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Fishing Licenses May Become Transferable at Will

chipliv — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:29:33 -0400

Fishermen will be able to transfer their commercial fishing licenses to whoever they choose, if a bill approved in committee Monday becomes law.

Police Arrest Second Suspect in January Kean Shootout

chipliv — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:24:42 -0400

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a Jan. 28 shootout on the Kean High School campus.

Students Honored for 'Laws of Life' Essays

chipliv — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:08:43 -0400

A total of 90 students from the territory's four public high schools received awards for their essays about “The Laws of Life” this weekend.

Workshops Begin Mapping Project for STEER

John Baur — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:38:21 -0400

Mapping proejct will help track ocean uses in the St. Thomas East End Reserve.

Annual Run Brings Community Together Against Gun Violence

John Baur — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:05:02 -0400

The Walk/Run Against Gun Violence memorializes Jason Carroll, a young man who lost his life to violence a dozen years ago.

Profile: Judith Slosky

John Baur — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:54:14 -0400

Judith Slosky has spent more time on the road that a grader, and says she has no plans to rein it in any time soon.

ADDY Awards Honor USVI Media

John Baur — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:57:18 -0400

Hundreds of media folks turned out Saturday night to honor each other for a year's worth of creative endeavors at the 2012 ADDY Awards Gala and Dinner, celebrating '45 Years of Excellence.'

V.I.'s Honorary French Consul Receives Award, Prepares to Leave

John Baur — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:03:50 -0400

Odile De Lyrot has received one of her native France's high honors, but now she is planning to leave the island that has been her home for 27 years.

Event Emphasizes Life Jackets, Boater Safety

ScottForman — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:29:49 -0400

National Safe Boating Week kicks off with possible world record.

Students Take Their Case to Moot Court

David McCracken — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:41:42 -0400

The eight students taking part Friday in the finals of the Virgin Islands' 18th Appellate Moot Court Program handled the stress of arguing a case before three prominent judges with aplomb.

V.I. Supreme Court Rules Spouse Is Not Property

David McCracken — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:28:27 -0400

The V.I. Supreme Court overturned a $125,000 jury award against a man who was sued for breaking up another man's marriage, ruling the common law principle cited at trial did not apply and was out of step with most U.S. jurisdictions.

Cancer Survivor Celebrates Life and Hope

David McCracken — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:14:07 -0400

Though Ira Todman claims every day is special to him, Friday was a standout for the five-year cancer survivor as he celebrated his anniversary in Philadelphia.

Being an Advocate for a Child with a Disability

ScottForman — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:51:04 -0400

To be an advocate, knowing your child's disability is just a start.

Money Woes Continue to Plague Port Authority Board Members

ScottForman — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:34:39 -0400

Board members write off U.S. Customs debt of $3.5 million.

Delegate, Governor Disagree On CFO Bill

ScottForman — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:12:41 -0400

Delegate Christensen supports Chief Financial Officer, Gov. deJongh believes it allows the intrusion of the federal government.

Student Hall of Hope Honors Students

ScottForman — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:41:51 -0400

Student Hall of Hope honors the artistic talents of Virgin Island students from public elementary and middle schools on St. Thomas.

Community Supported Agriculture Taking Root in the V.I.

chipliv — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:07:27 -0400

Ridge to Reef Farm on St. Croix is starting its community supported agriculture season with shareholders on St. Croix, and shares available to families on St. Thomas.

Health Commissioner Dullum Resigns, deJongh Appoints Darice Plaskett

chipliv — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:40:58 -0400

Health Commissioner Mercedes Dullum resigned her position Wednesday.

Senate Wrestles with When to Terminate Parental Rights

chipliv — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:37:43 -0400

Under a proposed bill approved in committee, the grounds and process for termination of parental rights are laid out in greater detail.

Veterans Experts to Visit V.I. Vets

chipliv — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:23:37 -0400

Veterans health benefits experts will be in the territory beginning Thursday to explain available services to local vets.