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Profile: Jeremy Zuber

John Baur — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:14:11 -0400

Jeremy Zuber isn't satisfied with his six wins in 8 Tuff Miles, but he acknowledges getting the two more he wants might be difficult.

ADDY Awards Honor USVI Media

John Baur — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:57:18 -0400

Hundreds of media folks turned out Saturday night to honor each other for a year's worth of creative endeavors at the 2012 ADDY Awards Gala and Dinner, celebrating '45 Years of Excellence.'

Wagapalooza Brings Crowd to Cruz Bay

John Baur — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:39:11 -0400

For the crowd that came to watch them compete, the contestants in the 11th annual gathering were doggone cute.

Event Emphasizes Life Jackets, Boater Safety

ScottForman — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:29:49 -0400

National Safe Boating Week kicks off with possible world record.

Students Take Their Case to Moot Court

David McCracken — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:41:42 -0400

The eight students taking part Friday in the finals of the Virgin Islands' 18th Appellate Moot Court Program handled the stress of arguing a case before three prominent judges with aplomb.

Kids Branch Out Big Time at STEM Fair

David McCracken — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:47:27 -0400

Where else can you find a tornado in a jar except the STEM Fair, with science, technology, engineering and math projects from the St. Thomas-St. John District's public, private and parochial schools?

V.I. Supreme Court Rules Spouse Is Not Property

David McCracken — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:28:27 -0400

The V.I. Supreme Court overturned a $125,000 jury award against a man who was sued for breaking up another man's marriage, ruling the common law principle cited at trial did not apply and was out of step with most U.S. jurisdictions.

Being an Advocate for a Child with a Disability

ScottForman — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:51:04 -0400

To be an advocate, knowing your child's disability is just a start.

Money Woes Continue to Plague Port Authority Board Members

ScottForman — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:34:39 -0400

Board members write off U.S. Customs debt of $3.5 million.

Delegate, Governor Disagree On CFO Bill

ScottForman — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:12:41 -0400

Delegate Christensen supports Chief Financial Officer, Gov. deJongh believes it allows the intrusion of the federal government.

Health Commissioner Dullum Resigns, deJongh Appoints Darice Plaskett

chipliv — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:40:58 -0400

Health Commissioner Mercedes Dullum resigned her position Wednesday.

Senate Wrestles with When to Terminate Parental Rights

chipliv — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:37:43 -0400

Under a proposed bill approved in committee, the grounds and process for termination of parental rights are laid out in greater detail.

Veterans Experts to Visit V.I. Vets

chipliv — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:23:37 -0400

Veterans health benefits experts will be in the territory beginning Thursday to explain available services to local vets.

Christensen CFO Bill Gets Committee Hearing

chipliv — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:14:48 -0400

Delegate Donna Christensen's CFO legislation will be heard before a federal House subcommittee on Thursday.

Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help

chipliv — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

Even the smallest bit of information may be just what is needed to solve these new and old cases.

St. Croix Attorney Challenging Christensen in Democratic Primary

chipliv — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:49:22 -0400

St. Croix attorney Stacey Plaskett announced plans to challenge Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen in the Democratic Party primary later this year.

$7.8 Million Federal Grant to Help with Hovensa Layoffs

chipliv — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:47:26 -0400

The territory will net $7.8 million in federal funding through a National Emergency Grant to help with the spike in unemployment due to the closing of the Hovensa refinery.

DeJongh Signs Cruzan Subsidy Changes

David McCracken — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:56:54 -0400

Gov. John deJongh Jr. signed into law increases to government subsidies to the Diageo distillery based on its bulk rum production to match those provided by Puerto Rico to its distilleries.

School Bus Stoppage Surprised Education, Commissioner Says

David McCracken — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:45:52 -0400

Parents were not informed in advance that St. Croix school buses wouldn't run April 30 because the bus company did not notify Education of the stoppage until that morning, Education Commissioner LaVerne Terry told a Senate panel Monday.

Undercurrents: Learning to Hope Behind Bars

David McCracken — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:06:54 -0400

More than half of those in V.I. jails never made it through high school, but prison can offer a second shot at getting an education.