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This Week's Senate Calendar

 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
Community — St. Croix
UVI Bulletin Board for April

 Here is what's happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.

Read entire articleApr 2 2013 - 4:36pm
Hiram G. Towers Dies at 79

 Veteran Hiram G. Towers, also known as "Chequi” or “Sonny," of Bay Garden, Christiansted, died on March 27 at the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital, on St. Croix. He was 79 years old.

Read entire articleApr 2 2013 - 4:31pm
Adella Cecilia Mitchell Dies at 78

 Adella Cecilia Mitchell, age 78, passed away in the loving company of family members on Sunday, March 24, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Read entire articleApr 2 2013 - 10:31am
AARP Virgin Islands Appoints Archie Jennings New State President

 Denyce Singleton, state director of AARP Virgin Islands, has announced that Archie Jennings, an accomplished lawyer, has been selected to lead the local AARP volunteer team.

Read entire articleApr 1 2013 - 6:51pm
Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge Begins Seasonal Closure April 1

 Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to the public from Monday, April 1 through Friday, Aug. 30.

Read entire articleApr 1 2013 - 5:21pm
Community Foundation of the V.I. Announces $23,310 in Mini-Grants

 The Community Foundation ot the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has announced that 30 community groups and organizations have been awarded a total of $23,310 in grants through the 2013 CFVI Mini-Grant Program.

Read entire articleMar 28 2013 - 7:53pm
Mae Agnes Deloris James Fontaine Dies at 72

 Mae Agnes Deloris James Fontaine of Estate Frangie pani died on March 16. She was 72 years old.

Read entire articleMar 26 2013 - 10:30pm
Friends of the Park Offers Scholarships

The Friends of V.I. National Park is offering one university scholarship to V.I. residents studying in fields related to marine biology or natural resource management and protection.

Read entire articleMar 26 2013 - 5:57pm
CFVI Announces Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships

 Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) announces scholarships. CFVI awarded a total of more than $340,750 in scholarships in 2011 to talented students from the Virgin Islands.

Read entire articleMar 23 2013 - 8:08am
Inez Altagracia Andrew Dead at 92

 Inez Altagracia Andrew, also known as “Andy,” “Ms. Inez” or “Aunt Inez,” of Estate Whim died on March 20 at her residence. She was 92 years old.

Read entire articleMar 22 2013 - 2:19pm