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Free Meals Available for Children Not Participating in Summer Camps

 Several schools across the territory will soon be serving as sites for the USDA Food Service Program, which offers free…

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On Wednesday, June 5, Gov. John deJongh Jr. presented a radio address outlining the economic problems facing the territory and proposing legislation to deal with it.

 
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Undercurrents: Condo Sales Face Financing Squeeze

Although tighter lending requirements may strain future condo sales, for now St. Thomas and St. John sales are holding steady while St. Croix is going slightly wild.

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2013-06-17 21:42:36
CFVI Awards 75 Student Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands announced that the 75 scholarships awarded at ceremonies this week will allow V.I. students to head off to colleges ranging from Yale to American University.

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2013-06-15 02:37:00
American Airlines Grounds Pets with Wings Program

American Airlines ended its sponsorship of Humane Society of St. Thomas’ Pets with Wings program that provided free air transportation for dogs to the mainland.

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2013-06-14 20:08:55
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Federal Hotline Available to Report Misuse of Funds

 V.I. Education Commissioner Dr. LaVerne Terry is encouraging the general public to report any misuse of the department’s federal funding to the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of the Interior Offices of the Inspector General.
In an effort to continue meeting the mandates of the Compliance Agreement between the U.S. Department of Education and the V.I. government, the Department of Education is required to publicize the toll-free telephone numbers that residents can use to call in any misuse or fraud, according to a press release issued on Friday by the V.I. Department of Education.
“These numbers are available to all schools, teachers, parents, and participants of the adult and vocational programs, VIDE employees, all government agencies and other interested stakeholders,” Terry said.
The numbers are:
U.S. Department of Education-Office of the Inspector General: 1-800-MISUSED

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U.S. Department of the Interior-Office of the Inspector General: 1-800-424-5081
For more information regarding the misuse of federal education funds, contact Clarrisa Warrington, director of Federal Grants, at 774-0100, extension 8155. Residents may also visit the U.S. Department of Education Office of the Inspector General’s Web site at:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/hotline.html

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