Local government

WAPA’s St. Thomas Business Office Closes Early on Friday, Memorial Day

Gregory Norris — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:58:55 -0400

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority will close its St. Thomas business office and payment windows at Beltjen Place at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 24, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Division of Cultural Education Launches Rebranding Campaign

Gregory Norris — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:13:07 -0400

The Division of Cultural Education is looking to rebrand, and the public is invited to help.

This Week's Senate Calendar

Gregory Norris — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:46:59 -0400

Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.

Delinquent Property Auctions Scheduled for June

Gregory Norris — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:23:36 -0400

The Division of Real Property Tax has scheduled the next round of auctions for properties in delinquent payment status of 10 or more years.

Agriculture Announces Caribbean Area Conservation Innovation Grants

Gregory Norris — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:36:18 -0400

The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) Caribbean Area (CB) re-announces the availability of the 2013 Caribbean Area Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.

UVI and DOP Launch Certified Public Manger Program

Gregory Norris — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:40:16 -0400

The University of the Virgin Islands Institute for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, and the V.I. Division of Personnel (DOP) have launched the V.I. Certified Public Manager Program.

Tourism Launches Destination Wedding Campaign

Gregory Norris — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:07 -0400

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched a new initiative designed to increase awareness and bookings for the territory in the competitive U.S. destination wedding market.

Personnel Announces Civil Entrance Exam for Police and Correction Officers

Gregory Norris — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:18:49 -0400

The Division of Personnel has scheduled the entrance police and correction officer examinations in both the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix districts for the week of June 24-28.

VIEDA Relocates St. Thomas Office to Nisky Shopping Center

Gregory Norris — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:15:14 -0400

The V.I. Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) has announced the relocation of its St. Thomas offices, including the offices of the Economic Development Commission, the Government Development Bank, the Small Business Development Agency and the Enterprise Zone Commission, to its new location starting on Monday, May 20.

Human Services Hosts Best Beginnings Early Childhood Conferences

Gregory Norris — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:09:17 -0400

Human Services is hosting the Best Beginnings Early Childhood Conference, which will be held on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21, at the UVI campus on St. Croix; it will be held on Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24 at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas.

DPNR Announces Boating Registration, Commercial Fishers’ Licensing

Gregory Norris — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:26:54 -0400

All boating registration and commercial fishers’ licensing for 2013-2014 will be conducted as follows.

Human Services Announces Funds for Summer Camp Fees

Gregory Norris — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:54:31 -0400

The Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services has announced the availability of limited funds to assist eligible parents or guardians to pay summer camp fees for their children.

Health’s EMS Training Center Realigns Certification of Life Support Courses

Gregory Norris — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:41:23 -0400

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is in the process of working to realign as a training site to provide certification of basic and advanced life support courses in the St. Thomas-St. John District.

Labor Announces $4,500 Mini-Grants for Career Exploration, Summer Youth Employment

Gregory Norris — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:58:09 -0400

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.

Human Services Makes Changes to Energy Assistance Program

Gregory Norris — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:42:27 -0400

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

FYI: Governor Praises Accomplishments of Two V.I. Jockeys

Gregory Norris — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:04:19 -0400

Gov. John P. deJongh Jr. acknowledges the accomplishments of Virgin Islands jockeys Kevin Krigger and Victor Lebron, who are headed to the Kentucky Derby.

Health Officials Monitoring New Avian Influenza Virus

Gregory Norris — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:59:58 -0400

The Department of Health is monitoring recent reports of a new (H7N9) strain of avian influenza or “bird flu” emerging in China.

Human Services Announces Upcoming Early Childhood Events

Gregory Norris — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:27:41 -0400

Several upcoming events will advance the work of the Governor’s Children and Families Counsel to improve the health and well-being of children in the territory.

Bookmobile Has New Downtown Charlotte Amalie Location

Gregory Norris — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:20:25 -0400

The Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums in cooperation with the Virgin Islands Police Department has re-designated the downtown Charlotte Amalie location of the St. Thomas Bookmobile.

Education Receives “Today In Virgin Islands History” Scripts for Distribution to School Libraries

Gregory Norris — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:32:08 -0400

Now one of the territory’s most celebrated holidays, the significance of Emancipation Day is known by young and old alike, but according to Griffith, there are also countless other moments, some unmentioned or long forgotten, that have also played an integral role in shaping the territory’s future.