June 18, 2003 – Major structural repair work is under way at the Vessup wastewater treatment plant in Estate Nazareth to bring the facility into compliance with federal standards.
The work has been undertaken "as part of the directives of the U.S. District Court's consent order," Public Works Wayne Callwood said in a release distributed on Wednesday, and it should be completed by the end of August.
Rusting and deterioration of the walls and joints of the plant tank have "compromised its integrity, the release stated. The facility was designed to process 300,000 gallons of sewage a day, it said, and "during the repair period, the influent flow will be trucked to the Mangrove Lagoon plant on a daily basis for treatment."
According to Callwood, the renovation work includes coating the tank walls with a multi-layered liner called Spectrashield.
"Many of the territory's treatment plants and pump stations are in need of equipment repair or replacement," Callwood said. He said his department is working to comply with the consent order, "as well as providing preventive maintenance to enhance the performance of the sewer collection system."
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PERMITS SOUGHT FOR ROAD WIDENING, DRAINAGE
June 18, 2003 – The Public Works Department has submitted applications for major Coastal Zone Management permits for two federal highway projects on St. Thomas – widening of Long Bay Road and extension of the Ninth Street drainage system.
Widening Long Bay Road to four lanes from the current two "is part of the high-priority congestion relief objective of our main corridor" in downtown St. Thomas, Public Works Commissioner Wayne Callwood said in a release.
He said the area involved is between the Lovers Lane intersection and the main entrance to Havensight Mall, going through Mandela Circle. Also as part of the project, he said, the two-lane portion of Centerline Road (also known as Estate Thomas road) between First Avenue and Mandela Circle will be converted to three lanes.
The Ninth Street drainage extension is the final phase of the drainage system, Callwood said. The work will entail construction of "a closed-box culvert outfall from the south edge of Long Bay Road to the ocean, which will help facilitate the proposed development of the Yacht Haven site," he said.
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Widening Long Bay Road to four lanes from the current two "is part of the high-priority congestion relief objective of our main corridor" in downtown St. Thomas, Public Works Commissioner Wayne Callwood said in a release.
He said the area involved is between the Lovers Lane intersection and the main entrance to Havensight Mall, going through Mandela Circle. Also as part of the project, he said, the two-lane portion of Centerline Road (also known as Estate Thomas road) between First Avenue and Mandela Circle will be converted to three lanes.
The Ninth Street drainage extension is the final phase of the drainage system, Callwood said. The work will entail construction of "a closed-box culvert outfall from the south edge of Long Bay Road to the ocean, which will help facilitate the proposed development of the Yacht Haven site," he said.
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FYI FROM SEN. SHAWN-MICHAEL MALONE
The following material is being published, unedited, exactly as it was received via e-mail from the office of the government official named, as a Source community service. Government office holders wishing to contribute to the FYI bulletin board must e-mail source@viaccess.net. The Source reserves the right
to choose what is published.
SENATOR MALONE VISITS ST. JOHN TO RECEIVE CONSTITUENT COMPLAINTS
On Thursday, June 19, 2003, Senator Shawn-Michael Malone will be on St. John to field constituent concerns.
"Constituents on St. John have the added burden of two-fared transportation costs when trying to meet with their representatives to discuss issues concerning the island. Too often, this inhibits their accessibility to us to voice their concerns. Yes, communication by telephone and e-mail is available, but these methods fall short of the intimacy found in face-to-face interaction," Senator Malone explained.
"My office has received several calls from constituents on St. John and I believe the number of calls warrants making myself available on the island to listen, discuss and ascertain the concerns of my St. Johnian constituency. It is only a matter of bringing equity to my constituents, while trying to aid in solving issues that possibly would go unheard," Senator Malone added.
Constituents who wish to meet with the Senator can schedule an appointment by calling his office at 639-3529 in advance, or stop by the Legislative Building on St. John between 10am and 4pm when Senator Malone will be available to hear their concerns.
Senator Malone plans to make regular these types of visits to the island and hopes citizens will use this time to meet with him.
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to choose what is published.
SENATOR MALONE VISITS ST. JOHN TO RECEIVE CONSTITUENT COMPLAINTS
On Thursday, June 19, 2003, Senator Shawn-Michael Malone will be on St. John to field constituent concerns.
