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Personnel, VIDOA and UVI Present Gardening Workshop

The Division of Personnel, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and the University of the Virgin Islands’ Extension Services,…

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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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Innovative Donates Tablets and Computers to Benjamin School

Consistent with Innovative’s charitable giving focus on youth and education, Innovative staff recently visited the Guy Benjamin Elementary School on St. John to deliver 12 tablets and three computers to the fourth, fifth and sixth grade reading classes.

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2012-05-22 13:14:40
V.I. Small Business Week Honors Small Businesses

The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration will honor small businesses during Virgin Islands Small Business Week, which is scheduled to take place May 28-June 2.

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2012-05-17 18:31:51
Christensen CFO Bill Gets Committee Hearing

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

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2012-05-17 01:14:48
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Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect Thursday

Government officials made it clear at a recent town hall meeting that as of Thursday Feb. 10, no smoking will be allowed within 20 feet of local bars, restaurants and businesses.

Read entire articleJan 29 2011 - 9:42am
Great Dane Inc. Offering Vacationers New Electronic Guidebooks

Great Dane Inc., the publishers of St. John and St. Croix Guidebooks and Maps,  has made two new electronic guidebooks -- one for St. Croix and one for St. John.

Read entire articleJan 25 2011 - 1:05pm
Source Manager's Journal: Testing Assumptions in Hard Times

Dr. Frank Schneiger's "Source Manager's Journal" is a monthly column dedicated to finding solutions to the difficult organizational problems that affect government, most businesses and non-profit organizations. This week Schneiger examines the process of making assumptions and their effect during hard times.

 

Read entire articleNov 19 2009 - 6:36pm
Innovative Cable TV – St. Croix Reports Telemundo Channel Disruption

 Innovative Cable TV officials on St. Croix report that Telemundo-WKAQ, Channel 13, is currently off the air due to changes on Telemundo’s satellite feed.

Read entire articleAug 6 2009 - 2:56am
Is History A Good Thing? (Part I)

Frank Schneiger notes the Virgin Islands' unusual history problem, summed up in by an obsession with past grievances by some portion of the majority (“born here”) and an indifference to history by part of a more recently arrived minority (“we’re here now, get over it.”)

Read entire articleAug 4 2009 - 10:05pm
V.I. Businesses Generated $19.5 Billion in Sales in 2007

Businesses on the Virgin Islands generated $19.5 billion in sales and employed 35,300 people with $1.1 billion in annual payroll, in 2007, according to a survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Read entire articleJul 21 2009 - 10:06pm
Source Manager's Journal: What If We're Doing It All Wrong?

This week Frank Schneiger explores why we keep right on doing the wrong things, even when we know they're wrong, and finds some answers in "Brain Rules."

Read entire articleJul 5 2009 - 12:02am
Innovative Cable TV Announces Temporary CBS Affiliation

Innovative Cable TV officials are notifying subscribers that the cable system will broadcast a temporary CBS signal, WSEE-TV out of Eerie, Pennsylvania, from July 1 through 12.

Read entire articleJul 2 2009 - 6:48pm
Source Manager's Journal: Building Trust in Hard Times

Frank Schneiger looks at ways to build trust in a diverse community and avoid common pitfalls of difficult economic times.

Read entire articleMay 26 2009 - 1:46am
Source Manager's Journal: Managing in Hard Times (Part III)

In an ongoing series of columns, Frank Schneiger works to find solutions to the difficult organizational problems that affect government, most businesses and non-profit organizations.
This week Schneiger looks at the dangers of victimization and factionalism.

Read entire articleMar 17 2009 - 2:00am