SENATORS QUESTION Y2K FLIP-FLOP
Two senators have criticized Gov. Roy L. Schneider for vetoing legislation in July to create a Year 2000-complaince task force, then seeking a $32.4 million loan last week to ensure Y2K compliance.
ELECTIONS BOARD SNAFU SPARKS DEBATE
The Attorney General's Office has ruled that George Blackhall and Yvonne Tharpes won seats on the Board of Elections, despite getting fewer votes than other candidates.
HOTEL GROUP CHANGES NAME, BROADENS BASE
In a move to broaden its membership base and therefore its political clout, the St. Thomas-St. John has changed its name to the St. Thomas-St. John Hotel and Tourism Association.
FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON DADS
More than 12 dads and 35 children met Saturday at Coral World to address issues and concerns facing fathers in the territory.
GOV. SEEKS $32 MILLION LOAN FOR COMPUTERS
The governor is asking legislators to approve a $32.4 million loan for Year 2000-computer compliance and avert a potential disaster.
VARLACK PLEADS GUILTY TO POLLUTING OCEAN
Varlack Ventures of St. John has pleaded guilty to negligently discharging oil into Red Hook Harbor, St. John, and failing to notify federal authorities.