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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
V.I. Public School Lunches Milkless for Next Two Weeks

The V.I. Department of Education ran out of milk in late March, after its supplier shut its doors, and students will have to wait for another two weeks or so for a new shipment to arrive.

Read entire articleMay 3 2013 - 1:36am
Crime Debated at Senate Hearing

A handful of business and community leaders gave testimony Thursday to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety regarding crime on St. Croix.

Read entire articleMay 3 2013 - 1:10am
Former Schneider CEO Pleads Not Guilty To Filing False Tax Return

Rodney Miller Sr., the former CEO at Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two counts of filing fraudulent and false tax returns.

Read entire articleMay 3 2013 - 12:59am
Labor Announces $4,500 Mini-Grants for Career Exploration, Summer Youth Employment

 The Department of Labor is soliciting employers and community organizations that are interested in participating in this year’s Summer Youth Work Experience Program through the department.

Read entire articleMay 2 2013 - 11:58pm
Boys National Under 15 Soccer Training Scheduled

 The U.S.V.I. Soccer Association has announced the opening training sessions for its Boys Under 15 National Team. The first training session will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, May 6, on both St. Croix and St. Thomas.

Read entire articleMay 2 2013 - 11:14pm
Cost of Living Study May Impact Medicaid Eligibility

The federal government is currently performing a cost of living and poverty study in the U.S. Virgin Islands to more accurately determine eligibility for Medicaid, food stamps and other programs.

Read entire articleMay 1 2013 - 11:29pm
Ironman Triathlon Set this Weekend on St. Croix

Preparations for the 25th annual St. Croix Ironman Triathlon on Sunday are all but complete, with many athletes already in the territory and training.

Read entire articleMay 1 2013 - 11:20pm
Police Find Two Bodies in Estate Whim

Police responding to a call of a foul odor Wednesday discovered two bodies in an Estate Whim residence and have identified the remains as Kasaun Baptiste and Jose Navarro.

Read entire articleMay 1 2013 - 11:03pm
Human Services Makes Changes to Energy Assistance Program

 The Department of Human Services advises beneficiaries of the Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) of the following changes as of Wednesday, May 1.

Read entire articleMay 1 2013 - 4:42pm
Crime Stoppers: Come Forward with What You Know

Crime Stoppers recognizes that crime is a problem in our territory and, unless we the citizens do our part, we fear it is going to get worse.

Read entire articleMay 1 2013 - 12:00pm