Sept. 26, 2002 – The St. Thomas/St. John Historic Preservation Commission monthly meeting will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, in the State Historic Preservation Office, No. 17 Kongens Gade, Government Hill.
For more information contact the office at 776-8605.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION GROUP TO MEET OCT. 8
Sept. 26, 2002 – The St. Thomas/St. John Historic Preservation Commission monthly meeting will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, in the State Historic Preservation Office, No. 17 Kongens Gade, Government Hill.
For more information contact the office at 776-8605.
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For more information contact the office at 776-8605.
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EVERY RESIDENT HAS A PUBLIC DEBT OF $9,724
Dear Source,
Though spared by Tropical Storm Lili, the Virgin Islands suffered a double whammy of dire economic news this week. On Tuesday local papers reported that unemployment on St. Croix has now broken through the 11-percent level. And today the on-line V.I. Source papers reported that the territory's bond debt now exceeds $1 billion. That number is almost beyond imagining: It means that the debt burden is $9,724 for every man, woman and child in the Virgin Islands.
I salute the media for the research that went into these reports. These facts have been purposely withheld from the public by the Turnbull Administration. The truth will out. and well before Election Day.
A vibrant, strong economy creates jobs for our people and puts money into government coffers in the form of taxes, fees and permits. Without a growing source of revenue, the Virgin Islands government, or any government for that matter, will never be able to repay the billion dollars we have borrowed.
We now have several thousands of people unemployed, people who will not find jobs because no new businesses are opening. And yet, each of these unemployed people and every other man, woman and child in the territory has a debt of $9,724 hanging over their heads. Until we have leadership that understands this issue and will stimulate real economic growth and realistically manage the revenues we do have, the situation will only get worse.
The Turnbull Administration has mortgaged our futures, our children's futures and their children's futures. We all know that we must do better.
John de Jongh
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
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Though spared by Tropical Storm Lili, the Virgin Islands suffered a double whammy of dire economic news this week. On Tuesday local papers reported that unemployment on St. Croix has now broken through the 11-percent level. And today the on-line V.I. Source papers reported that the territory's bond debt now exceeds $1 billion. That number is almost beyond imagining: It means that the debt burden is $9,724 for every man, woman and child in the Virgin Islands.
I salute the media for the research that went into these reports. These facts have been purposely withheld from the public by the Turnbull Administration. The truth will out. and well before Election Day.
A vibrant, strong economy creates jobs for our people and puts money into government coffers in the form of taxes, fees and permits. Without a growing source of revenue, the Virgin Islands government, or any government for that matter, will never be able to repay the billion dollars we have borrowed.
We now have several thousands of people unemployed, people who will not find jobs because no new businesses are opening. And yet, each of these unemployed people and every other man, woman and child in the territory has a debt of $9,724 hanging over their heads. Until we have leadership that understands this issue and will stimulate real economic growth and realistically manage the revenues we do have, the situation will only get worse.
The Turnbull Administration has mortgaged our futures, our children's futures and their children's futures. We all know that we must do better.
John de Jongh
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
We welcome and encourage readers to keep the dialogue going by responding to Source commentary. Letters should be e-mailed with name and place of residence to source@viaccess.net.
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EVERY RESIDENT HAS A PUBLIC DEBT OF $9,724
Dear Source,
Though spared by Tropical Storm Lili, the Virgin Islands suffered a double whammy of dire economic news this week. On Tuesday local papers reported that unemployment on St. Croix has now broken through the 11-percent level. And today the on-line V.I. Source papers reported that the territory's bond debt now exceeds $1 billion. That number is almost beyond imagining: It means that the debt burden is $9,724 for every man, woman and child in the Virgin Islands.
I salute the media for the research that went into these reports. These facts have been purposely withheld from the public by the Turnbull Administration. The truth will out. and well before Election Day.
A vibrant, strong economy creates jobs for our people and puts money into government coffers in the form of taxes, fees and permits. Without a growing source of revenue, the Virgin Islands government, or any government for that matter, will never be able to repay the billion dollars we have borrowed.
We now have several thousands of people unemployed, people who will not find jobs because no new businesses are opening. And yet, each of these unemployed people and every other man, woman and child in the territory has a debt of $9,724 hanging over their heads. Until we have leadership that understands this issue and will stimulate real economic growth and realistically manage the revenues we do have, the situation will only get worse.
