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VIPFA Board of Directors August Meeting Scheduled

Governor John P. de Jongh Jr. will convene a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Public…

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Gov. John deJongh Jr. issues a statement about Tuesday's midday shooting at the Tutu Park Mall parking lot that left two injured. A 17-year-old was arrested.

 
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National Park Service Announces Temporary Road Closure

On Monday, Aug. 2, the National Park Service will conduct a temporary road closure from 5-11 a.m. on the north end of Company Street between Hospital Street and Church Street.

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2010-07-29 11:39:04
Green Sand Wires Field in Sunday’s Feature

Green Sand withstood late challenges from Lost River and Temo’s Dream to come away with a wire-to-wire victory in Sunday’s feature race at the Randall “Doc” James racetrack.

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2010-07-26 19:34:33
HOVENSA Awards Scholarships to V.I. High School Graduates

Hovensa L.L.C. has awarded scholarships to 10 recent graduates of Virgin Islands high schools to assist them in their pursuit of a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university of their choice.

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2010-07-22 01:35:52
Commentary - Op-ed — St. Croix
Gun Violence: A Turning Point?

Source columnist Frank Schneiger says last week's Coki Point shooting could provide impetus for a real V.I. peace movement.

Read entire articleJul 19 2010 - 5:02pm
Saving Caribbean Fish

Sera Harold Drevenak and Paul Chakroff write that "fishery managers must act decisively to help restore fish species to healthy levels ...."

Read entire articleJul 15 2010 - 7:50pm
V.I. Economic Development and Puerto Rico's Cash Grab

Keith O'Neale of the V.I. Economic Leadership Council writes about the "manipulative Puerto Rican attack campaign" that's "working to discredit" the territory's rum agreements.

 

Read entire articleJul 8 2010 - 7:44pm
Everyone Pulling in the Same Direction

This week's Source Manager's Journal examines the divisions in America (and the territory) and some approaches to achieve unity and progress.

Read entire articleJun 23 2010 - 3:04pm
Moving Towards a Smoke Free Virgin Islands

Denyce E. Singleton of AARP thanks all of those who passed the legislation that will make the work places of the Virgin Islands smoke free beginning next year.

Read entire articleJun 23 2010 - 3:24am
Understanding Why Our Right to Vote is Restricted

On Organic Act Day, attorney Lisa Michelle Kömives writes to explain why territorial residents have been relegated to a "second-class form of citizenship."

Read entire articleJun 21 2010 - 4:00am
Plan for the Unexpected

SBA Administrator Jorge Silva-Puras  says that with predictions of an active hurricane season ahead, small business owners should be reminded that creating a strong disaster preparedness plan is crucial.

Read entire articleJun 3 2010 - 8:00pm
We Need Laws Requiring Parental Involvement in Schools

The following is an open letter written to President Obama by youth motivational speaker and author Reuben Dowling who argues that 'we need federal, state and local laws demanding parent/teacher associating.'

Read entire articleMay 29 2010 - 12:18pm
Apples and Oranges: Greece, New York State and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Quiz for the day: what do Greece, New York State and the U.S. Virgin Islands have in common? Answer: All three face enormous short- and long-term financial problems that are recognized by their leaders, while their populations remain in a state of denial.

Read entire articleMay 25 2010 - 5:47pm
Source Manager's Journal: Change Part II

Frank Schneiger revives the idea of a youth services center, this time on St. Croix.

Read entire articleMay 7 2010 - 5:23pm