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Homicides 2013

A chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2013, with statistics broken down by island. The Source…

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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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The Forum Presents Foreign Film "No"

The Forum presents the third in its series of foreign films. It is a Chilean movie called "No."

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2013-05-22 01:34:45
Beach to Beach Power Swim Set for Sunday

The 10th annual Beach to Beach Power Swim is set for Sunday on St. John and, with the entries capped at 300, time is running out to register. Last year, 283 swimmers raised $20,000.

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2013-05-21 22:51:07
Shooting Claims life of 18-year-old Vasheo Donastorg

According to police, Vasheo Donastorg was washing his car outside his home on Lime Street when shots rang out Monday evening, killing the 18-year-old. Police are urging anyone with information to call.

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2013-05-21 16:32:46
Local government — St. Thomas
DLCA Releases Latest Gas Price Survey

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is notifying the public of its latest territory-wide gas price survey findings. The survey was completed on Aug. 8 on St. Thomas and Aug. 9 on St. Croix and St. John.The gas survey is designed to inform consumers on which stations offer the best fuel prices.  
          `The latest rack rate price change reported by Hovensa effective Aug. 6 through Aug. 12 indicates an increase on regular fuel by .6 cent per gallon and an increase on premium fuel by .3 cents per gallon. Diesel fuel remains unchanged.
St. Croix
The lowest prices found on St. Croix for full service gasoline were $4.59 for premium and $4.09 for regular. The lowest prices for self service gasoline were $3.95 for premium and $3.54 for regular. The lowest price for diesel fuel was $4.09 per gallon.
The following table indicates where consumers can find the lowest prices for gasoline in the St. Croix District.
Full Service Welco Gas Station Premium: 4.599 and LaReine Service Station Regular: 4.099
Self Service Choice Service Station Premium: 3.959 and Supreme Service Station Regular: 3.549
Deisel Cruzan Petroleum, Gas City, One Love Service Station, Super Tank Service Station: 4.099
 
The highest prices found on St. Croix for full service gasoline were $4.99 for premium and $4.89 for regular. The highest prices for self service gasoline were $4.39 for premium and $3.79 for regular. The highest price for diesel fuel was $4.81 per gallon.
St. Thomas
On St. Thomas findings indicate one station offering full service fuel. At this station, premium is offered at $4.99 per gallon and $4.67 per gallon for regular fuel. The lowest prices for self service fuel were $4.29 for premium and $4.35 for regular. The lowest price for diesel fuel was $4.40 per gallon.
Full Service Total Gottleib (Contant) Premium: 4.999 and Regular: 4.679
Self Service Boynes Trucking (Lindbergh Bay) Premium: 4.299 and Giant Gas, One Stop, Race Track Regular: 4.359
Deisel Total Gottleib: 4.409
          The highest prices for self service gasoline were $5.09 for premium and $4.99 for regular. The highest price offered for diesel fuel was $4.99.
St. John
Findings represent prices for the only gas station on St. John, E&C self service station.
Self Service E&C Premium: 4.839 and Regular: 4.439
Deisel: E&C: 4.869

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