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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.

 
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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.

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2010-09-03 00:15:01
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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2010-09-02 23:54:56
The Road To College: Choosing Your Academic Menu

This week The Source launches The Road To College, a new series designed to help young people and their parents with different aspects of preparing for college.

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2010-08-30 12:24:43
Commentary — St. John
Saving Social Security from Politicians

Denyce Singleton points out that the Social Security Administration is celebrating 75 years, but AARP is “concerned about the more recent Washington discussions about reducing the massive American deficit by cutting benefits to those dependent upon Social Security.”

Read entire articleAug 12 2010 - 4:29am
Crime Stoppers Angered by Sentencing Decision

Outraged by what they believe to be a lenient sentence recently given to Jamal Wesselhoft, the Board of Trustees of Crime Stoppers USVI is calling upon the Virgin Islands attorney general to take action.

Read entire articleAug 11 2010 - 12:59am
Minority-owned Businesses Are Key to the Strength of Our Economy

Marie Johns of SBA explains how the United States Small Business Administration is helping minority-owned business grow.

Read entire articleAug 10 2010 - 10:53pm
UVI Mourns Passing of Senator Lorraine L. Berry

The University of the Virgin Islands community pays tribute to the late Sen. Lorraine Berry, “an enthusiastic ally.”

Read entire articleJul 27 2010 - 1:49am
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 to lower rates, we in the territory have repeatedly chosen other priorities over lower utility rates, so everyone needs to stop whining and blaming the V.I. Water and Power Authority.

 

 

 

Read entire articleJul 27 2010 - 12:55am
The V.I. Answer Desk

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

 
Read entire articleJul 24 2010 - 8:18pm
U.S. Virgin Islands Untouched by BP Oil Spill - Shout It From the Rooftops

 Is it ok to advertise that U.S. Virgin Islands beaches are in no risk of contamination from the BP oil spill? Yes. 

Read entire articleJul 20 2010 - 11:14pm
Former Senator Remembers Sen. Lorraine Berry

Former Senator Clement Magras extended his condolences to the family of Senator Lorraine L. Berry on her passing.

Read entire articleJul 20 2010 - 8:27pm
Gun Violence: A Turning Point?

Source columnist Frank Schneiger says last week's Coki Point shooting could provide impetus for a real V.I. peace movement.

Read entire articleJul 19 2010 - 5:02pm
Saving Caribbean Fish

Sera Harold Drevenak and Paul Chakroff write that "fishery managers must act decisively to help restore fish species to healthy levels ...."

Read entire articleJul 15 2010 - 7:50pm