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BIR Reminds Businesses of Postal Excise Taxes

         The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue reminds the business community that items imported into the territory via the United…

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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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Some Thoughts on Signatures Needed for Board of Elections Recalls

Mathematics are universal and I think it might be helpful to discuss the question of just how many signatures will be needed to put the proposed recall on the ballot.

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2012-02-03 00:02:07
Police Arrest Two in Cruz Bay Park

St. John police on Saturday arrested Steven Dean Reichel, 47, and Scott Chamberlain in Cruz Bay Park after an alleged public disturbance.

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2012-01-30 21:13:42
Mango Tango Art Gallery Opens Art Jamboree Featuring Five Artists

Mango Tango Art Gallery on Raphune Hill (Route 38) will hold an opening reception from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, as part of the St. Thomas-St. John Art Jamboree.

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2012-01-26 11:41:30
Community - Deaths — St. John
Christopher John Angel Dies

 

Christopher John Angel passed away very peacefully at home on St. John on Jan. 17 after a long struggle with cancer.

 

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 6:12pm
Viewing Set for Accident Victims Aliya Robles and Jolicia Wilson

Public and private viewings have been scheduled for Aliya Robles and Jolicia Wilson, two young women that were killed last week after being struck by a vehicle while they were exercising near the Donoe Bypass on St. Thomas.

Read entire articleFeb 2 2012 - 5:14pm
Ella Jane Samuel Hodge Dies at 100

 

Ella Jane Samuel Hodge died on Jan. 19 at her residence on St. John. She was 100 years old.

 

Read entire articleJan 25 2012 - 1:45pm
Joseph Burton Dies at 65

Joseph Burton, better known as “Solobo,” died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 on St. John. He was 65 years old.

Read entire articleJan 7 2012 - 7:19am
Charles Russell Daniel Dies at 56

Charles Russell Daniel, better known as “Chicken,” died on Nov. 3, at Schneider Regional Medical Center. He was 56 years old.

Read entire articleNov 14 2011 - 4:11pm
Capt. Arthur Kimberly Dies

Capt. Arthur Kimberly, “Skipper” as he was known in the Virgin Islands and throughout the world by his shipmates and friends, died peacefully at home in New Symrna, Fla., Sept. 17. 

Read entire articleSep 20 2011 - 11:35pm
Education Offers Condolences on Death of Former Assistant Commissioner Roebuck

V.I. Education Commissioner LaVerne Terry offers condolences to the family and friends of Aubrey Roebuck, one of the department’s former assistant commissioners and a staunch supporter of its Career and Technical Education program, upon his recent passing.

Read entire articleAug 11 2011 - 2:26pm
Beatrice G. Hunt Dies in New York

Beatrice G. Hunt died on June 28 in New York. She was born in Corning, N.Y., on Feb. 28, 1912. She was 99 years old.

Read entire articleJul 30 2011 - 11:00pm
Wilbur P. Domeck Dies in Puerto Rico

Services will be held Friday, Jul 1, for Wilbur Patrick Domeck, 69, who died June 9 in Puerto Rico.

Read entire articleJun 29 2011 - 10:45am
Albert Norman Dies at 81

Albert Norman of Anegada and St. John died on April 13 at his residence.

Read entire articleApr 26 2011 - 7:14pm