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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 - Environment — St. Croix
Beach Advisory for Dec. 26 - Jan. 6

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the Territory, advises the public of the following:

Read entire articleDec 29 2011 - 3:26pm
Beach Advisory for December 19-23

 The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Division of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the territory, advises the public of the following:  

 

Read entire articleDec 9 2011 - 11:40pm
Beach Advisory for Nov. 28 to Dec. 2

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Division of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the territory, advises the public of the following:

Read entire articleDec 2 2011 - 11:41pm
Virgin Islands Energy Blast for November

 St. Croix now has affordable housing with energy efficient values; USDA gives a seminar on rural development funding; a church breaks ground for a wind turbine; and more.

 

Read entire articleNov 23 2011 - 11:20pm
Beach Advisory for November 21-25

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Division of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the territory, advises the public of the following:

Read entire articleNov 18 2011 - 3:30pm
DPNR Advises Public to Avoid Storm-Water Runoff Areas

Due to recent heavy rainfall and the anticipation of more rain over the weekend, DPNR advises the public to refrain from using areas that are affected by storm-water runoff until these effects subside.

Read entire articleNov 10 2011 - 2:48pm
Beach Advisory for Oct. 31 to Nov. 4

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Division of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the territory, advises the public of the following:

Read entire articleNov 6 2011 - 10:52pm
Virgin Islands Energy Office for October

Miguel Quinones tells St. John Chamber of Commerce about the WISE program, which will help alleviate energy costs. EDIN-USVI urges business owners to VI energize for the holidays.

Read entire articleNov 2 2011 - 3:24pm
Beach Advisory for October 24-28

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Division of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the territory, advises the public of the following:

Read entire articleOct 14 2011 - 11:16pm
'Bona Fide Snowbird' Returns to St. Croix for Bird Day

Marking at least her third trip to St. Croix, Hope recently flew down from Canada to avoid the coming cold weather and soak up the Caribbean sun in time for International Migratory Bird Day.

Read entire articleOct 4 2011 - 9:27pm