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GOVERNMENT & POLICE NEWS

Federal Money Could Help V.I. With Insurance Oversight

Holding V.I. insurers accountable will be a lot easier thanks to eligibility for a federal grant.

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Gov. John deJongh Jr. issues a statement about Tuesday's midday shooting at the Tutu Park Mall parking lot that left two injured. A 17-year-old was arrested.

 

MOVIES

Now Playing: “Vampires Suck” and “Takers”

The following movies are playing at Market Square East Theaters on St. Thomas.

LOCAL NEWS

Summer Planning Makes for Smooth First Day, Principals Say

School principals across St. Thomas said Thursday that the real prep work for the schools' first day was done over the summer.

Yacht Burns in Crown Bay

The KLM Black Pearl, a 100-foot black wooden yacht, is still holding its own above water after an engine room fire set it ablaze Thursday afternoon in Crown Bay.

First School Day a Proud One for Cancryn Students

It was hard to say Thursday who was more thrilled – the teachers or the students – with Addelita Cancryn Junior High School's new cafeteria/auditorium.

Brief: Innovative Crews Working to Restore Service

Innovative technicians worked through the night to restore cable TV, phone and internet service in St. Thomas and St. John, according to an Innovative release issued Thursday.

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EDITORIAL/BLOGS

Stop Whining About the LEAC

   The hated and confusing Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause is not unfair, nor a rip-off, nor part of some evil conspiracy.  And when given a chance…

The V.I. Answer Desk

Demand answers. Question authority. Agitate for change. Go ahead, you're entitled.

 

SOURCE PICKS

Indian Consul General Looks to Strengthen V.I. Ties

From his appearance on Wall Street last month to this week's visit to the territory, Indian Consul General Prabhu…

Gov. DeJongh Congratulates Young Readers

With the "Governor's Summer Reading Challenge" wrapping up, Gov. deJongh reminded young readers to get the recognition they deserve.

Federal Money Could Help V.I. With Insurance Oversight

Holding V.I. insurers accountable will be a lot easier thanks to eligibility for a federal grant.

ON ST. CROIX

Post-Earl Glitches Complicate First School Day

After a few days' delay courtesy of Hurricane Earl, children all across St. Croix put on uniforms early Thursday morning.

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ON ST. THOMAS

Power Restored to Anxious Frenchtown Business Owners

If you heard electrifying yelps coming from Frenchtown about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, it was a chorus of restaurant owners, residents and fishermen as power was restored.

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