"Constituents on St. John have the added burden of two-fared transportation costs when trying to meet with their representatives to discuss issues concerning the island. Too often, this inhibits their accessibility to us to voice their concerns. Yes, communication by telephone and e-mail is available, but these methods fall short of the intimacy found in face-to-face interaction," Senator Malone explained.
"My office has received several calls from constituents on St. John and I believe the number of calls warrants making myself available on the island to listen, discuss and ascertain the concerns of my St. Johnian constituency. It is only a matter of bringing equity to my constituents, while trying to aid in solving issues that possibly would go unheard," Senator Malone added.
Constituents who wish to meet with the Senator can schedule an appointment by calling his office at 639-3529 in advance, or stop by the Legislative Building on St. John between 10am and 4pm when Senator Malone will be available to hear their concerns.
Senator Malone plans to make regular these types of visits to the island and hopes citizens will use this time to meet with him.
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FYI FROM SEN. SHAWN-MICHAEL MALONE
The following material is being published, unedited, exactly as it was received via e-mail from the office of the government official named, as a Source community service. Government office holders wishing to contribute to the FYI bulletin board must e-mail source@viaccess.net. The Source reserves the right
to choose what is published.
SENATOR MALONE VISITS ST. JOHN TO RECEIVE CONSTITUENT COMPLAINTS
On Thursday, June 19, 2003, Senator Shawn-Michael Malone will be on St. John to field constituent concerns.
"Constituents on St. John have the added burden of two-fared transportation costs when trying to meet with their representatives to discuss issues concerning the island. Too often, this inhibits their accessibility to us to voice their concerns. Yes, communication by telephone and e-mail is available, but these methods fall short of the intimacy found in face-to-face interaction," Senator Malone explained.
"My office has received several calls from constituents on St. John and I believe the number of calls warrants making myself available on the island to listen, discuss and ascertain the concerns of my St. Johnian constituency. It is only a matter of bringing equity to my constituents, while trying to aid in solving issues that possibly would go unheard," Senator Malone added.
Constituents who wish to meet with the Senator can schedule an appointment by calling his office at 639-3529 in advance, or stop by the Legislative Building on St. John between 10am and 4pm when Senator Malone will be available to hear their concerns.
Senator Malone plans to make regular these types of visits to the island and hopes citizens will use this time to meet with him.
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to choose what is published.
SENATOR MALONE VISITS ST. JOHN TO RECEIVE CONSTITUENT COMPLAINTS
On Thursday, June 19, 2003, Senator Shawn-Michael Malone will be on St. John to field constituent concerns.
"Constituents on St. John have the added burden of two-fared transportation costs when trying to meet with their representatives to discuss issues concerning the island. Too often, this inhibits their accessibility to us to voice their concerns. Yes, communication by telephone and e-mail is available, but these methods fall short of the intimacy found in face-to-face interaction," Senator Malone explained.
"My office has received several calls from constituents on St. John and I believe the number of calls warrants making myself available on the island to listen, discuss and ascertain the concerns of my St. Johnian constituency. It is only a matter of bringing equity to my constituents, while trying to aid in solving issues that possibly would go unheard," Senator Malone added.
Constituents who wish to meet with the Senator can schedule an appointment by calling his office at 639-3529 in advance, or stop by the Legislative Building on St. John between 10am and 4pm when Senator Malone will be available to hear their concerns.
Senator Malone plans to make regular these types of visits to the island and hopes citizens will use this time to meet with him.
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FYI FROM SEN. SHAWN-MICHAEL MALONE
The following material is being published, unedited, exactly as it was received via e-mail from the office of the government official named, as a Source community service. Government office holders wishing to contribute to the FYI bulletin board must e-mail source@viaccess.net. The Source reserves the right
to choose what is published.
SENATOR MALONE VISITS ST. JOHN TO RECEIVE CONSTITUENT COMPLAINTS
On Thursday, June 19, 2003, Senator Shawn-Michael Malone will be on St. John to field constituent concerns.
"Constituents on St. John have the added burden of two-fared transportation costs when trying to meet with their representatives to discuss issues concerning the island. Too often, this inhibits their accessibility to us to voice their concerns. Yes, communication by telephone and e-mail is available, but these methods fall short of the intimacy found in face-to-face interaction," Senator Malone explained.
