Mapp Exodus Continues As Tourism Commissioner Nicholson-Doty Departs
Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty resigns after 12 years as Commissioner of Tourism.
Bryan and Plaskett Want to See Schools, Hospitals Go Out to Bid
Governor-elect Albert Bryan Jr. and Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett are concerned no major government infrastructure rebuilding contracts have gone out to bid.
Two Vie for Miss St. Croix Queen Title
The 66th annual Miss St. Croix Festival Queen Pageant Pageant will kick off at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Divi Casino Ballroom Sunday, with two contestants vying for the honor of representing St. Croix in Crucian Christmas Festival events.
Senators-elect Form Majority Caucus, Name Gittens Senate President
Eleven of the 15 incoming senators to the 33rd Legislature formed a majority caucus Wednesday, naming Sen. Marvin Blyden as majority leader and returning Sen. Kenneth Gittens as Senate president.
Ponteen Steps In as AG Walker Steps Down
Attorney General Claude Walker resigned the post of attorney general in the U.S. Virgin Islands, effective Dec. 8. Deputy Attorney General Joseph Ponteen has been named acting attorney general.
Merchants Measure Progress on Main Street
December came to Main Street, St. Thomas, and with it thousands of visitors. But merchants along the famous commercial strip say they’re not sure the resurgence of customers will be enough to ensure a successful winter tourist season.
Man Shot to Death on St. Thomas
A man was shot to death Wednesday morning while driving in the area of Lilliendahl and Marienhoj, the V.I. Police Department reported. The name of the victim was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Senators-Elect Tackle Parliamentary Procedures, Sunshine Act
Senators-elect reconvened Tuesday for the second day of the two-day 2018 Pre-Legislative Conference, which featured meaty sessions that fueled spirited exchange, from the limits of the public’s right to know to the nitty-gritty of parliamentary procedures.
PFA Increases Investment Earnings
At least one V.I. government agency has increased its earnings over the last few years. Board members of the V.I. Public Finance Authority learned Tuesday that since a new investment advisor was hired, the agency earned $5 million instead of $1.5 million.
Julian Jackson Elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
Three-time world boxing champion Julian "The Hawk" Jackson reacted with characteristic humility this weekend when he was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Mapp Exodus Continues As Tourism Commissioner Nicholson-Doty Departs
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Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty resigns after 12 years as Commissioner of Tourism.
