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Homicides 2010
Here is a chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2010, with statistics broken down by island. The Source…

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March 8: Saying Goodbye

Swazi Clarity, a logistics volunteer for the USVI Haitian Relief mission, blogs from Port-au-Prince on relief efforts. on Monday the relief team said their goodbyes.

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2010-03-08 14:19:24
Source Manager's Journal: Optimism, Pessimism, Faith and Hope

You can be 100 percent assured that no one at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference asked the question: When we see the problems that our country faces, what can we do to help our government and the President?

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2010-03-06 21:41:40
Relief Pilot Recounts Time at Haiti's Airport

St. Thomas pilot George Miller recently made his second flight to Haiti for USVI Haitian Relief, this time to ferry supplies and medical personnel. The following is his account from Monday.

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2010-03-04 12:56:50
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Donastorg Arraignment Postponed

An arraignment of veteran V.I. Sen. Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg on multiple assault and weapons charges was postponed until March 25, according to the V.I. Department of Justice.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 9:11am
Former Schneider CEO Arrested Again for Attempted Fraud

Already convicted last year of lying on his government job application, Rodney E. Miller Sr. was arrested again this week for allegedly trying to back up his story by presenting false evidence during trial.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 11:02pm
Brief: St. Thomas Man Convicted for J'ouvert Stabbing

A St. Thomas man recently convicted for a stabbing after last year's J'ouvert celebrations is now facing up to 20 years in prison and a $13,000 fine.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 10:49pm
Brief: Hovensa to Add Personnel in Coming Months

The Hovensa oil refinery is getting ready to add 91 new employees to its payroll after June 7, according to a statement from the Labor Department.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 10:33pm
Professional Fees Top $35 Million in One Part of Prosser Case Alone

Professional fees for one segment of the Prosser bankruptcy case have exceeded $35 million, and U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Judith Fitzgerald has started the process of appointing a fee auditor to help her manage costs.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 10:15pm
Taiwanese Couple Pleads Guilty in Black Coral Smuggling Operation

Claiming a small victory on St. Thomas in the global war against the smuggling of exotic wildlife, the U.S. Department of Justice rested its case Thursday against a Taiwanese couple who were caught smuggling precious black coral from Asia to a local jewelry maker.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 9:49pm
Solar Power, Net Metering Taking Off in Territory

Households using solar energy and selling their surplus power back to the V.I. Water and Power Authority through net metering have increased almost tenfold over the past two years. Now proven successful, the technology is poised to take off, WAPA Executive Director Hugo Hodge Jr. said Wednesday.

Read entire articleMar 11 2010 - 12:23am
Senate Blocks Amendment, Passes Rum Cover-Over Extension

The U.S. Senate Wednesday passed a bill extending the rum cover-over after blocking an amendment proposed by Florida Sen. George LeMieux (R) that would have radically altered the way the funds are allocated between the two territories.

Read entire articleMar 10 2010 - 9:02pm
Search for Missing Boater Called Off

The U.S. Coast Guard Wednesday called off its search, pending further developments, for a boater missing since Monday in waters south of St. Croix.

Read entire articleMar 10 2010 - 8:22pm
V.I. Soldiers Featured in Army's Guantanamo Bay Magazine

V.I. National Guard soldiers deployed in Cuba, are getting a taste of their 15 minutes of fame with recent profiles in the Guantanamo Joint Task Force magazine: The Wire. The last two editions of the magazine had page-length profiles of two of the territory's finest:  Col. Caroline Adams and Spc. Keith Chambers.

Read entire articleMar 10 2010 - 12:46pm