The Turnbull Administration has mortgaged our futures, our children's futures and their children's futures. We all know that we must do better.
John de Jongh
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
We welcome and encourage readers to keep the dialogue going by responding to Source commentary. Letters should be e-mailed with name and place of residence to source@viaccess.net.
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Though spared by Tropical Storm Lili, the Virgin Islands suffered a double whammy of dire economic news this week. On Tuesday local papers reported that unemployment on St. Croix has now broken through the 11-percent level. And today the on-line V.I. Source papers reported that the territory's bond debt now exceeds $1 billion. That number is almost beyond imagining: It means that the debt burden is $9,724 for every man, woman and child in the Virgin Islands.
I salute the media for the research that went into these reports. These facts have been purposely withheld from the public by the Turnbull Administration. The truth will out. and well before Election Day.
A vibrant, strong economy creates jobs for our people and puts money into government coffers in the form of taxes, fees and permits. Without a growing source of revenue, the Virgin Islands government, or any government for that matter, will never be able to repay the billion dollars we have borrowed.
We now have several thousands of people unemployed, people who will not find jobs because no new businesses are opening. And yet, each of these unemployed people and every other man, woman and child in the territory has a debt of $9,724 hanging over their heads. Until we have leadership that understands this issue and will stimulate real economic growth and realistically manage the revenues we do have, the situation will only get worse.
The Turnbull Administration has mortgaged our futures, our children's futures and their children's futures. We all know that we must do better.
John de Jongh
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
We welcome and encourage readers to keep the dialogue going by responding to Source commentary. Letters should be e-mailed with name and place of residence to source@viaccess.net.
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EVERY RESIDENT HAS A PUBLIC DEBT OF $9,724
Dear Source,
Though spared by Tropical Storm Lili, the Virgin Islands suffered a double whammy of dire economic news this week. On Tuesday local papers reported that unemployment on St. Croix has now broken through the 11-percent level. And today the on-line V.I. Source papers reported that the territory's bond debt now exceeds $1 billion. That number is almost beyond imagining: It means that the debt burden is $9,724 for every man, woman and child in the Virgin Islands.
I salute the media for the research that went into these reports. These facts have been purposely withheld from the public by the Turnbull Administration. The truth will out. and well before Election Day.
A vibrant, strong economy creates jobs for our people and puts money into government coffers in the form of taxes, fees and permits. Without a growing source of revenue, the Virgin Islands government, or any government for that matter, will never be able to repay the billion dollars we have borrowed.
We now have several thousands of people unemployed, people who will not find jobs because no new businesses are opening. And yet, each of these unemployed people and every other man, woman and child in the territory has a debt of $9,724 hanging over their heads. Until we have leadership that understands this issue and will stimulate real economic growth and realistically manage the revenues we do have, the situation will only get worse.
The Turnbull Administration has mortgaged our futures, our children's futures and their children's futures. We all know that we must do better.
John de Jongh
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
We welcome and encourage readers to keep the dialogue going by responding to Source commentary. Letters should be e-mailed with name and place of residence to source@viaccess.net.
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Though spared by Tropical Storm Lili, the Virgin Islands suffered a double whammy of dire economic news this week. On Tuesday local papers reported that unemployment on St. Croix has now broken through the 11-percent level. And today the on-line V.I. Source papers reported that the territory's bond debt now exceeds $1 billion. That number is almost beyond imagining: It means that the debt burden is $9,724 for every man, woman and child in the Virgin Islands.
I salute the media for the research that went into these reports. These facts have been purposely withheld from the public by the Turnbull Administration. The truth will out. and well before Election Day.
A vibrant, strong economy creates jobs for our people and puts money into government coffers in the form of taxes, fees and permits. Without a growing source of revenue, the Virgin Islands government, or any government for that matter, will never be able to repay the billion dollars we have borrowed.
We now have several thousands of people unemployed, people who will not find jobs because no new businesses are opening. And yet, each of these unemployed people and every other man, woman and child in the territory has a debt of $9,724 hanging over their heads. Until we have leadership that understands this issue and will stimulate real economic growth and realistically manage the revenues we do have, the situation will only get worse.
The Turnbull Administration has mortgaged our futures, our children's futures and their children's futures. We all know that we must do better.
