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This Week's Senate Calendar

 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
News — St. Thomas
This Week's Senate Calendar

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

Read entire articleMay 19 2013 - 1:46am
Roberto Tapia Arrested on Drug Conspiracy, Firearms Charges

Judge orders Tapia held without bail after federal agents arrested him, allegedly carrying seven kilograms of cocaine. Tapia is the chief enforcement officer for the Department of Planning and Natural Resources and a former member of the disbanded V.I. Narcotics Strike Force.

Read entire articleMay 19 2013 - 1:38am
Delinquent Property Auctions Scheduled for June

 The Division of Real Property Tax has scheduled the next round of auctions for properties in delinquent payment status of 10 or more years.

Read entire articleMay 19 2013 - 1:23am
'Art in the Garden' Celebrates Tillett's Vision

Rhoda Tillett created a tradition of art, music and community. In the decade since her death, that vision has not only endured, it has grown.

Read entire articleMay 18 2013 - 9:17pm
The Return of the Hurricane Hunters

The Hurricane Hunters are on St. Croix and they are preparing for hurricane season, which runs each calendar year June through November.

Read entire articleMay 18 2013 - 1:36am
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 Caribbean Area Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.

Read entire articleMay 18 2013 - 1:36am
Schneider Hospital Trying to Expand Dialysis Unit

Schneider Regional Medical Center is negotiating with a contractor to run or help run its kidney dialysis unit, which is at capacity and losing money, hospital staff told a Senate committee.

Read entire articleMay 18 2013 - 1:09am
V.I. Schools Have Milk Again

After several weeks without, V.I. public schools again have milk to serve students at lunch, according to the V.I. Department of Education.

Read entire articleMay 18 2013 - 1:03am
UVI and DOP Launch Certified Public Manger Program

 The University of the Virgin Islands Institute for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, and the V.I. Division of Personnel (DOP) have launched the V.I. Certified Public Manager Program.

Read entire articleMay 18 2013 - 12:40am
Science and Technology Projects Shine at STEM Fair

The best elementary school science projects were among important demonstrations in math and technology Friday at the district STEM Fair held at UVI.

Read entire articleMay 18 2013 - 12:23am