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Homicides 2013

A chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2013, with statistics broken down by island. The Source…

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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
News - Local government — St. Thomas
Tourism Experiencing Telephone Service Interruptions

 The Department of Tourism’s St. Thomas office continues to experience problems with its telephone system.

Read entire articleJan 8 2013 - 9:44pm
VIEDA Hearings and Decision Meetings Postponed

 The VIEDA’s  Public Hearings and Governing Board Decision Meetings scheduled for Wednesday, Jan,  9, have been postponed. 

Read entire articleJan 8 2013 - 9:31pm
DLCA Releases Latest Gas Price Survey

 The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) notifies the public of its latest territory-wide gas price survey findings. The survey was completed on Dec. 27 on St. Croix and St. John, and on Dec. 28 on St. Thomas.

Read entire articleDec 29 2012 - 2:44am
VITRAN Suspends Bus Service on January 1

 VITRAN Fixed Route Bus Service will be suspended on St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.

Read entire articleDec 28 2012 - 4:50pm
Lieutenant Governor Encourages Residents to Celebrate the New Year Without Guns and Violence

 Lt. Gov. Gregory R. Francis is asking Virgin Islanders to refrain from the practice of firing guns on New Year’s Eve in order to avoid the risk of injury and further violence as the territory welcomes 2013.

Read entire articleDec 28 2012 - 12:34am
WAPA Customer Service Offices Release Holiday Schedule

 Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority customer service offices throughout the territory will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, to facilitate a territory-wide video-conference staff meeting.

Read entire articleDec 25 2012 - 2:23pm
VIWMA Announces Holiday Hours for Landfills, Transfer Stations and Offices

 The VI Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises residents that the territory’s landfills, transfer stations and administrative offices will be observing the following hours of operation during the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday season.

Read entire articleDec 24 2012 - 4:23pm
Lieutenant Governor Extends Holiday Greetings

 Lt. Gov. Gregory R. Francis in a press release issued by his office on Monday, Dec. 24, extended holiday greetings to all residents and visitors of the Virgin Islands as the territory celebrates the Christmas season and prepares for the New Year.

Read entire articleDec 24 2012 - 4:16pm
DLCA Implores Retail Gas Stations to Pass on Savings

  The latest rack rate price change reported to the DLCA by Hovensa concerning the latest notice of motor fuels price changes reports that a significant decrease continues to be effective.

Read entire articleDec 24 2012 - 4:13pm
DLCA Releases Latest Gas Price Survey

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is notifying the public of its latest territory-wide gas price survey findings.  

Read entire articleDec 24 2012 - 4:09pm