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Agriculture Announces Caribbean Area Conservation Innovation Grants

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) Caribbean Area (CB) re-announces the availability of the 2013…

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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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School Lunch Division Holds Last Training Before Summer Starts

All interested summer camp sites are advised of the final training prior to the commencement of the 2011 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).The training will be held at noon on Friday, June 17.

Read entire articleJun 13 2011 - 7:24pm
G-Clef Music Academy Offers Tuition Free Summer Program

G-Clef Music Academyhas announced that 20 full scholarshipsare available to students who have need and are unable to pay the summer program tuition.

Read entire articleJun 9 2011 - 11:27pm
ADA Standards for Accessible Design Training Program Scheduled at VIUCEDD

Architects, building owners, municipal managers or anyone responsible for determining if the built environment complies with ADA accessibility requirements could be interested in the following program.

Read entire articleJun 3 2011 - 4:49pm
Winner of ‘The Seven Year Project’ Announced on Radio

Going Against the Grain Peace Coalition, an organization founded by Daily News columnist, author and activist Devin “Dutchie” Robinson, has chosen this year’s winner of “The Seven Year Project.”

Read entire articleMay 27 2011 - 3:42pm
Announcements of Laws of Life Contest Winners Set for May 21-22

Close to 2,000 V.I. high school students submitted essays in this year’s Laws of Life contests; 85 of them will be honored with cash prizes at special award ceremonies the weekend of May 21-22.

Read entire articleMay 18 2011 - 4:09pm
VING Volunteer Appreciation Ceremonies Set

In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, the Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) Family Programs Office will host a Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony on St. Thomas and St. Croix.

Read entire articleApr 6 2011 - 1:24pm
VIUCEDD and Autism Network Hold Autism Conference

The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD) and the V.I. Autism Network will hold their fourth annual Autism Conference.

Read entire articleMar 24 2011 - 4:16pm
V.I. Lottery Announces “2011 Carnival” Special Edition Ticket

The Virgin Islands Lottery is celebrating the St. Thomas Carnival by featuring 19 of the territory’s best Carnival photos on the April 28th Traditional Lottery ticket, according to a press release from the V.I. Lottery.

Read entire articleMar 22 2011 - 5:20pm
Sail and Power Squadron Swears in Commander With Traditional Ceremony

Officials, family and friends representing the U.S. Sail and Power Squadron both locally as well as District Command from Puerto Rico, will gather this Sunday on Water Island, U.S.V.I., as Commander Lawrence O. Benjamin and his bridge officers will be installed for their second term at the annual Change of Watch ceremony.

Read entire articleMar 19 2011 - 12:55am
Annual Bush Skills Caribbean Rendezvous Slated for March 3-6

The fifth annual Bush Skills Caribbean Rendezvous will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily on March 3-6. Participants may come just for a day or enjoy the whole long weekend.

Read entire articleFeb 22 2011 - 4:37am