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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 - Organizations — St. Croix
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
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
Registration Open for “MAN-UP” Male Empowerment Conference

The University of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Department of Education and the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services will host the second annual MAN-UP Male Empowerment Conference on UVI’s St. Croix campus on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and on UVI’s St. Thomas campus on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Read entire articleJan 19 2012 - 2:55pm
Community Foundation V.I. Announces Availability of 2012 Mini-Grants

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) announces the launch of its 2012 Mini-Grant Program, which was established 16 years ago by CFVI to offer support to school-based groups,  community organizations, non-profit groups and individuals who propose innovative programs that support the mission of the foundation.  

Read entire articleJan 19 2012 - 2:37pm
WTJX-Channel 12 Seeks Volunteers for Pledge Telethon

The Virgin Islands Public Television System, WTJX-Channel 12, is organizing a Pledge Telethon fundraising event for March 18, and it is in search of volunteers to assist with the event.  

Read entire articleJan 18 2012 - 11:35pm
Sorority Serves Free Meals to Homeless

The St. Croix Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will hold its annual Feedthe HomelessProject from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Anne Heyliger vegetable market in Frederiksted.

Read entire articleJan 12 2012 - 5:23pm
Johnny Cake Eating Championship and Raffle Benefit Boys and Girls Club

On Sunday, Jan. 15, Ziggy’s Island Market on the East End Road of St. Croix will sponsor and host the 3rd Annual St. Croix Johnny Cake Eating Championship and Raffle. 

Read entire articleJan 2 2012 - 10:59pm
Generation Now! Holds Ceremony for Mentoring Program Participants

Generation Now! Inc. will be recognizing youth for their participation in its mentoring program at a closeout ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Read entire articleDec 9 2011 - 11:23pm
Sterling Silver Shopping Event Benefits Women's Coalition

Lizette Llanos Popo will host a sterling jewelry shopping event from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Reminisce Restaurant in Queen’s Quarters to benefit the Women's Coalition of St. Croix. 

Read entire articleNov 28 2011 - 11:51am
The Boys & Girls Clubs Kick Off Campaign

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virgin Islands will kick off its annual “Great Futures Start Here” campaign with an open house on Thursday, Nov. 10.

Read entire articleNov 8 2011 - 9:17pm