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Police Employee Was Under Observation When She Killed Herself

BillCurry — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:03:32 -0400

An employee of the V.I. Police Department was supposed to be under observation by an officer when she committed suicide Sunday night, shooting herself to death with a weapon being held as evidence.

Police Make Arrest in Roldan Murder Case

BillCurry — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:51:32 -0400

Damion Bell, 22, was arrested Wedesday and charged with murder in the death of Louis Roldan, whose body was found in a burning car July 3.

STX Elections Board Looks At Partisanship Policy

BillCurry — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:48:45 -0400

With elections looming, the St. Croix Board of Elections met Thursday to hammer out myriad details, including a policy on political activity by board members.

Schneider Board Opts for Deficit Spending in 2011

BillCurry — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:12:54 -0400

Board members at Schneider Regional Medical Center unanimously approved a budget Wednesday evening that would put the hospital at a $4.18 million deficit for fiscal year 2011.

VIPA Prepares Case for Increased Passenger Fees at V.I. Airports

BillCurry — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:35:46 -0400

The V.I. Port Authority board on Wednesday discussed using increased Passenger Facilities Charges to pay for improvements to its airports on St. Thomas and on St. Croix.

St. Croix to Become Command Central for Hurricane Research

BillCurry — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:24:24 -0400

A team of hurricane researchers will come to St. Croix this August and September to study the earliest moments of hurricane formation.

Delinquent Tax Collections Going Slowly, Official Says

BillCurry — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:47:07 -0400

The team from the Lieutenant Governor's Office broke down its proposed fiscal year 2011 budget for the Senate's Budget and Appropriations Committee Wednesday.

UVI Summer Research Symposium Set for Friday

BillCurry — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:30:44 -0400

UVI science students will present the results of their research this Friday on UVI's St. Thomas campus.

V.I. Answer Desk: Last Week's Cell Phone Service Snafu

BillCurry — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:42:38 -0400

Several Source readers asked what happened to their cell phone service last week.

Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help

BillCurry — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0400

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something.

Senators Take Aim at Illegal Drug Trade

BillCurry — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:41:46 -0400

Senators in full session Tuesday passed legislation creating a new semiautonomous agency to specialize in drug enforcement operations.

Governor, Kingshill Students Celebrate Landmark Legislation

BillCurry — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:39:57 -0400

Government officials and disability rights advocates gathered at Kingshill School on St. Croix Monday to raise awareness of the civil rights of people with disabilities.

Gubernatorial Challengers Pick Running Mates

BillCurry — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:15:36 -0400

Two gubernatorial challengers to incumbent Gov. John deJongh Jr. picked running mates in the past week as campaign activities begin to ramp up.

Senators Target Crime in Full Session

BillCurry — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:07:54 -0400

Crime was the focus of Monday's full session with bills passing to protect domestic violence victims, set up a DNA crime database and define illegal ammunition possession.

CZM Permit Approved for Long-Awaited Robin Bay Resort

BillCurry — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:54:48 -0400

Senators on Monday approved a major coastal zone permit to allow for construction to start on the long-awaited Robin Bay Realty resort and casino on St. Croix.

Brief: New Hours Set for Sen. Berry to Lie in State

BillCurry — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:56:35 -0400

Former Sen. Lorraine Berry will lie in state at the Senate Building this Friday from noon to 7 p.m.

Not for Profit: St. Croix Montessori

John Baur — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:17:20 -0400

St. Croix Montessori tries to give students 'a vision of the whole universe.'

Hundreds Hear Anti-Gang Message

John Baur — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:49 -0400

Almost 500 people gathered at the Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in Grove Place to learn about gangs and how to work together as a community to rid it of criminal elements.

Hundreds Get a Kick Out of Donkey Races

David McCracken — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:54:51 -0400

Several hundred people turned out for Saturday's Emancipation Day Donkey Races, but they weren't there to see racing, exactly. They were there for the donkeys and their mercurial talents.

Officials: Threat of Tsunamis Is Very Real

David McCracken — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:29:55 -0400

Virgin Islanders tend to be inured to natural disasters, what with looking out for hurricanes and living with earthquakes. That complacency could be deadly when it comes to tsunamis.