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Police Searching for Missing 'Frequent Runaway' Minor

Detectives are asking for the public's support in finding 16-year-old Terrika Alexander, who left from the Girls Group…

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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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The Forum Presents Foreign Film "No"

The Forum presents the third in its series of foreign films. It is a Chilean movie called "No."

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2013-05-22 01:34:45
Beach to Beach Power Swim Set for Sunday

The 10th annual Beach to Beach Power Swim is set for Sunday on St. John and, with the entries capped at 300, time is running out to register. Last year, 283 swimmers raised $20,000.

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2013-05-21 22:51:07
Shooting Claims life of 18-year-old Vasheo Donastorg

According to police, Vasheo Donastorg was washing his car outside his home on Lime Street when shots rang out Monday evening, killing the 18-year-old. Police are urging anyone with information to call.

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2013-05-21 16:32:46
Commentary — St. Thomas
Best Beginnings Conference Will Look for Causes, Solutions of Behavior Problems

Anyone who has raised, cared for, taught or otherwise worked with young children knows that their behaviors can at times be puzzling, frustrating, and even exasperating,

What else would we expect from them when their ability to think of what they want to do far exceeds what they are actually capable of doing, and they have yet to master basic self-regulation and social skills.

Read entire articleMay 15 2013 - 9:08am
Interesting Tilt Towards ‘Belongers’ in BVI Land Transactions

One of the beauties of the Law Lords’ work is that it deals almost exclusively with British island matters, as its jurisdiction rarely reaches any part of any mainland.

Read entire articleMay 15 2013 - 2:21am
Editorial: Join the Conversation, But Remember Your Manners

The Source welcomes comments and discussion about the news, and becoming a member of our online community is easy. But remember to keep it civil. Behave as if you were talking face to face.

 

Read entire articleMay 11 2013 - 7:43am
Why Do We Trash Our Environment?

Don Buchanan writes "We all have biophilia; even those who live in fear of being called a 'tree hugger.'”

Read entire articleMay 10 2013 - 1:37am
To the V.I. Department of Education That Failed Me and Others

 Jolene Edwards is a product of Virgin Islands public schools, and she faults them for giving her a second rate education.

Read entire articleMay 3 2013 - 7:08pm
Kids Triathlon Offers Hope for St. Thomas's Children – and Adults

Events like the Rotary Sunrise Kids Triathlon shows that St. Thomas is ahead of the curve in developing parenting, character development, and community cohesion.

Read entire articleApr 21 2013 - 1:47am
‘A Misguided Attack by Caribbean Ambassadors’

The governor responds to criticism of V.I. participation in the U.S. Rum Cover-Over Program. “I am proud of what we have done and grateful that we did it when we did.”

Read entire articleApr 19 2013 - 12:04am
Conservation Needed Before Renewable Energy

 Marccus Bodio, senior engineer at Quality Electric Supply Inc., says that “although solar PV panels should be installed on every U.S.V.I. school and government office, each renewable energy project must begin with a sincere and thorough conservation effort.”

Read entire articleApr 17 2013 - 11:20am
Get Rid of Corporal Punishment in the Schools

 Verdel L. Petersen says there are other ways besides using physical force to discipline children. She believes that corporal punishment should be abolished in Virgin Islands schools.

Read entire articleApr 10 2013 - 4:43pm
Source Manager’s Journal: Social Distance

In the territory, social distance is truly social. People live in close proximity and interact with one another, but often without great understanding.

Read entire articleApr 8 2013 - 10:39pm