John de Jongh
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
We welcome and encourage readers to keep the dialogue going by responding to Source commentary. Letters should be e-mailed with name and place of residence to source@viaccess.net.
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'BARBERSHOP' HAS ATTITUDE THAT'S A CUT ABOVE
Sept. 26, 2002 – A rap star in a barbershop? An old-fashioned, relaxed, real barbershop? Oh, come on, you say. But the critics say this "Barbershop" actually is a pretty neat place to hang out.
Calvin (Ice Cube, yup, the real one) inherits a barbershop from his dad, then promptly sells it to a loan shark to get money to open a recording studio. Only after learning that the new owner plans to close the shop, open a strip joint and throw the colorful cast of barbers out of work does Calvin have second thoughts about what he has done with his legacy.
The film traces the rest of the day as the wacky barbers, a "lovably quarrelsome bunch," according to David Germain of the Cincinnati Enquirer, do what they gotta do. Germain says the movie "strikes a rare blend of edgy ghetto attitude with communal decency."
But the members of this "Barbershop" quartet minus one — Cedric the Entertainer, Sean Patrick and Troy Garity (backed up by Eve) — are an unusual bunch. Cedric plays an old barber with lots of opinions and no customers; Patrick portrays a highly educated barber with a superiority complex; and Patrick hates the new token white barber, played by Garity, who just wants to cut hair.
So, if you don't really need a haircut but want a sort of rowdy but friendly place to hang out for an hour and 42 minutes, here you go.
Directed by Tim Story, "Barbershop" is rated PG-13 for language, sexual content, and, here we go again, brief drug references. Love those briefs.
And don't worry about the lines — it's playing on two screens at Market Square East.
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Calvin (Ice Cube, yup, the real one) inherits a barbershop from his dad, then promptly sells it to a loan shark to get money to open a recording studio. Only after learning that the new owner plans to close the shop, open a strip joint and throw the colorful cast of barbers out of work does Calvin have second thoughts about what he has done with his legacy.
The film traces the rest of the day as the wacky barbers, a "lovably quarrelsome bunch," according to David Germain of the Cincinnati Enquirer, do what they gotta do. Germain says the movie "strikes a rare blend of edgy ghetto attitude with communal decency."
But the members of this "Barbershop" quartet minus one — Cedric the Entertainer, Sean Patrick and Troy Garity (backed up by Eve) — are an unusual bunch. Cedric plays an old barber with lots of opinions and no customers; Patrick portrays a highly educated barber with a superiority complex; and Patrick hates the new token white barber, played by Garity, who just wants to cut hair.
So, if you don't really need a haircut but want a sort of rowdy but friendly place to hang out for an hour and 42 minutes, here you go.
Directed by Tim Story, "Barbershop" is rated PG-13 for language, sexual content, and, here we go again, brief drug references. Love those briefs.
And don't worry about the lines — it's playing on two screens at Market Square East.
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.
'BARBERSHOP' HAS ATTITUDE THAT'S A CUT ABOVE
Sept. 26, 2002 – A rap star in a barbershop? An old-fashioned, relaxed, real barbershop? Oh, come on, you say. But the critics say this "Barbershop" actually is a pretty neat place to hang out.
Calvin (Ice Cube, yup, the real one) inherits a barbershop from his dad, then promptly sells it to a loan shark to get money to open a recording studio. Only after learning that the new owner plans to close the shop, open a strip joint and throw the colorful cast of barbers out of work does Calvin have second thoughts about what he has done with his legacy.
The film traces the rest of the day as the wacky barbers, a "lovably quarrelsome bunch," according to David Germain of the Cincinnati Enquirer, do what they gotta do. Germain says the movie "strikes a rare blend of edgy ghetto attitude with communal decency."
But the members of this "Barbershop" quartet minus one — Cedric the Entertainer, Sean Patrick and Troy Garity (backed up by Eve) — are an unusual bunch. Cedric plays an old barber with lots of opinions and no customers; Patrick portrays a highly educated barber with a superiority complex; and Patrick hates the new token white barber, played by Garity, who just wants to cut hair.
So, if you don't really need a haircut but want a sort of rowdy but friendly place to hang out for an hour and 42 minutes, here you go.
