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Homicides 2010
Here is a chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2010, with statistics broken down by island. The Source…

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Source Manager's Journal: Optimism, Pessimism, Faith and Hope

You can be 100 percent assured that no one at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference asked the question: When we see the problems that our country faces, what can we do to help our government and the President?

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2010-03-06 21:41:40
Relief Pilot Recounts Time at Haiti's Airport

St. Thomas pilot George Miller recently made his second flight to Haiti for USVI Haitian Relief, this time to ferry supplies and medical personnel. The following is his account from Monday.

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2010-03-04 12:56:50
March 3: A View From Port-au-Prince

Swazi Clarity, a logistics volunteer for the USVI Haitian Relief mission, blogs from Port-au-Prince to share her experiences at the Community Hospital of Haiti, where she is part of the St. Thomas-based team. We'll be updating her column with each new posting.

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2010-03-04 12:00:00
News — St. Thomas
Donastorg Arraignment Postponed

An arraignment of veteran V.I. Sen. Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg on multiple assault and weapons charges was postponed until March 25, according to the V.I. Department of Justice.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 9:11am
VIWMA Cancels Meeting

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Board of Directors meeting that was scheduled for Friday, March 12, on St. John has been canceled.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 8:46am
V.I. Track Stars Define Greatness, Henry and Jones Number One in the World

Laverne Jones and Tabarie Henry are redefining the meaning of “great Virgin Islands track runners” by achieving the status of number one in the world in their respective events, Henry in the 400-meter and Jones in the 60-meter.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 8:34am
Solar Power, Net Metering Taking Off in Territory

Households using solar energy and selling their surplus power back to the V.I. Water and Power Authority through net metering have increased almost tenfold over the past two years. Now proven successful, the technology is poised to take off, WAPA Executive Director Hugo Hodge Jr. said Wednesday.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 12:23am
Senate Blocks Amendment, Passes Rum Cover-Over Extension

The U.S. Senate Wednesday passed a bill extending the rum cover-over after blocking an amendment proposed by Florida Sen. George LeMieux (R) that would have radically altered the way the funds are allocated between the two territories.

Read entire articleMar 10 2010 - 9:02pm
Search for Missing Boater Called Off

The U.S. Coast Guard Wednesday called off its search, pending further developments, for a boater missing since Monday in waters south of St. Croix.

Read entire articleMar 10 2010 - 8:22pm
V.I. Soldiers Featured in Army's Guantanamo Bay Magazine

V.I. National Guard soldiers deployed in Cuba, are getting a taste of their 15 minutes of fame with recent profiles in the Guantanamo Joint Task Force magazine: The Wire. The last two editions of the magazine had page-length profiles of two of the territory's finest:  Col. Caroline Adams and Spc. Keith Chambers.

Read entire articleMar 10 2010 - 12:46pm
Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, please report it. Even information that seems insignificant may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

Read entire articleMar 10 2010 - 12:00pm
STAR Brings Back ULTRASPRINT - One Mile, Flat Out

Some will remember a once a very popular footrace on St. Thomas, ULTRASPRINT, which has been returned to the race calendar of the St. Thomas Association of Roadrunners (STAR) for 2010 on March 14. 

Read entire articleMar 10 2010 - 7:48am
Education Will Fund Cost of Praxis II Exam for Teachers

Education Human Resources Director Karen L. Blyden advises territorial public school teachers that the Department of Education will pay the test costs and associated fees for the April 24th paper and pencil administration of the Praxis II exam. 

Read entire articleMar 10 2010 - 7:46am