.  All 43 beaches meet water quality standards and are safe for swimming or fishing:              
St. Croix
Chenay Bay
Stony Ground
Grapetree Bay
Teague Bay
Dorsch            
Protestant Cay
Sprat Hall
Halfpenny
Sprat Hall
Buccaneer
Davis Bay                    
Cane Bay        
Gentle Winds
Rainbow
Shoy’s
Cramer Park
Columbus Landing
Frederiksted Public Beach (First Target)
Pelican Cove (Comorant)
New Fort (Ft. Louise Augusta)
St. Thomas
Bolongo Bay
Water Bay
Sapphire
Magens Bay
Vessup Bay
Bluebeards                   
Coki Point
Frenchman’s Bay
Hull Bay
Morningstar
Brewer’s Bay
Limetree
Linquist
Lindbergh Bay
Secret Harbor
Princess (Condo Row)
St. John
Oppenhiemer
Klain Bay
Hart Bay
Frank Bay
Great Cruz Bay
Johnson’s Bay
Chocolate Hole
Cruz Bay
 
However, due to recent heavy rainfall and the anticipation of more rain over the weekend, DPNR advises the public to refrain from using areas that are affected by storm-water runoff until these effects subside. Parents are advised to instruct their children to keep away from storm-water-impacted beaches as well as areas with manholes and storm-water flooding. 
There may be an elevated health risk to anyone swimming in storm-water-impacted areas as a result of increased concentrations of bacteria. All persons should also be aware that storm-water runoff may also contain contaminants or pollutants harmful to human health and therefore all persons should avoid areas of storm-water runoff (i.e. guts, puddles, and drainage basins).
DPNR will continue to monitor the impacted areas and waters. For additional information regarding water quality, call the Division of Environmental Protection at 773-1082 on St. Croix. 

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