Directed by Tim Story, "Barbershop" is rated PG-13 for language, sexual content, and, here we go again, brief drug references. Love those briefs.
And don't worry about the lines — it's playing on two screens at Market Square East on St. Thomas.
Publisher's note : Like the St. John 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.
Calvin (Ice Cube, yup, the real one) inherits a barbershop from his dad, then promptly sells it to a loan shark to get money to open a recording studio. Only after learning that the new owner plans to close the shop, open a strip joint and throw the colorful cast of barbers out of work does Calvin have second thoughts about what he has done with his legacy.
The film traces the rest of the day as the wacky barbers, a "lovably quarrelsome bunch," according to David Germain of the Cincinnati Enquirer, do what they gotta do. Germain says the movie "strikes a rare blend of edgy ghetto attitude with communal decency."
But the members of this "Barbershop" quartet minus one — Cedric the Entertainer, Sean Patrick and Troy Garity (backed up by Eve) — are an unusual bunch. Cedric plays an old barber with lots of opinions and no customers; Patrick portrays a highly educated barber with a superiority complex; and Patrick hates the new token white barber, played by Garity, who just wants to cut hair.
So, if you don't really need a haircut but want a sort of rowdy but friendly place to hang out for an hour and 42 minutes, here you go.
Directed by Tim Story, "Barbershop" is rated PG-13 for language, sexual content, and, here we go again, brief drug references. Love those briefs.
And don't worry about the lines — it's playing on two screens at Market Square East on St. Thomas.
Publisher's note : Like the St. John 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.
UVI CONCERT AT CHRIST CHURCH METHODIST
The UVI Music Department will present its annual fall semester concert, entitled "Christ on Li'l Broadway," at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Christ Church Methodist at the Rothschild Francis Market Square, St. Thomas.
Performing will be the university's premier concert band, under the direction of Austin A. Venzen, and UVI's all-male singing group, the "Men's Glee Club." A number of guest artists from St. Thomas schools will also perform.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and are available at the UVI Bookstore, the Humanities Office and from UVI band members.
Performing will be the university's premier concert band, under the direction of Austin A. Venzen, and UVI's all-male singing group, the "Men's Glee Club." A number of guest artists from St. Thomas schools will also perform.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and are available at the UVI Bookstore, the Humanities Office and from UVI band members.
'BARBERSHOP' HAS ATTITUDE THAT'S A CUT ABOVE
Sept. 26, 2002 – A rap star in a barbershop? An old-fashioned, relaxed, real barbershop? Oh, come on, you say. But the critics say this "Barbershop" actually is a pretty neat place to hang out.
Calvin (Ice Cube, yup, the real one) inherits a barbershop from his dad, then promptly sells it to a loan shark to get money to open a recording studio. Only after learning that the new owner plans to close the shop, open a strip joint and throw the colorful cast of barbers out of work does Calvin have second thoughts about what he has done with his legacy.
The film traces the rest of the day as the wacky barbers, a "lovably quarrelsome bunch," according to David Germain of the Cincinnati Enquirer, do what they gotta do. Germain says the movie "strikes a rare blend of edgy ghetto attitude with communal decency."
But the members of this "Barbershop" quartet minus one — Cedric the Entertainer, Sean Patrick and Troy Garity (backed up by Eve) — are an unusual bunch. Cedric plays an old barber with lots of opinions and no customers; Patrick portrays a highly educated barber with a superiority complex; and Patrick hates the new token white barber, played by Garity, who just wants to cut hair.
So, if you don't really need a haircut but want a sort of rowdy but friendly place to hang out for an hour and 42 minutes, here you go.
Directed by Tim Story, "Barbershop" is rated PG-13 for language, sexual content, and, here we go again, brief drug references. Love those briefs.
It is playing at Diamond Cinemas.
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.
Calvin (Ice Cube, yup, the real one) inherits a barbershop from his dad, then promptly sells it to a loan shark to get money to open a recording studio. Only after learning that the new owner plans to close the shop, open a strip joint and throw the colorful cast of barbers out of work does Calvin have second thoughts about what he has done with his legacy.
The film traces the rest of the day as the wacky barbers, a "lovably quarrelsome bunch," according to David Germain of the Cincinnati Enquirer, do what they gotta do. Germain says the movie "strikes a rare blend of edgy ghetto attitude with communal decency."
