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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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New TSA Scanners Should Speed Up Airport Security

U.S. Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) officials unveiled their latest advanced imaging technology (AIT) machines on St. Thomas Friday, which will give passengers the option of having their bodies safely scanned.

Read entire articleFeb 4 2012 - 12:11am
V.I. Moves A Step Closer to Tsunami-Ready

Gov. John deJongh Jr. and V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Director Elton Lewis this week signed the territory’s first Tsunami Incident Annex.

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 10:54pm
Focus of Frenchtown Families, Center Gets a Makeover

About 45 years ago, Charlie Magras began banging the drum to raise funds for the newly renovted building that now bears his name – the Frenchtown Community Center dedicated to Charles W. Magras, Sr.

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 10:42pm
Delegate Holds Telephone Town Hall Meeting

V.I. residents called Thursdsay night in to ask Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christensen questions in a telephone town hall meeting.

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 9:29am
Finger-Pointing Marks Senate Finance Meeting

At the V.I. Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, several members refuted the governor's recent characterization of the 29th Legislature.

Read entire articleFeb 2 2012 - 11:45pm
VI Answer Desk: Are Safari Buses Legal?

“What is the current status of safari buses in the U.S. Virgin Islands?”

Read entire articleFeb 2 2012 - 10:55pm
Greaux: ‘Daily Caller’ Posting is Slanderous

Calling it slanderous, the governor and V.I. attorney general are seeking a retraction of a story posted Thursday on Daily Caller.

Read entire articleFeb 2 2012 - 10:12pm
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 States Postal Service are subject to excise tax. 

Read entire articleFeb 2 2012 - 5:02pm
PSC Awaiting Judge on Final LEAC Factor

Judge to rule whether interest paid by the WAPA on fuel loans can factor into LEAC increase.

Read entire articleFeb 1 2012 - 11:51pm
Carnival Preview Promises Good Times Ahead

Carnival 2012 kicked off with a preview at Emancipation Gardens on Wednesday.

Read entire articleFeb 1 2012 - 11:25pm