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

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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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UVI Celebrates V.I. African Heritage Week and Liberation Day

The VICCC is hosting a "V.I. African Heritage and African Liberation Day" forum on Saturday on St. Thomas and an "African Heritage Parade/Walk and Roundtable" on St. Croix Monday.

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2013-05-23 20:54:22
No Record of Guns Confiscated by DPNR Cop Accused of Drug Smuggling

DPNR Enforcement Officer Roberto Tapia testified in March that he regularly confiscated boaters’ firearms but DPNR has no records at all of any firearms confiscated by Tapia.

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2013-05-23 03:41:05
Pirates Invade St. Croix for Fun-Filled Adventure

Pirates are coming to St. Croix – the bold swashbucklers of the late 17th century whose exploits wrote a colorful chapter in the history of the Caribbean.

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2013-05-23 02:12:02
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Jeff Nelson, JFL's Ousted CEO, to Head Minnesota University

Jeff Nelson, the ousted chief executive officer of the Juan F. Luis Hospital, has taken a new job as the head of a medical university in his native Minnesota.

Read entire articleMay 21 2013 - 11:42pm
Boat Builders Win Award of Excellence for Commitment to Training

  The Award of Excellence for Commitment to Training is given by the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) to the boat builder or repair business that has demonstrated a significant commitment to training and professional development for its employees.

Read entire articleMay 2 2013 - 12:15pm
Diageo USVI Signs Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

 Diageo USVI will sign a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The signing ceremony will occur at the Diageo Rum Distillery located at 1 Estate Annaberg and Shannon Grove, St. Croix.

Read entire articleFeb 26 2013 - 8:27pm
St. Croix Fantastic Flight Promotion Extended

 The U.S Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has extended the booking and travel dates for the popular St. Croix Fantastic Flight Promotion.

Read entire articleFeb 12 2013 - 3:40am
St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Meeting Features Governor

 Governor John P. deJongh Jr. will discuss strategic priorities for economic growth within the territory during his keynote address at the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.

Read entire articleJan 30 2013 - 4:38pm
St. Croix Pirate Adventure Seeks Sponsors for Four-Day Extravaganza

 The St. Croix Pirate Adventure crew has announced the planning of the St. Croix Pirate Adventure, a four-day extravaganza of pirates, parades and festivities in paradise during the weekend of Memorial Day in 2013.

Read entire articleDec 12 2012 - 5:42pm
Scotiabank Recognizes Women in Business

 Scotiabank will recognize women in business from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Gertrude’s Restaurant.

Read entire articleNov 7 2012 - 7:29pm
Banco Popular Launches Caribbean Facebook Page

People who 'like' the bank's social media site can be eligible to win Paradise Jam tickets.

Read entire articleNov 1 2012 - 8:22pm
SBA Slates Hispanic Small Business Summit

Summit will focus on promoting and assisting Latino-owned businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, New York and New Jersey.

Read entire articleOct 29 2012 - 12:12pm
Kids Can Spend Halloween in Gallows Bay

 Spend Halloween in Gallows Bay. Undercover Books & Gifts invites community kids to trick-or-treat from 5-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Read entire articleOct 24 2012 - 2:35pm

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