"My office has received several calls from constituents on St. John and I believe the number of calls warrants making myself available on the island to listen, discuss and ascertain the concerns of my St. Johnian constituency. It is only a matter of bringing equity to my constituents, while trying to aid in solving issues that possibly would go unheard," Senator Malone added.
Constituents who wish to meet with the Senator can schedule an appointment by calling his office at 639-3529 in advance, or stop by the Legislative Building on St. John between 10am and 4pm when Senator Malone will be available to hear their concerns.
Senator Malone plans to make regular these types of visits to the island and hopes citizens will use this time to meet with him.
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to choose what is published.
SENATOR MALONE VISITS ST. JOHN TO RECEIVE CONSTITUENT COMPLAINTS
On Thursday, June 19, 2003, Senator Shawn-Michael Malone will be on St. John to field constituent concerns.
"Constituents on St. John have the added burden of two-fared transportation costs when trying to meet with their representatives to discuss issues concerning the island. Too often, this inhibits their accessibility to us to voice their concerns. Yes, communication by telephone and e-mail is available, but these methods fall short of the intimacy found in face-to-face interaction," Senator Malone explained.
"My office has received several calls from constituents on St. John and I believe the number of calls warrants making myself available on the island to listen, discuss and ascertain the concerns of my St. Johnian constituency. It is only a matter of bringing equity to my constituents, while trying to aid in solving issues that possibly would go unheard," Senator Malone added.
Constituents who wish to meet with the Senator can schedule an appointment by calling his office at 639-3529 in advance, or stop by the Legislative Building on St. John between 10am and 4pm when Senator Malone will be available to hear their concerns.
Senator Malone plans to make regular these types of visits to the island and hopes citizens will use this time to meet with him.
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PRE-GED AND GED EXAM DATES
June 18, 2003 – Territorial Graduation Equivalency Diploma and Pre-GED testing dates have been announced by Anna Lewis, the Administrator and State Director for the Vocational-Technical and Adult Education Programs.
On St. Thomas, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Thursday, July 10.
– Tuesday, July 29.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Thomas, GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, June 24.
– Wednesday, June 25.
– Tuesday, August 5.
– Wednesday, August 6.
– Tuesday, August 19.
– Wednesay, August 20.
On St. Croix, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, July 8.
– Wednesday, July 9.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Croix, GED examinations will be held only:
– Tuesday, August 26.
– Wednesday, August 27.
Those interested in taking these exams must contact the Vocational-Technical and
Adult Education office on St. Thomas at 776-3484, and on St. Croix at 722-3153.
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On St. Thomas, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Thursday, July 10.
– Tuesday, July 29.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Thomas, GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, June 24.
– Wednesday, June 25.
– Tuesday, August 5.
– Wednesday, August 6.
– Tuesday, August 19.
– Wednesay, August 20.
On St. Croix, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, July 8.
– Wednesday, July 9.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Croix, GED examinations will be held only:
– Tuesday, August 26.
– Wednesday, August 27.
Those interested in taking these exams must contact the Vocational-Technical and
Adult Education office on St. Thomas at 776-3484, and on St. Croix at 722-3153.
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PRE-GED AND GED EXAM DATES
June 18, 2003 – Territorial Graduation Equivalency Diploma and Pre-GED testing dates have been announced by Anna Lewis, the Administrator and State Director for the Vocational-Technical and Adult Education Programs.
On St. Thomas, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Thursday, July 10.
– Tuesday, July 29.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Thomas, GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, June 24.
– Wednesday, June 25.
– Tuesday, August 5.
– Wednesday, August 6.
– Tuesday, August 19.
– Wednesay, August 20.
On St. Croix, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, July 8.
– Wednesday, July 9.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Croix, GED examinations will be held only:
– Tuesday, August 26.
– Wednesday, August 27.
Those interested in taking these exams must contact the Vocational-Technical and
Adult Education office on St. Thomas at 776-3484, and on St. Croix at 722-3153.
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On St. Thomas, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Thursday, July 10.
– Tuesday, July 29.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Thomas, GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, June 24.
