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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
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Schedule Released for Entertainment at St. John Relay for Life

The following is the entertainment schedule for the second St. John Relay for Life.

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 7:12pm
IGBA Presents Speaker on “The Wild Life in an Island Home”

The Island Green Building Association (IGBA) will have a free, public seminar on Thursday, Feb. 9, at The Marketplace.

Read entire articleFeb 2 2012 - 5:18pm
Kids Count Data Highlights Some Positive Trends in Childhood Categories

            Last week’s announcement by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands of the new 2011 Kids Count report highlights good news in various childhood categories, within a broader analysis of trends regarding family economic security in the Virgin Islands.

Read entire articleJan 30 2012 - 10:30pm
CFVI Announces Availability of Academic Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has announced the availability of its 2012-2013 school year scholarship applications.

Read entire articleJan 27 2012 - 2:03pm
Registration Open for “MAN-UP” Male Empowerment Conference

The University of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Department of Education and the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services will host the second annual MAN-UP Male Empowerment Conference on UVI’s St. Croix campus on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and on UVI’s St. Thomas campus on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Read entire articleJan 19 2012 - 2:55pm
Community Foundation V.I. Announces Availability of 2012 Mini-Grants

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) announces the launch of its 2012 Mini-Grant Program, which was established 16 years ago by CFVI to offer support to school-based groups,  community organizations, non-profit groups and individuals who propose innovative programs that support the mission of the foundation.  

Read entire articleJan 19 2012 - 2:37pm
WTJX-Channel 12 Seeks Volunteers for Pledge Telethon

The Virgin Islands Public Television System, WTJX-Channel 12, is organizing a Pledge Telethon fundraising event for March 18, and it is in search of volunteers to assist with the event.  

Read entire articleJan 18 2012 - 11:35pm
Sisterhood Agenda Offers Mentoring Services

Sisterhood Agenda will offer exclusive sisterhood mentoring services for a limited number of girls at starting at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Read entire articleJan 18 2012 - 11:29pm
HOPE Inc. Announces Outreach Schedule

To increase the awareness of HIV, hepatitis C (HepC), diabetes and hypertension/heart disease, Helping Others in a Positive Environment (HOPE Inc.) will be conducting HIV, HepC and chronic disease screenings with informational tables at different locations throughout the Thomas-St. John District.

Read entire articleJan 18 2012 - 2:40pm
St. John Relay for Life Plans Cancer Survivor Dinner

The St John Relay for Life is offering an open invitation to all cancer survivors to be its guests of honor at its Cancer Survivor Dinner.

Read entire articleJan 18 2012 - 2:29pm