Category: News
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MAGRAS INVESTIGATION GOES TO GOVERNOR
Attorney General Iver Stridiron has completed his investigation of sexual harassment charges against acting Tourism Commissioner Clement "Cain" Magras, and the report…
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PROSSER BILL HAS COMPETITION
One of Jeffrey Prosser's competitors today asked the government for the same kind of tax benefits the senate has voted to give…
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UNION WORKERS ON PROSSER DEAL: ‘IT'S A BIG SELLOUT'
Shock, anger and fear seem to be the general response to word that the 23rd Legislature had passed the land-for-tax-breaks "Prosser bill."…
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SEN. BERRY'S RADIO REPORT FOR MAY 24
Here are Sen. Lorraine L. Berry's remarks on the passage of the so-called "Prosser bill."
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UVI GRADUATES 300
Shouts of joy, screams of excitement and sighs of relief escaped from nearly 300 graduates at UVI's St. Thomas Commencement exercises at…
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MEMORIAL DAY RACE IN ST. CROIX
The 16th Annual Memorial Day 2 Mile Road Race will be held on Memorial Day,May 31 at 6 a.m. The race is…
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ROYAK REGATTA RESULTS
Here are the results of Sunday's V.I. Boy Scout's Royak Regatta.
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UVI STILL HAS ROOMS FOR SINBAD FESTIVAL
The University of the Virgin Islands still has rooms available in the dormitories for guests for the Sinbad Soul Music Festival May…
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‘PROSSER BILL' PASSES
At the end of almost 14 hours of testimony and debate, including allegations of bribery and intimidation on the part of businessman…
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DONASTORG GETS PSC INVESTIGATION
After three months of circulating a petition calling for a Committee of the Whole meeting to investigate the Public Services Commission, Sen.…
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THIRD PERSON CHARGED IN DAVIS KILLING
Devin Hodge, 18, has been charged with first degree murder in the slaying of jewelry store owner Larry Davis. Security guard Gwendolyn…
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GERS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
The next meeting of the GERS Board of Trustees will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25 and…
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VENDORS MUST APPLY FOR SINBAD FESTIVAL PERMITS NOW
Andrew Rutnik, acting Commissioner of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, announced Wednesday there are 10 vendor spots available at each venue of the…
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PROSSER CALLED TO TESTIFY
Businessman Jeffrey Prosser, along with nine administration officials, will testify before a Committee of the Whole session beginning at 10 a.m. Friday.…
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ACCOUNTABILITY ACT TO BE SPLIT INTO THREE PARTS
The Financial Accountability Act that went before the Senate Finance Committee on April 10 and 11 will be resubmitted to the committee…
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LIBURD: PUT FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO GOOD USE
One senator has a unique idea for helping young people to travel for academic and athletic competitions. Sen. Almando "Rocky" Liburd, at-large…
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PROPERTY TAX BILLS ISSUED THIS MONTH
Property owners in the U.S. Virgin Islands are advised to look out for their real property tax bills in the mail by…
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COUNTDOWN TO SINBAD
The countdown has begun to the Sinbad Soul Music Festival to be held May 26-31 in St. Thomas.
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SENATORS PETITION FOR ‘PROSSER DEAL' HEARING
Eight senators have petitioned Senate President Vargrave Richards to convene a meeting on Friday to consider the Prosser-V.I. land-for-tax-breaks deal.
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TERRITORY NEEDS POLLUTION SOLUTION
When it comes to dealing with soil run off, untreated sewage disposal, toxic waste and other nonpoint source pollution, which ultimately end…
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MORE DISCUSSION ON 'YOUTH VIOLENCE'
There was a surprising lack of parents, teachers and administrators at Tuesday night's public hearing on school violence, said one woman who…
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COLE, BENNERSON NAMED TO PSC
Two senators have been named to the Public Service Commision as non-voting members. They are Sen. Donald "Ducks" Cole and Sen. Gregory…
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EDUCATION COMMISSIONER DECRIES EDITORIAL
An editorial in the Daily News May 17 accusing the Education Department of vitimizing students at Addelita Cancyrn is "blatantly erroneous" acting…
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FINANCE COMMITTEE TACKLES SEVERAL ITEMS
The Finance Committee on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for the V.I. Energy Office to submit a $50,000 grant application to the Million…
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BOMB THREAT AT IEKHS DOESN'T CLOSE SCHOOL
A bomb threat called into Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Monday disrupted classes for a couple of hours, but failed to shut…
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HARRIGAN TAKES HELM OF 666 ARMY BAND
Warrant officer 1 (WOL) Juan Harrigan assumed command of the 666 Army National Guard band during change of command ceremonies Saturday at…
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CANCRYN STUDENTS GO HOME EARLY AGAIN
The streets in Charlotte Amalie were crowded with students at noontime on Monday, as Addelita Cancryn Junior High School students were sent…
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SEN. BRYAN FORWARDS RESUME FOR TOURISM POST
On May 17, the day before Attorney General Iver Stridiron was to present the results of his investigation into sexual-harassment allegations against…
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MAY 16-22 IS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
Governor Charles W. Turnbull has proclaimed the week of May 16-22, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the Virgin Islands.
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PUBLIC ADVISORY RE: VEHICLE LIENS, INSURANCE, AND PASSPORTS
St. Thomas residents who need copies of liens held on their vehicles need to do so at the Corporations and Trademarks division…