But the members of this "Barbershop" quartet minus one — Cedric the Entertainer, Sean Patrick and Troy Garity (backed up by Eve) — are an unusual bunch. Cedric plays an old barber with lots of opinions and no customers; Patrick portrays a highly educated barber with a superiority complex; and Patrick hates the new token white barber, played by Garity, who just wants to cut hair.
So, if you don't really need a haircut but want a sort of rowdy but friendly place to hang out for an hour and 42 minutes, here you go.
Directed by Tim Story, "Barbershop" is rated PG-13 for language, sexual content, and, here we go again, brief drug references. Love those briefs.
It is playing at Diamond Cinemas.
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.
UVI BULLETIN BOARD
Sept. 26, 2002 — The University of the Virgin Islands Bulletin Board issued today includes:
UVI to Roast & Toast Dr. Kean, Celebrate 40th Anniversary
UVI will roast and toast president emeritus Dr. Orville Kean and celebrate the university's 40th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 28, with a gala at the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort.
Regular ticket prices are $100. All full-time UVI faculty, staff and matriculated students with identification are entitled to purchase discounted $75 tickets to the 40th Anniversary Roast & Toast. Only two tickets per person may be purchased at the discounted rate.
To reserve your tickets call the Reichhold Center Box Office at 693-1559.
For Better For Worse to Encore on St. Croix Sept. 28 and 29
The long-running comedy "For Better For Worse," by David Edgecombe, will encore on St. Croix with performances at 8 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 28 and 29) at the Educational Complex in Kingshill.
"For Better For Worse" pokes fun at middle-class hypocrisies in a Caribbean society. Two youngsters, Sandra and Derek, decide they wish to have nothing to do with traditional notions of marriage and raising a family.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and available at the UVI Bookstore on the St. Croix Campus, Sam Goody in Sunny Isle Shopping Center and John E's Gallery in Christiansted. For more information call 693-1550.
Self-Advocacy Conference for Disabled Set on St. Thomas
The second of two conferences designed to promote self-advocacy among the territory's disabled residents and those who work with and care for them will be held on St. Thomas on Oct. 1 and 2.
The "Speak About Issues … Voices That Count" conferences were organized by UVI's V.I. University Center for the Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD). The first session was held earlier this week on St. Croix.
The St. Thomas conference, which is free, is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Windward Passage Hotel. For details, contact the VIUCEDD St. Thomas office at 693-1189.
Oct. 1 Deadline Set for Scholarship Application
The UVI Scholarship Committee has announced the availability of additional scholarships for UVI students for the 2002-2003 academic year.
The deadline to file applications for the scholarships is Oct. 1, 2002. Applications are available at the UVI Financial Aid, Academic Division and Student Activities offices on both campuses.
To be eligible, individuals must be full-time, matriculated UVI students in good academic standing (with a GPA of 2.5 or better) and demonstrate financial need. Those selected must provide a UVI transcript. Current scholarship recipients are ineligible to apply. Past applicants who were not selected are strongly encouraged to re-apply.
Voter Registration Set Oct. 2 on UVI's St. Croix Campus
The university community and the general public are invited to participate in a voter registration drive on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Student Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on UVI's St. Croix campus. The St. Croix Student Activities Office is sponsoring the event. For details call 692-4188.
SBDC Seminar on "Managing Your Credit" Set October 9
UVI's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and First Bank Virgin Islands, in conjunction with the New Image Foundation Corporation Policy Board, are offering the second in a series of quarterly financial seminars entitled "Dollars and Sense." The goal is to reach all sectors of the community concerning personal finances and planning for the future.
The second seminar, "Managing Your Credit," will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the SBDC Training Facility at the Nisky Center (Suite 720). First Bank Community Development Officer Karen Sprauve will present the seminar. The fee is $5. For more information and to register, contact the New Image Foundation Corporation at 777-8883.
UVI Music Department Schedules Fall Concert on Oct. 12
The UVI Music Department will present its annual fall semester concert, entitled "Christ on Li'l Broadway," at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Christ Church Methodist at the Rothschild Francis Market Square, St. Thomas.
Performing will be the university's premier concert band, under the direction of Austin A. Venzen, and UVI's all-male singing group, the "Men's Glee Club." A number of guest artists from St. Thomas schools will also perform.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and are available at the UVI Bookstore, the Humanities Office and from UVI band members.
