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GOVERNMENT & POLICE NEWS
- Personnel Announces Exam Dates for Rank of Corrections Officer; Dates Changed
The Division of Personnel has announced the dates for the exam for those who want to become police officers. The…
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Half a dozen young people, local artists and music producers have created a peace song for Carnival 2014. To read more about the song, click here.
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MOVIES
- Now Playing: “In the Heart of the Sea”
The following movies are now playing at Market Square Theater on St. Thomas.
LOCAL NEWS
- Police Investigating Officer’s Use of Force During Main Street Arrest
The VIPD’s Bureau of Internal Affairs is investigating an incident during which an officer used force to restrain “an unruly, belligerent individual who was creating a disturbance.”
- Georgia Man Sentenced in Marijuana Case
District Court Judge Curtis V. Gomez on Friday sentenced Kurt Reovan, 37, of Georgia, to 20 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute marijuana.
- Police Investigate Homicide in Contant Knolls
A 23-year- resident of the Contant Knolls Housing Community was gunned down Thursday night, the V.I. Police Department reported.
- Marine Exercise Tests Emergency Capabilities
Operation Pillsbury Sound, organized by the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency, on Thursday tested the emergency response capabilities of the agencies tasked with assisting when disaster strikes.
EDITORIAL/BLOGS
- The V.I. Answer Desk
Demand answers. Question authority. Agitate for change. Go ahead, you're entitled.
- Gratitude as a Verb
Thirty years ago when I first heard the adage “gratitude is an action word,” I was bewildered.
SOURCE PICKS
- Beach Advisory for December 7-11
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DPNR gives ratings to St. Croix beaches; it warns people to use caution when using coastal waters off St. Thomas…
- Sweet Traditions Are Cooking at UVI
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The UVI Research and Extension Center’s test kitchen was humming Wednesday morning as the first session of the holiday…
- Tourism Department Plans to Expand Reach
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The territory’s Tourism Department plans to expand its reach across the west coast, throughout the Midwest, and to South America…
- UVI School of Medicine to Reapply for Accreditation
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The UVI Board of Trustees voted in executive session Tuesday to reapply to the Liaison Committee for Medical Education for…
- Taxi Driver Pleads Guilty to Transporting Minor for Sex
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Lennox Phillips, 58, pleaded guilty Tuesday in District Court on St. Thomas to one count of transportation of a minor…
- Mapp Nominates Two to VIWMA, VIPA Boards
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Gov. Kenneth Mapp named LaToya Williams to the V.I. Waste Management Authority governing board and Marvin Forbes to the V.I.…
ON ST. CROIX
- Four Men Shot in Frederiksted
Four men were injured by gunfire Friday night in the Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion Housing Community, according to the V.I. Police Department.
ON ST. JOHN
- @ Work: Island Muse Boutique
Island Muse Boutique in Coral Bay is the place to go for gifts and more made by artists living on St. John or with strong ties to the island. The store, which opened in January, is owned by Emily Kernen…
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Dominica News Online
- Children from Special Disaster Areas to be targeted at President’s Christmas Party
- Dennis Joseph laments poor PR on World Creole Music Festival
- WATCH LIVE: Press Briefing following arrival of Baroness Scotland at Douglas Charles Airport
- Linton to skip “fete” for Baroness Scotland
- U.S. warns that if Venezuela ends oil subsidy for Caribbean, it can’t step in