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Police Say Man Was Stabbed by Neighbor

A man was stabbed several times early Monday, and detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau said a neighbor breaking into…

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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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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
American Airlines Grounds Pets with Wings Program

American Airlines ended its sponsorship of Humane Society of St. Thomas’ Pets with Wings program that provided free air transportation for dogs to the mainland.

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2013-06-14 20:08:55
Commentary - Open forum — St. Croix
Senators, It’s Time to Be Fiscally Responsible

 Scott Johnston warns against using money borrowed for capital projects to restore the 8 percent cut.

Read entire articleJun 12 2013 - 2:19pm
Is It Time to Switch to LEDs?

 Don Buchanan has thought about the efficacy of switching to LED light bulbs.

Read entire articleJun 10 2013 - 10:21pm
Considering the Option of a Chief Financial Officer for the V.I.

 Jason Budsan believes it behooves the Virgin Islands to have a CFO in order to get its financial house in order.

Read entire articleJun 10 2013 - 10:16pm
To the V.I. Department of Education That Failed Me and Others

 Jolene Edwards is a product of Virgin Islands public schools, and she faults them for giving her a second rate education.

Read entire articleMay 3 2013 - 7:08pm
Conservation Needed Before Renewable Energy

 Marccus Bodio, senior engineer at Quality Electric Supply Inc., says that “although solar PV panels should be installed on every U.S.V.I. school and government office, each renewable energy project must begin with a sincere and thorough conservation effort.”

Read entire articleApr 17 2013 - 11:20am
Praise for Policemen

 Miki Boulin needed the help of the police, and they quickly responded.

Read entire articleApr 11 2013 - 1:22pm
Get Rid of Corporal Punishment in the Schools

 Verdel L. Petersen says there are other ways besides using physical force to discipline children. She believes that corporal punishment should be abolished in Virgin Islands schools.

Read entire articleApr 10 2013 - 4:43pm
Bryan Playing Games for No Reason

 Raymond Williams comments on the recent problems at the St. Croix Board of Elections.

Read entire articleMar 28 2013 - 8:08am
The Board of Elections' Downward Free Fall

 Raymond J. Williams, member of the St. Croix District Board of Elections, does not like the way Adelbert Bryan is leading the St. Croix District Board of Elections.

Read entire articleMar 26 2013 - 11:25pm
None of Us Were Elected to Fight Each Other

Lawrence Boschulte, member of the St. Thomas-St. John Board of Elections, gives his perspective and opinion about the turmoil at the Joint Board of Elections.

Read entire articleMar 20 2013 - 5:15am