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Homicides 2013

A chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2013, with statistics broken down by island. The Source…

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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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Complex Students’ Reef Mural Installed at Sunny Isle

A student-created mural highlighting the impact of human activity on coral reef life was installed Friday at the Sunny Isle Shopping Center.

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2013-05-21 23:15:50
Beach to Beach Power Swim Set for Sunday

The 10th annual Beach to Beach Power Swim is set for Sunday on St. John and, with the entries capped at 300, time is running out to register. Last year, 283 swimmers raised $20,000.

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2013-05-21 22:51:07
Undercurrents: Consumers Get a Little Help from DLCA

The "Consumer Affairs" part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs acts as a sort of Better Business Bureau, receiving, tracking, and often resolving complaints against island businesses.

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2013-05-20 19:59:44
Lifestyles — St. Croix
Baha’is Observe Declaration of the Bab on May 23

Bahá'ís around the world will celebrate the 169th anniversary of the birth of the Bahá'í Faith.

Read entire articleMay 12 2012 - 6:55pm
Tickets On Sale for St. Croix Food and Wine Experience Events

Ticket Sales for A Taste of St. Croix begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 31.

Read entire articleMar 30 2012 - 5:39pm
Frederiksted Health Care Inc. Requests Clients Make Appointments

Frederiksted Health Care Inc, has recently seen an large influx of clients seeking services at its dental clinic.

Read entire articleMar 6 2012 - 5:12pm
VISFI Offers Ridge to Reef Sustainable Farming Pathways Course

    The Virgin Islands Sustainable Farm Institute’s Ridge to Reef Sustainable Farm offers a winter course, Empowering Community, which is meant to present to participants some of the physical and social skills needed for organic community empowerment and to help them realize and shape a nurturing place.

Read entire articleDec 27 2011 - 4:59am
V.I. Developmental Disabilities Council Issues Five Year State Plan

The Virgin Islands Developmental Disabilities Council has made available for public review its Five Year State Plan, which will be available at the following locations.

Read entire articleDec 5 2011 - 3:12pm
Health Clinic Re-opens Ingeborg Nesbitt

The Frederiksted Health Clinic has announced the re-opening of its newly refurbished home at the Ingeborg Nesbitt Clinic, Strand Street, Frederiksted.

Read entire articleNov 22 2011 - 6:23am
June's Views ... From the Farm

Browsing among the sights and smells of fresh produce at a farmers market is such joy—even more so in Denmark.

 

Read entire articleJun 6 2011 - 10:11pm
DOH Reminds Residents to Guard Against Dengue Fever

June 1 commenced the official start of the hurricane season and with it comes increased rains that could provide breeding opportunities for mosquitoes, hence putting residents at risk for dengue fever, according to a press release issued on Friday by the V.I. Department of Health.

Read entire articleJun 4 2011 - 8:19am
Essential Oils Rock!

I'd previously been underwhelmed by the health benefits of essential oils, but that all changed after grueling dental surgery—without anesthesia.

Read entire articleJun 1 2011 - 12:36pm
State-of-the-Art Medical Imaging Facility Opens on St. Croix

St. Croix MRI/CT, a new medical imaging facility offering state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) will open in early June in Sunny Isle Shopping Center next to Champs. 

Read entire articleMay 27 2011 - 5:56am