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VIWMA Introduces “Big Belly” Solar Waste Receptacles

The V.I. Waste Management Authority is currently installing six solar recycling and compaction units, known as the “BigBelly,” throughout the…

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The V.I. Police Department has a theme song, "Don't Run, Don't Hide," written by local musicians Fusion Band for use in the government television channel documentary, "V.I. Cops."

 
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That Alleged “Fiscal Crisis” at the V.I. Joint Board of Elections

Arlington, Virginia, has an election board that does exactly what the V.I. board does, except it does it every year, not every other year, and at a substancial savings.

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2012-02-18 20:02:39
EAST Holds Three Whale Watching Events

Environmental Association of St. Thomas-St. John (EAST) will hold a whale watching on three Sundays: Feb. 26, March 4 and March 1.

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2012-02-17 19:13:57
Alpine Journal 2042

Source columnist Frank Schneiger looks into his crystal ball and finds a discouraging news item 30 years hence about the way the V.I. Senate does business -- or doesn't.

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2012-02-16 08:20:55
Local government — St. John
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, which is directly across from the Red Hook dock. This is the main St. Thomas office, which offers all services for all types of taxes, according to a press release issued Thursday by the BIR. Taxpayers unable to travel to the this location can visit the Nisky Center office to make a payment on any outstanding taxes.
All telephone numbers remain the same. Taxpayers with questions about refund inquiries, audits and delinquent accounts can contact the bureau’s office on St. Thomas at 715-1040, and on St. Croix at 773-1040.

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