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A chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2013, with statistics broken down by island. The Source…

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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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Complex Students’ Reef Mural Installed at Sunny Isle

A student-created mural highlighting the impact of human activity on coral reef life was installed Friday at the Sunny Isle Shopping Center.

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2013-05-21 23:15:50
Beach to Beach Power Swim Set for Sunday

The 10th annual Beach to Beach Power Swim is set for Sunday on St. John and, with the entries capped at 300, time is running out to register. Last year, 283 swimmers raised $20,000.

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2013-05-21 22:51:07
Undercurrents: Consumers Get a Little Help from DLCA

The "Consumer Affairs" part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs acts as a sort of Better Business Bureau, receiving, tracking, and often resolving complaints against island businesses.

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2013-05-20 19:59:44
Environment — St. Croix
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DPNR Advises Public to Avoid Storm-Water Runoff Areas
By Source Staff — November 10, 2011

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the territory, advises the public of the following: 
 
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 in St. Croix. 

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