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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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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
News - Local government — St. Thomas
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
Applicants Sought for 2012 Summer Food Service Program

Applications for the 2012 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now available.

Read entire articleJan 31 2012 - 4:31pm
This Week's Senate Calendar

 

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

 

Read entire articleJan 28 2012 - 11:59pm
BIR Reminds Public of Red Hook Office Location

All taxpayers are reminded that the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue’s St. Thomas office is now located in Red Hook at the East End Plaza.

Read entire articleJan 26 2012 - 1:07pm
Fire Service Lifts Burning Permit Ban in District

 Effective immediately, the ban on burning permits has been lifted for the St. Thomas-St. John District.

Read entire articleJan 25 2012 - 5:38pm
Government Auction Completes First Round of Property Sales

The Division of Real Property Tax has completed the territory’s first round of delinquent property auctions with the conclusion of the St. Thomas-St. John District auction.

Read entire articleJan 25 2012 - 5:34pm
Property Auctions Take Place January 25

The Division of Real Property Tax will hold its first auction of delinquent properties in the St. Thomas-St. John district on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Read entire articleJan 24 2012 - 5:54pm
Human Services Announces Changes in Medicare Part D

The Department of Human Services announces modifications have been made to the 2012 Community Care Prescription Plan Medicare Part D (CCRx) with federal approval by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 

Read entire articleJan 24 2012 - 5:51pm
FYI: Governor Proclaims UVI Jubilee Year

Gov. John P. deJongh Jr. proclaims the 50th anniversary of the University of the Virgin Islands, whichhas delivered educational programs and services dedicated to providing higher education opportunities for the territory's residents, as well as for people throughout the Caribbean.

Read entire articleJan 19 2012 - 2:46pm
Division of Real Property Tax Concludes First Round of Property Auctions

The Division of Real Property Tax concluded its first round of auctions of properties in delinquent payment status of ten or more years for the St. Croix district. Property auctions for the St. Thomas-St. John District now will be held.

Read entire articleJan 18 2012 - 11:56pm