– Wednesday, June 25.
– Tuesday, August 5.
– Wednesday, August 6.
– Tuesday, August 19.
– Wednesay, August 20.
On St. Croix, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, July 8.
– Wednesday, July 9.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Croix, GED examinations will be held only:
– Tuesday, August 26.
– Wednesday, August 27.
Those interested in taking these exams must contact the Vocational-Technical and
Adult Education office on St. Thomas at 776-3484, and on St. Croix at 722-3153.
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PRE-GED AND GED EXAM DATES
June 18, 2003 – Territorial Graduation Equivalency Diploma and Pre-GED testing dates have been announced by Anna Lewis, the Administrator and State Director for the Vocational-Technical and Adult Education Programs.
On St. Thomas, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Thursday, July 10.
– Tuesday, July 29.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Thomas, GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, June 24.
– Wednesday, June 25.
– Tuesday, August 5.
– Wednesday, August 6.
– Tuesday, August 19.
– Wednesay, August 20.
On St. Croix, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, July 8.
– Wednesday, July 9.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Croix, GED examinations will be held only:
– Tuesday, August 26.
– Wednesday, August 27.
Those interested in taking these exams must contact the Vocational-Technical and
Adult Education office on St. Thomas at 776-3484, and on St. Croix at 722-3153.
Publisher's note : Like the St. Thomas Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
On St. Thomas, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Thursday, July 10.
– Tuesday, July 29.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Thomas, GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, June 24.
– Wednesday, June 25.
– Tuesday, August 5.
– Wednesday, August 6.
– Tuesday, August 19.
– Wednesay, August 20.
On St. Croix, Pre-GED examinations will be held:
– Tuesday, July 8.
– Wednesday, July 9.
– Tuesday, September 9.
– Tuesday, September 23.
On St. Croix, GED examinations will be held only:
– Tuesday, August 26.
– Wednesday, August 27.
Those interested in taking these exams must contact the Vocational-Technical and
Adult Education office on St. Thomas at 776-3484, and on St. Croix at 722-3153.
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CARIBBEAN WRITER ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS
June 18, 2003 – "The Caribbean Writer", the international literary anthology published by the University of the Virgin Islands, has announced its annual literary prizes. The prizes correspond to work published in the 2002, Volume 16, edition of the publication.
The $500 David Hough literary prize, supported by Sonya Hough of Sonya's Jewelry in Christiansted in memory of her late husband, was give to Trinidadian Ian McDonald.
McDonald, who has lived in Guyana since 1955, is currently the editor of "Kyk-Over-Al" and has had his work published in "The Caribbean Writer" since his first piece was published in Volume 2.
The Caunie A. Broadhurst Prize, a $400 prize for fiction, went to Joanne Hyppolite, a Haitian born fiction and children's book author who currently resides in Florida.
The Virgin Islands' own Deverita Carty Sturdivant, a St. Thomas attorney and director of the Division of Banking and Insurance, was awarded the Margueritte-Cobb Mckay Prize. This $200 prize is given annually to a Virgin Islands author.
The Charlotte and Isidor Paiewonsky Prize for first time publication in "The Caribbean Writer" was given to Bahamian author and anthropologist Nicole Bethel. Bethel currently teaches at the College of the Bahamas.
"The Caribbean Writer" can be purchased on St. Croix at The Bookie, Memories of St. Croix, the Whim Museum, Education Central, Magazines and More, and Undercover Books & Gifts; on St. Thomas, at Dockside Bookshop, and at both UVI campus bookstores.
For those living elsewhere the book is available on amazon.com, or can be ordered directly for The Caribbean Writer offices by calling 692-4152, or e-mailing qmara@uvi.edu.
The 2003, Volume 17 edition will be available in August.
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The $500 David Hough literary prize, supported by Sonya Hough of Sonya's Jewelry in Christiansted in memory of her late husband, was give to Trinidadian Ian McDonald.
McDonald, who has lived in Guyana since 1955, is currently the editor of "Kyk-Over-Al" and has had his work published in "The Caribbean Writer" since his first piece was published in Volume 2.
The Caunie A. Broadhurst Prize, a $400 prize for fiction, went to Joanne Hyppolite, a Haitian born fiction and children's book author who currently resides in Florida.
