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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
News - Local news — St. John
New Legislature Building Opens with Town Hall Meeting

St. John’s new Legislature building officially opened Friday with song, prayer and a town meeting that brought out about 100 people to see the new building, enjoy the buffet and have their say.

Read entire articleFeb 4 2012 - 12:17am
New TSA Scanners Should Speed Up Airport Security

U.S. Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) officials unveiled their latest advanced imaging technology (AIT) machines on St. Thomas Friday, which will give passengers the option of having their bodies safely scanned.

Read entire articleFeb 4 2012 - 12:11am
V.I. Moves A Step Closer to Tsunami-Ready

Gov. John deJongh Jr. and V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Director Elton Lewis this week signed the territory’s first Tsunami Incident Annex.

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 10:54pm
Delegate Holds Telephone Town Hall Meeting

V.I. residents called Thursdsay night in to ask Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christensen questions in a telephone town hall meeting.

Read entire articleFeb 3 2012 - 9:29am
Finger-Pointing Marks Senate Finance Meeting

At the V.I. Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, several members refuted the governor's recent characterization of the 29th Legislature.

Read entire articleFeb 2 2012 - 11:45pm
VI Answer Desk: Are Safari Buses Legal?

“What is the current status of safari buses in the U.S. Virgin Islands?”

Read entire articleFeb 2 2012 - 10:55pm
Greaux: ‘Daily Caller’ Posting is Slanderous

Calling it slanderous, the governor and V.I. attorney general are seeking a retraction of a story posted Thursday on Daily Caller.

Read entire articleFeb 2 2012 - 10:12pm
PSC Awaiting Judge on Final LEAC Factor

Judge to rule whether interest paid by the WAPA on fuel loans can factor into LEAC increase.

Read entire articleFeb 1 2012 - 11:51pm
Senate Panel Looks for Alternative Energies

Senate Committee continues gathering information on alternative energy options

Read entire articleFeb 1 2012 - 10:57pm
Delegate Signs Flexibility in Fisheries Bill

The V.I. Delegate to Congress signed an act to provide more flexibility in fishing regulations.

Read entire articleFeb 1 2012 - 10:10pm