Local news

New TSA Scanners Should Speed Up Airport Security

David McCracken — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:11:55 -0400

U.S. Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) officials unveiled their latest advanced imaging technology (AIT) machines on St. Thomas Friday, which will give passengers the option of having their bodies safely scanned.

Henderson Students Sworn in as School Patrol Officers

David McCracken — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:38:47 -0400

A cadre of 21 fourth, fifth and sixth graders at Alexander Henderson Elementary School were sworn in Friday as school patrol officers.

V.I. Moves A Step Closer to Tsunami-Ready

David McCracken — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:54:40 -0400

Gov. John deJongh Jr. and V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Director Elton Lewis this week signed the territory’s first Tsunami Incident Annex.

Animal Welfare Center Flooded with Puppies

David McCracken — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:30:10 -0400

The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center has been offering a special on dog adoptions, which ends Saturday, but the half-price offer hasn't stopped its number of homeless pets from soaring.

Delegate Holds Telephone Town Hall Meeting

chipliv — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:29:09 -0400

V.I. residents called Thursdsay night in to ask Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christensen questions in a telephone town hall meeting.

Finger-Pointing Marks Senate Finance Meeting

chipliv — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:45:38 -0400

At the V.I. Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, several members refuted the governor's recent characterization of the 29th Legislature.

St. Croix Needs Blood Donors

chipliv — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:16:56 -0400

Rotary clubs will hold their annual Health Fair and Blood Drive on Saturday.

VI Answer Desk: Are Safari Buses Legal?

chipliv — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:55:22 -0400

“What is the current status of safari buses in the U.S. Virgin Islands?”

Prodigy Block to Rock SEAstock

chipliv — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:46:37 -0400

Prodigy Block will be the featured band at SEAstock this Saturday.

Greaux: ‘Daily Caller’ Posting is Slanderous

chipliv — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:12:34 -0400

Calling it slanderous, the governor and V.I. attorney general are seeking a retraction of a story posted Thursday on Daily Caller.

PSC Awaiting Judge on Final LEAC Factor

chipliv — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:51:14 -0400

Judge to rule whether interest paid by the WAPA on fuel loans can factor into LEAC increase.

Senate Panel Looks for Alternative Energies

chipliv — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:57:31 -0400

Senate Committee continues gathering information on alternative energy options

Delegate Signs Flexibility in Fisheries Bill

chipliv — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:10:52 -0400

The V.I. Delegate to Congress signed an act to provide more flexibility in fishing regulations.

Parrotfish Subject of Suit to Protect Reefs

chipliv — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:52:17 -0400

A lawsuit is filed seeking greater protections from fishing for threatened coral reefs in the Caribbean.

Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help

ScottForman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:01 -0400

The smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve many cases.

Interim Schneider CEO Says Government Funding Is “Insufficient” To Provide Quality Care

ScottForman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:19:58 -0400

Like JFL, SRMC is struggling to stay fully operational due to lack of funding.

Facing Financial Crisis, JFL Looks to Medical Tourism for Hope

ScottForman — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:44:15 -0400

Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital is hoping medical tourism may help the sting of HOVENSA's departure.

State of the Territory: Troubled Waters

chipliv — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:22:41 -0400

DeJongh: A fiscal hurricane turned into a tsunami with the startling announcement that HOVENSA was closing its refinery on St. Croix.

Senators Stung by Governor's Territorial Address

chipliv — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:46:13 -0400

Senators respond to the State of the Territory Address, saying they felt unjustly attacked and wounded by the governor's words.

American Legion National Commander Visits St. Croix

chipliv — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:42:12 -0400

American Legion National Commander Fang Wong addressed concerns by fellow legionnaires about the current and future treatment of veterans in the territory on Monday.