UVI to Offer Legal Assistant Certification Exam Course
UVI's community and personal development unit will offer a Legal Assistant Certification Exam review course on St. Thomas on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 21. The course will include presentations by guest lecturers, mock exams and study group sessions. The fee for the eight-week course is $995, which includes all materials. Call 693-1100 to register or for more information.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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.
UVI to Roast & Toast Dr. Kean, Celebrate 40th Anniversary
UVI will roast and toast president emeritus Dr. Orville Kean and celebrate the university's 40th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 28, with a gala at the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort.
Regular ticket prices are $100. All full-time UVI faculty, staff and matriculated students with identification are entitled to purchase discounted $75 tickets to the 40th Anniversary Roast & Toast. Only two tickets per person may be purchased at the discounted rate.
To reserve your tickets call the Reichhold Center Box Office at 693-1559.
For Better For Worse to Encore on St. Croix Sept. 28 and 29
The long-running comedy "For Better For Worse," by David Edgecombe, will encore on St. Croix with performances at 8 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 28 and 29) at the Educational Complex in Kingshill.
"For Better For Worse" pokes fun at middle-class hypocrisies in a Caribbean society. Two youngsters, Sandra and Derek, decide they wish to have nothing to do with traditional notions of marriage and raising a family.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and available at the UVI Bookstore on the St. Croix Campus, Sam Goody in Sunny Isle Shopping Center and John E's Gallery in Christiansted. For more information call 693-1550.
Self-Advocacy Conference for Disabled Set on St. Thomas
The second of two conferences designed to promote self-advocacy among the territory's disabled residents and those who work with and care for them will be held on St. Thomas on Oct. 1 and 2.
The "Speak About Issues … Voices That Count" conferences were organized by UVI's V.I. University Center for the Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD). The first session was held earlier this week on St. Croix.
The St. Thomas conference, which is free, is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Windward Passage Hotel. For details, contact the VIUCEDD St. Thomas office at 693-1189.
Oct. 1 Deadline Set for Scholarship Application
The UVI Scholarship Committee has announced the availability of additional scholarships for UVI students for the 2002-2003 academic year.
The deadline to file applications for the scholarships is Oct. 1, 2002. Applications are available at the UVI Financial Aid, Academic Division and Student Activities offices on both campuses.
To be eligible, individuals must be full-time, matriculated UVI students in good academic standing (with a GPA of 2.5 or better) and demonstrate financial need. Those selected must provide a UVI transcript. Current scholarship recipients are ineligible to apply. Past applicants who were not selected are strongly encouraged to re-apply.
Voter Registration Set Oct. 2 on UVI's St. Croix Campus
The university community and the general public are invited to participate in a voter registration drive on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Student Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on UVI's St. Croix campus. The St. Croix Student Activities Office is sponsoring the event. For details call 692-4188.
SBDC Seminar on "Managing Your Credit" Set October 9
UVI's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and First Bank Virgin Islands, in conjunction with the New Image Foundation Corporation Policy Board, are offering the second in a series of quarterly financial seminars entitled "Dollars and Sense." The goal is to reach all sectors of the community concerning personal finances and planning for the future.
The second seminar, "Managing Your Credit," will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the SBDC Training Facility at the Nisky Center (Suite 720). First Bank Community Development Officer Karen Sprauve will present the seminar. The fee is $5. For more information and to register, contact the New Image Foundation Corporation at 777-8883.
UVI Music Department Schedules Fall Concert on Oct. 12
The UVI Music Department will present its annual fall semester concert, entitled "Christ on Li'l Broadway," at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Christ Church Methodist at the Rothschild Francis Market Square, St. Thomas.
Performing will be the university's premier concert band, under the direction of Austin A. Venzen, and UVI's all-male singing group, the "Men's Glee Club." A number of guest artists from St. Thomas schools will also perform.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and are available at the UVI Bookstore, the Humanities Office and from UVI band members.
UVI to Offer Legal Assistant Certification Exam Course
UVI's community and personal development unit will offer a Legal Assistant Certification Exam review course on St. Thomas on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 21. The course will include presentations by guest lecturers, mock exams and study group sessions. The fee for the eight-week course is $995, which includes all materials. Call 693-1100 to register or for more information.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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