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WAPA’s St. Thomas Business Office Closes Early on Friday, Memorial Day

 The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority will close its St. Thomas business office and payment windows at Beltjen Place…

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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
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FYI: Governor Proclaims Women’s History Month in the Virgin Islands

 Governor John P. deJongh Jr. proclaims Women’s History Month in the territory, and First Lady Cecile deJongh launches a radio campaign aimed at educating the public about the achievements of many Virgin Islands women.

Read entire articleMar 4 2013 - 2:42am
Division of Real Property Issues 2011 Property Tax Bills

 The Division of Real Property will soon issue the 2011 real property tax bills to Virgin Islands property owners.

Read entire articleMar 1 2013 - 12:51am
V.I. Fire Service Announces Ban on All Burning Permits

 Effective immediately, new burning permits will not be issued territory-wide (St. Croix, St. Thomas-St. John Districts) until further notice.

Read entire articleFeb 27 2013 - 9:13pm
BIR Mails Form to Taxpayers Receiving Income Tax Refunds in 2012

 The Government of the Virgin Islands has mailed Form 1099-INT to taxpayers who received interest on any refunds paid during calendar year 2012,

Read entire articleFeb 22 2013 - 9:48pm
VIWMA Begins Mobilization of LBJ Sewer Force Main Project

 The V.I. Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises St. Croix residents that the authority will begin the mobilization for Phases 2 and 3 of the LBJ Sewer Force Main Project on Friday, Feb. 22.

Read entire articleFeb 21 2013 - 10:16pm
Office of Territorial Public Defender Awarded Grant for Juveniles

 The Office of the Territorial Public Defender (OTPD) has been the recipient of the Law Enforcement Planning Commission’s (LEPC) Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) Award.

Read entire articleFeb 16 2013 - 12:06am
Division of Personnel Holds Elections for Retirees on GESC Insurance Board

 All retirees who are members of the Government’s Group Health Insurance plan are informed that elections will be held for government retiree representatives to the Government Employees Service Commission (GESC)/Health Insurance Board.

Read entire articleFeb 15 2013 - 8:18pm
Property Owners Advised to Update Contact Information

 The Division of Real Property reminds owners of real property in the U.S. Virgin Islands that tax bills for years 2006-2010 are now delinquent, and subject to penalty and interest fees.

Read entire articleFeb 14 2013 - 2:44pm
VITRAN Service Suspended on Presidents’ Day

 VITRAN fixed route bus service will be suspended on all three islands on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Read entire articleFeb 12 2013 - 1:50pm
Volunteers Needed for Surrogate Parent Campaign

 The Department of Education's Division of Special Services is looking for volunteers interested in applying to become surrogate parents for students with disabilities

Read entire articleFeb 11 2013 - 1:17pm