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BIR Reminds Businesses of Postal Excise Taxes

         The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue reminds the business community that items imported into the territory via the United…

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The V.I. Police Department has a theme song, "Don't Run, Don't Hide," written by local musicians Fusion Band for use in the government television channel documentary, "V.I. Cops."

 
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Some Thoughts on Signatures Needed for Board of Elections Recalls

Mathematics are universal and I think it might be helpful to discuss the question of just how many signatures will be needed to put the proposed recall on the ballot.

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2012-02-03 00:02:07
Skills Outlast Freewill, 3-1, in Soccer Action

The Skills soccer club pulled away a 3-1 victory against Freewill Baptist in Sunday’s St. Croix Soccer Association league game.

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2012-01-30 20:40:59
Dodgers 'Mercy-Rule' Reds in Four Innings

Christian Rasmussen led The Dodgers to a 12-0 whitewash over the Reds in the Elmo Plaskett East Little League late game on Sunday.

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2012-01-30 20:00:27
Community — St. Croix
Neville Lee Named New VING State Command Chief Master Sergeant

The official appointment and pinning ceremony for State Command Chief Master Sergeant Neville Lee will be at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Virgin Islands Air National Guard facility, adjacent to the Roebuck Industrial Park on St. Croix.

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 6:34pm
Annesta Pond Dies at 68

Annesta Pond, also known as "Sister Pond," of Estate Plessen died on Jan. 29, at her residence. She was 68 years old.

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 6:29pm
Viviano Suarez Dead at 78

Viviano Suarez age 78 of Estate Campo Rico died on Jan. 30, at the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital. He was 78 years old.

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 6:24pm
Zulma E. Aloyo Dies at 71

 

Zulma E. Aloyo of Estate Lowry Hill died on Jan. 31, at Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital. She was 71 years old.

 

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 6:17pm
Louis E. Armstrong Dies at 65

Louis E. Armstrong, also known as "Figgy," of Estate La-Grange died on Jan. 27, at the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital. He was 65 years old.

Read entire articleJan 31 2012 - 4:18pm
Kids Count Data Highlights Some Positive Trends in Childhood Categories

            Last week’s announcement by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands of the new 2011 Kids Count report highlights good news in various childhood categories, within a broader analysis of trends regarding family economic security in the Virgin Islands.

Read entire articleJan 30 2012 - 10:30pm
William André Stridiron Dies at 59

William André Stridiron, better known as "Billy," of Atlanta, Georgia, died on Jan. 13. He was 59 years old.

Read entire articleJan 30 2012 - 2:41pm
St. Croix Schools Closed to Students on Monday

Classes will not be held in the St. Croix school district on Monday, Jan. 30, as teachers will be engaged in professional development activities.

Read entire articleJan 27 2012 - 2:06pm
CFVI Announces Availability of Academic Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has announced the availability of its 2012-2013 school year scholarship applications.

Read entire articleJan 27 2012 - 2:03pm
Manuel Viera Dies at 80

Manuel Viera of Estate La Grande Princesse died on Jan. 25 at his residence. He was 80 years old.

Read entire articleJan 27 2012 - 1:58pm