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 Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.

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Shootings Force Early End to J'Ouvert

On Thursday, April 25, the St. Thomas community was enjoying J'Ouvert when the celebration was shattered by gunshots which injured three people. Public safety officials immediately canceled the remainder of J'Ouvert.

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Board of Education Hosts First in Series of Public Forums

A handful of parents and teachers gathered on St. Thomas Friday for the first in a series of meetings sponsored by the Board of Education that is geared toward addressing public concerns.

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2013-05-18 00:14:32
Two Retirees Elected to Group Health Insurance Board

Government retirees elected Adelbert Bryan and Lori Anderson to represent them on the V.I. Government Employees' Service Commission Group Health Insurance Board.

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2013-05-17 22:45:15
The Bookworm: Easy Rawlins is Back in 'Little Green'

Set in 1967, “Little Green” is classic Easy Rawlins, with underworld violence, sophisticated crime and men who efficiently take care of business - all with a noir feel, like a black Sam Spade.

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2013-05-17 01:06:55
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New CHTA President Takes Office

Richard Doumeng, incoming president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) and managing director of Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas, has set his agenda to reinvigorate and reinvent the CHTA by strengthening its individual national hotel associations.

Read entire articleJun 15 2012 - 1:12am
Federal Universal Service Charge Rate Change Effective July 3

As a result of action taken by the Federal Communications Commission that affects carriers nationwide, Innovative Telephone, Innovative Wireless and Innovative Long Distance customers will notice a decrease in the Federal Universal Service charge effective July 3.

Read entire articleJun 15 2012 - 1:06am
Island-wide Internet Expansion Boosts Accessibility and Connection Speeds

Choice Wireless has announced the completion of five new tower sites in the Virgin Islands. On St. Croix, the new tower sites are located at Mary's Fancy, Grove Place and Hotel on the Cay servicing downtown Christiansted. On St. Thomas, several new network upgrades have been completed and a new tower has been added at Sugar Estate.

Read entire articleJun 13 2012 - 7:22pm
Innovative’s Lifeline Changes Effective June 1

As a result of action taken by the Federal Communications Commission on Feb. 8, changes to the Lifeline program went into effect on June 1.

Read entire articleJun 6 2012 - 2:47pm
First BanCorp Completes Purchase of a $402 Million Credit Card Portfolio

First BanCorp(“FirstBank” or “the Bank”), announced that it has completed its purchase of a $402 million FirstBank-branded consumer credit card portfolio from FIA Card Services, N.A and an affiliate, effective May 31. 

Read entire articleJun 5 2012 - 9:28am
VIWMA Seeking Citizens Advisory Committee Volunteers

The V.I. Waste Management is looking for volunteers to serve on a territorial Citizens Advisory Committee.

Read entire articleMay 22 2012 - 5:42am
V.I. Small Business Week Honors Small Businesses

The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration will honor small businesses during Virgin Islands Small Business Week, which is scheduled to take place May 28-June 2.

Read entire articleMay 17 2012 - 6:31pm
Innovative Modernization Plan Finishing Two Years Early

Innovative, the leading telecommunications provider in the U.S. Virgin Islands, announces more progress toward the modernization plan that was unveiled to the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission and the community over one year ago.

Read entire articleMay 11 2012 - 11:05pm
Small Business Environmental Assistance Week Activities Planned

Commissioner Alicia Barnes of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources invites small businesses territory-wide to learn more about environmental compliance in several workshops and informational displays presented by the department from May 21-25.

Read entire articleMay 8 2012 - 10:18am
USVI HTA Awards Contract to Herald Custom Publishing and Media Marketing

The (USVIHTA) United States Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association has just announced the renewal of its publishing agreement with Herald Custom Publishing and Media Marketing. 

Read entire articleMay 7 2012 - 9:58pm
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