The Virgin Islands' own Deverita Carty Sturdivant, a St. Thomas attorney and director of the Division of Banking and Insurance, was awarded the Margueritte-Cobb Mckay Prize. This $200 prize is given annually to a Virgin Islands author.
The Charlotte and Isidor Paiewonsky Prize for first time publication in "The Caribbean Writer" was given to Bahamian author and anthropologist Nicole Bethel. Bethel currently teaches at the College of the Bahamas.
"The Caribbean Writer" can be purchased on St. Croix at The Bookie, Memories of St. Croix, the Whim Museum, Education Central, Magazines and More, and Undercover Books & Gifts; on St. Thomas, at Dockside Bookshop, and at both UVI campus bookstores.
For those living elsewhere the book is available on amazon.com, or can be ordered directly for The Caribbean Writer offices by calling 692-4152, or e-mailing qmara@uvi.edu.
The 2003, Volume 17 edition will be available in August.
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CARIBBEAN WRITER AWARDS 2002 PRIZES
June 18, 2003 – "The Caribbean Writer", the international literary anthology published by the University of the Virgin Islands, has announced its annual literary prizes. The prizes correspond to work published in the 2002, Volume 16, edition of the publication.
The $500 David Hough literary prize, supported by Sonya Hough of Sonya's Jewelry in Christiansted in memory of her late husband, was give to Trinidadian Ian McDonald.
McDonald, who has lived in Guyana since 1955, is currently the editor of "Kyk-Over-Al" and has had his work published in "The Caribbean Writer" since his first piece was published in Volume 2.
The Caunie A. Broadhurst Prize, a $400 prize for fiction, went to Joanne Hyppolite, a Haitian born fiction and children's book author who currently resides in Florida.
The Virgin Islands' own Deverita Carty Sturdivant, a St. Thomas attorney and director of the Division of Banking and Insurance, was awarded the Margueritte-Cobb Mckay Prize. This $200 prize is given annually to a Virgin Islands author.
The Charlotte and Isidor Paiewonsky Prize for first time publication in "The Caribbean Writer" was given to Bahamian author and anthropologist Nicole Bethel. Bethel currently teaches at the College of the Bahamas.
"The Caribbean Writer" can be purchased on St. Croix at The Bookie, Memories of St. Croix, the Whim Museum, Education Central, Magazines and More, and Undercover Books & Gifts; on St. Thomas, at Dockside Bookshop, and at both UVI campus bookstores.
For those living elsewhere the book is available on amazon.com, or can be ordered directly for The Caribbean Writer offices by calling 692-4152, or e-mailing qmara@uvi.edu.
The 2003, Volume 17 edition will be available in August.
Publisher's note : Like the St. Croix Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
The $500 David Hough literary prize, supported by Sonya Hough of Sonya's Jewelry in Christiansted in memory of her late husband, was give to Trinidadian Ian McDonald.
McDonald, who has lived in Guyana since 1955, is currently the editor of "Kyk-Over-Al" and has had his work published in "The Caribbean Writer" since his first piece was published in Volume 2.
The Caunie A. Broadhurst Prize, a $400 prize for fiction, went to Joanne Hyppolite, a Haitian born fiction and children's book author who currently resides in Florida.
The Virgin Islands' own Deverita Carty Sturdivant, a St. Thomas attorney and director of the Division of Banking and Insurance, was awarded the Margueritte-Cobb Mckay Prize. This $200 prize is given annually to a Virgin Islands author.
The Charlotte and Isidor Paiewonsky Prize for first time publication in "The Caribbean Writer" was given to Bahamian author and anthropologist Nicole Bethel. Bethel currently teaches at the College of the Bahamas.
"The Caribbean Writer" can be purchased on St. Croix at The Bookie, Memories of St. Croix, the Whim Museum, Education Central, Magazines and More, and Undercover Books & Gifts; on St. Thomas, at Dockside Bookshop, and at both UVI campus bookstores.
For those living elsewhere the book is available on amazon.com, or can be ordered directly for The Caribbean Writer offices by calling 692-4152, or e-mailing qmara@uvi.edu.
The 2003, Volume 17 edition will be available in August.
Publisher's note : Like the St. Croix Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
