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viNGN Announces Second Round of Public Computer Center Openings

 The Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN) has announced its second wave of Public Computer Center (PCC) openings on St.…

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On Wednesday, June 5, Gov. John deJongh Jr. presented a radio address outlining the economic problems facing the territory and proposing legislation to deal with it.

 
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Undercurrents: Condo Sales Face Financing Squeeze

Although tighter lending requirements may strain future condo sales, for now St. Thomas and St. John sales are holding steady while St. Croix is going slightly wild.

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2013-06-17 21:42:36
CFVI Awards 75 Student Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands announced that the 75 scholarships awarded at ceremonies this week will allow V.I. students to head off to colleges ranging from Yale to American University.

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2013-06-15 02:37:00
New LEDs Light Up Boardwalk and Save Money

Solar panels powering 50 new LED lamps began lighting the Christiansted boardwalk in May, the last major project administrated by the V.I Energy Office with 2009 ARRA funds.

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2013-06-15 02:28:52
Local government — St. Croix
DLCA Releases Latest Gas Price Survey

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) notifies the public of its latest territory-wide gas price survey findings. The survey was completed on Aug. 2 on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John.The gas survey is designed to inform consumers on which stations offer the best fuel prices, according to a press release issued Thursday by DLCA.  
          `The latest rack rate price change reported by Hovensa effective July 30  through Aug. 5 indicates an increase on regular fuel by .5 cent per gallon and an increase on premium fuel by .17 cents per gallon. Diesel fuel remains unchanged.
St. Croix
The lowest prices found on St. Croix for full-service gasoline were $4.59 for premium at Welco Gas Station and $4.09 for regular at LaReine Service Station. The lowest prices for self-service gasoline were $3.94 for premium Supreme Service Station and $3.45 for regular at Supreme Service Station. The lowest price for diesel fuel was $4.09 per gallon at Cruzan Petroleum, Gas City, One Love Service Station and Super Tank Service Station.
The highest prices found on St. Croix for full service gasoline were $4.99 for premium and $4.89 for regular. The highest prices for self service gasoline were $4.35for premium and $3.78 for regular. The highest price for diesel fuel was $4.81 per gallon.
St. Thomas
The lowest prices found on St. Thomas for full-service gasoline were $4.29 for premium at Boynes Trucking and $4.39 for regular at Petrus Gas. The lowest prices for self-service gasoline were $4.64 for premium at Giant Gas, One Stop and Race Track, and $4.34 for regular at Giant Gas, One Stop and Race Track. The lowest price for diesel fuel was $4.40 per gallon.
The highest prices found on St. Thomas for full service gasoline were $4.99 for premium and $4.67 for regular. The highest prices for self service gasoline were $5.09 for premium and $4.99 for regular. The highest price offered for diesel fuel was $4.99.
St. John
 
Findings represent prices for the only gas station on St. John, E&C self service station. Premium self-service gasoline for $4.83 and regular self-service gasoline for $4.49. The price for diesel fuel was $4.87.

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