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The conference will be held on Monday, Nov. 26, on St. Croix at UVI and on Thursday, Nov. 29, on St. Thomas at the Lockhart Elementary School on St. Thomas.

The New Horizon Women’s Democratic Club invites the public to a meet and greet ‘Wine and Cheese Social’ set for 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Caribbean Museum of the Arts.

Following meetings with Gov. Mapp and his team, Fonseca announced his backing for the Mapp/Potter ticket for the runoff election, slated for Nov. 17, 18 and 20.

Despite an opinion issued Sunday by Attorney General Claude Walker, Board of Elections members are still expected to begin registering new voters on Tuesday before the Nov. 20 runoff.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor Division of the Corporations and Trademarks launched the second phase of its new on-line system, Catalyst, this month.

The 32nd Legislature Committee on Finance declined to act on a measure to partially fund the construction of a new destination hotel for St. Thomas. The measure, sponsored by two St. Thomas lawmakers, would have provided an initial step in further development of the Yacht Haven Grande marina and shopping center.

The games to be played in Round 2 are also scheduled in Lionel Roberts Stadium and Schjang Stadium.

Virgin Islanders took to the streets Sunday to mark Veterans Day, honoring the citizen soldiers who have served their country in the military, with observances scheduled on all three islands.

Swimmers from the Virgin Islands, the United States, the U.K., Trinidad and beyond – 93 in all – dove into sea at Buck Island early Sunday for the 23rd Annual Coral Reef Swim.

With the traditional venue closed by hurricane damage, A Taste of St. Croix will take to the streets of Christiansted Thursday with some of the best food on the island.