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BIR Reminds Businesses of Postal Excise Taxes

         The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue reminds the business community that items imported into the territory via the United…

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The V.I. Police Department has a theme song, "Don't Run, Don't Hide," written by local musicians Fusion Band for use in the government television channel documentary, "V.I. Cops."

 
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Some Thoughts on Signatures Needed for Board of Elections Recalls

Mathematics are universal and I think it might be helpful to discuss the question of just how many signatures will be needed to put the proposed recall on the ballot.

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2012-02-03 00:02:07
June’s Views … From The Farm

Lots and lots of rain is not necessarily the best thing for growing; too much of it can bring a proliferation of weeds and vines, root rot, destructive bugs and more.

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2012-01-30 00:33:29
St. Thomas Man Charged with Phone Threats

A St. Thomas man employed by Boynes Trucking, Inc. was arrested Friday by the FBI for allegedly sending threatening text messages to the owner of the company.

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2012-01-27 23:53:58
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Rare Earth Studio Begins Masters in Residence Program

The Caribbean Islands Education Foundation Inc. at its Rare Earth Studio continues its mission to expand educational and workforce development opportunities for residents of the Virgin Islands.

Read entire articleJan 28 2012 - 11:27pm
Cruise Ship Schedule for February 1-29

This is the West Indian Company cruise ship schedule for February 2011.

Read entire articleJan 26 2012 - 8:22pm
VIEDA Bank Representatives Receive Training to Assist Local Small Businesses

The VI Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) held two training sessions this week on the implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program in the Virgin Islands. 

Read entire articleJan 15 2012 - 11:12am
Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) Rate Change Effective Jan. 1

As a result of action taken by the Federal Communications Commission that affects carriers nationwide, Innovative Telephone, Innovative Wireless and Innovative Long Distance customers will notice an increase in the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) effective Jan. 1.

Read entire articleDec 22 2011 - 4:26pm
Cruise Ship Schedule for January 1-31

 This is the West Indian Company cruise ship schedule for January 2012.

 

Read entire articleDec 21 2011 - 6:48am
Theodore Tunick & Company Relocates Its Claims Division

Theodore Tunick & Company today announced the relocation of its claims division to Suite 103 on the first floor of The Tunick Building in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. 

Read entire articleDec 8 2011 - 10:54pm
Scotiabank’s Efforts Support Global Strategy to Combat HIV/AIDS

Scotiabank today announced the introduction of a Global HIV/AIDS Strategy to unite and strengthen its programs and initiatives across more than 55 countries aimed at addressing the disease.

Read entire articleDec 1 2011 - 3:36pm
Cruise Ship Schedule for December 1-31

This is the West Indian Company cruise ship schedule for December 2011.

Read entire articleNov 27 2011 - 7:32am
Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Appoints Stephen Power New Director of Food and Beverage

Stephen Power has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas where he will oversee all dining venues, room service, catering and culinary events.

Read entire articleNov 22 2011 - 6:40am
Innovative Launches New Directory Assistance Program

 

Innovative continues to upgrade the infrastructure of telecommunications in the territory and announced on Tuesday, as a part of the modernization plan, the conversion to a National Directory Assistance database.

 

Read entire articleNov 15 2011 - 10:50pm