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WHAT'S STILL GOING ON, AND WHAT'S NOT

Here's a list of hurricane-related changes and confirmations of events and operations. It is being updated continually as information becomes available, with the latest news at the top. Please e-mail changes to source@viaccess.net or fax to 777-8136.
– The meeting of the Territorial Committee of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands scheduled for Saturday morning at Palm Court Harbor View has been postponed. James O'Bryan said the party is very proud of all members who served the territory during Hurricane Lenny, especially Gov. Charles W. Turnbull and Lt. Gov. Gerard "Luz" James II
— The Henry E. Rohlsen Airport is open.
— John McCarthy of WSVI-TV/Channel 8 says the St. Croix-based ABC affiliate's transmitter on Blue Mountain is out of operation and one of the two satellite dishes at the Sunny Isle studios flopped over when a pole snapped and broke a wall; however, he says damage is not extensive, and "we could be up and running soon."
— Classes and business operations will resume on the UVI St. Croix campus on Monday, Nov. 22. Essential workers are to report to work to assist with cleanup as soon as the curfew is lifted; other employees are to report to work Monday. Resident students may return to the dormitory as of noon Sunday. Call 693-1016 for updates.
Cyril E. King Airport reopened at 11:15 a.m. Friday. V.I. Port Authority spokesperson Shirley Smith said winds are between 12 and 26 knots with continuing turbulence. Smith said though the airport is open the traveling public must contact the airlines for specific flight information. The Port Authority will continue to monitor wind conditions.

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