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Free Meals Available for Children Not Participating in Summer Camps

 Several schools across the territory will soon be serving as sites for the USDA Food Service Program, which offers free…

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On Wednesday, June 5, Gov. John deJongh Jr. presented a radio address outlining the economic problems facing the territory and proposing legislation to deal with it.

 
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Three Treated After Nightclub Stabbing

A fight broke out at the Metropolis Night Club in Subase early Sunday, and three men were taken to the hospital to be treatede for wounds, according to the VIPD.

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2013-06-16 17:45:22
CFVI Awards 75 Student Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands announced that the 75 scholarships awarded at ceremonies this week will allow V.I. students to head off to colleges ranging from Yale to American University.

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2013-06-15 02:37:00
American Airlines Grounds Pets with Wings Program

American Airlines ended its sponsorship of Humane Society of St. Thomas’ Pets with Wings program that provided free air transportation for dogs to the mainland.

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2013-06-14 20:08:55
Commentary - Open forum — St. Thomas
It’s Time for the Governor to Get Involved

Michael DiNapoli, a partner in Solar Solutions LLC, writes an open letter to Gov. John P. deJongh Jr. regarding “the mismanagement and disorganization” of the V.I. Energy Office’s Sun Power Loan Program.        

Read entire articleSep 8 2010 - 12:16am
Gratitude for Putting Everything Back Together

Colette Monroe, on behalf of the residents of Water Island, thanks the WAPA linemen and others who helped bring things back to normal after Hurricane Earl.

Read entire articleSep 7 2010 - 3:17pm
Crime Stoppers Angered by Sentencing Decision

Outraged by what they believe to be a lenient sentence recently given to Jamal Wesselhoft, the Board of Trustees of Crime Stoppers USVI is calling upon the Virgin Islands attorney general to take action.

Read entire articleAug 11 2010 - 12:59am
They Want to Build a Drag Strip?

Michael A. Monagle is unable to understand the recent decision of the Senate to build a drag strip on St. Thomas.

Read entire articleJul 30 2010 - 2:06am
UVI Mourns Passing of Senator Lorraine L. Berry

The University of the Virgin Islands community pays tribute to the late Sen. Lorraine Berry, “an enthusiastic ally.”

Read entire articleJul 27 2010 - 1:49am
St. Thomas, Get Your House in Order

 J.E. Smith finds that the crime, violence and men who won’t find work have made him decide to vacation elsewhere.

Read entire articleJul 26 2010 - 4:08am
Former Senator Remembers Sen. Lorraine Berry

Former Senator Clement Magras extended his condolences to the family of Senator Lorraine L. Berry on her passing.

Read entire articleJul 20 2010 - 8:27pm
Editorial for VI Emancipation Day 2010

A'butNbtMutAst ChenziRa asks, “Whose independence and emancipation are we celebrating, commemorating and supporting on July 4th and July 3rd of every year?”

Read entire articleJul 1 2010 - 5:27pm
SEA Assesses the Environmental Impact of a Billion Dollar Project

The St Croix Environmental Association (SEA) president, Paul Chakroff, writes about the controversy surrounding the CZM hearings on whether or not to give a permit to Seven Hills Beach Resort & Casino.

Read entire articleJun 22 2010 - 7:15am
A Part of the Solution

Commissioner Julia Sheen-Aaron thanks the many employees of Charles Harwood Memorial Complex who chose to continue working through the recent rehabilitation effort.

Read entire articleJun 15 2010 - 5:31pm