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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
News — St. Croix
This Week's Senate Calendar

 Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.

Read entire articleMay 25 2013 - 6:46am
Shooting Leaves Man with Injured Hand

Shots were fired Thursday night in Estate Carlton, leaving a man with a gunshot wound to the hand, the V.I. Police Department reported.

Read entire articleMay 24 2013 - 11:08pm
'Central Park Five' Subject On Island to Promote Film

Yusef Salaam brought his story, highlighted in Ken Burns' documentary "The Central Park Five,"  to the Virgin Islands, making appearances throughout the weekend. WJTX will air the film Saturday at 7 p.m.

Read entire articleMay 24 2013 - 10:57pm
Dance Competition Planned to Select 165th Emancipation Celebration Performers

 A competition to select dancers to perform at the 165th Emancipation Celebration on St. Croix will be held. The competition will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Island Center.

Read entire articleMay 24 2013 - 10:34pm
Big Ideas from Young Scientists

St. Croix’s future scientists gave the public a peek at their research Thursday and Friday at the annual STEM fair at the Sunshine Mall.

Read entire articleMay 24 2013 - 8:43pm
New Police Recruits to Hit the Streets

Ten Virgin Islands law enforcement cadets have completed their training and were sworn in as officers Friday in the Government House Ball Room.

Read entire articleMay 24 2013 - 8:05pm
Another Law Enforcement Officer Arrested on Cocaine Smuggling Charges

Federal agents arrested V.I. Police officer Angelo Hill on Friday, charging him with conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Read entire articleMay 24 2013 - 7:15pm
Supreme Court Announces New Members of the Bar

 The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners has announced the following applicants have passed the V.I. Bar Examination, which was given on Feb. 27-28.

Read entire articleMay 24 2013 - 5:03pm
VIHFA Hosts Third Annual Housing Expo

 In an effort to celebrate National Home Ownership Month, the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) is gearing up to host the 2013 Housing Expo. Now in its third year, the Expo promises to provide the enlightening experience that existing and potential home owners have come to expect.

Read entire articleMay 24 2013 - 4:54pm
WAPA Closes in Observance of Memorial Day

 The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority will close its business offices throughout the territory on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Read entire articleMay 24 2013 - 3:40pm