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

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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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Board of Education Hosts First in Series of Public Forums

A handful of parents and teachers gathered on St. Thomas Friday for the first in a series of meetings sponsored by the Board of Education that is geared toward addressing public concerns.

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2013-05-18 00:14:32
Two Retirees Elected to Group Health Insurance Board

Government retirees elected Adelbert Bryan and Lori Anderson to represent them on the V.I. Government Employees' Service Commission Group Health Insurance Board.

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2013-05-17 22:45:15
Montessori School Presents “Arts for Change Interdisciplinary Arts Show”

 Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy presents “Arts for Change Interdisciplinary Arts Show” -- dance, drama, music, visual arts, improv, and poetry to change our lives and our world.

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2013-05-17 13:03:59
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Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect Thursday

Government officials made it clear at a recent town hall meeting that as of Thursday Feb. 10, no smoking will be allowed within 20 feet of local bars, restaurants and businesses.

Read entire articleJan 29 2011 - 9:42am
Source Manager's Journal: Testing Assumptions in Hard Times

Dr. Frank Schneiger's "Source Manager's Journal" is a monthly column dedicated to finding solutions to the difficult organizational problems that affect government, most businesses and non-profit organizations. This week Schneiger examines the process of making assumptions and their effect during hard times.

 

Read entire articleNov 19 2009 - 6:36pm
Innovative Cable TV – St. Croix Reports Telemundo Channel Disruption

 Innovative Cable TV officials on St. Croix report that Telemundo-WKAQ, Channel 13, is currently off the air due to changes on Telemundo’s satellite feed.

Read entire articleAug 6 2009 - 2:56am
Is History A Good Thing? (Part I)

Frank Schneiger notes the Virgin Islands' unusual history problem, summed up in by an obsession with past grievances by some portion of the majority (“born here”) and an indifference to history by part of a more recently arrived minority (“we’re here now, get over it.”)

Read entire articleAug 4 2009 - 10:05pm
V.I. Businesses Generated $19.5 Billion in Sales in 2007

Businesses on the Virgin Islands generated $19.5 billion in sales and employed 35,300 people with $1.1 billion in annual payroll, in 2007, according to a survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Read entire articleJul 21 2009 - 10:06pm
Source Manager's Journal: What If We're Doing It All Wrong?

This week Frank Schneiger explores why we keep right on doing the wrong things, even when we know they're wrong, and finds some answers in "Brain Rules."

Read entire articleJul 5 2009 - 12:02am
Innovative Cable TV Announces Temporary CBS Affiliation

Innovative Cable TV officials are notifying subscribers that the cable system will broadcast a temporary CBS signal, WSEE-TV out of Eerie, Pennsylvania, from July 1 through 12.

Read entire articleJul 2 2009 - 6:48pm
Source Manager's Journal: Building Trust in Hard Times

Frank Schneiger looks at ways to build trust in a diverse community and avoid common pitfalls of difficult economic times.

Read entire articleMay 26 2009 - 1:46am
Source Manager's Journal: Managing in Hard Times (Part III)

In an ongoing series of columns, Frank Schneiger works to find solutions to the difficult organizational problems that affect government, most businesses and non-profit organizations.
This week Schneiger looks at the dangers of victimization and factionalism.

Read entire articleMar 17 2009 - 2:00am
Source Manager's Journal: Moving Beyond Lousy Meetings (Part II)

In an ongoing series of columns, Frank Schneiger works to find solutions to the difficult organizational problems that affect government, most businesses and non-profit organizations.
This week Schneiger looks at why good meetings are important, and offers concrete steps for making the most of meetings, such as Constitutional Convention sessions.

Read entire articleFeb 24 2009 - 4:21am

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