Freshman Sen. Donald "Ducks" Cole has pledged not to use his government vehicle for his own personal use, and will encourage his colleagues in the Senate to do the same.
"I told the people I would make every attempt to cut back expenses for the government, and I intend to do so," Cole said. He will not use his official car after working hours or on weekends, he said. At 5 p.m., he promised, it will be "parked up."

Local businessman Dale Hamilton has bookmarked the St. Thomas Source along with the Washington Post, New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Drudge Report.

The St. Thomas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is looking for girls between the ages of 8 and 12 to compete for the title of Little Miss Delta 1999.

When former Gov. Roy L. Schneider and 36 of his administration stalwarts helped themselves to $383,000 in lump sum payments three weeks ago, they used an irregular procedure to dip into the territory's meager funds, writes Frank J. Jordan.

Some people in this community seem to be so desperate for development -- any kind of development as long as it promises jobs and big bucks -- that they want approval of any terms without regard to the consequences, writes Helen Gjessing.

Gov. Charles W. Turnbull and Senate President Vargrave A. Richards can influence the direction of two often-criticized boards -- the Public Services Commission and the Industrial Development Commission -- if and when they appoint new members to fill vacancies and expired terms. The IDC could be changed almost overnight.

V.I. taxpayers' investment of $100,000 a year for the territory's Film Promotion Office brings a return of about $20 million, the head of the office told the Ad Club on Tuesday.

The Praxis exam will be held at UVI, St. Thomas campus, Saturday, March 13 and Saturday, June 12 for teachers new to the system in 1996-97 school year. Teachers returning to the system after a hiatus of 2 years must also take the exam.

Gomez Elementary School will hold a PTA meeting Thursday, Jan.21 at 5:45 p.m.in the school's auditorium.

Light air keeps racing very close in the second day of racing at Key West