Category: News
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DONASTORG AND TURNBULL TO MEET ON Y2K
Sen. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg, who authored legislation eight months ago to establish a Y2K oversight committee, will meet with Gov. Turnbull on…
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PARENTS AT DOBER ELEMENTARY PROTEST
Protesters, some carrying signs, gathered at Dober Elementary School on Monday morning in an effort to draw attention to conditions at the…
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EPA EXTENDS ENVIRONMENTAL DEADLINE
While Gov. Charles W. Turnbull works with officials from the U.S. Environment Protection Agency to fine-tune a proposed legislative package, the EPA…
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SENATORS RESPOND TO LWV
Senate President Vargrave Richards was the first to respond to the agenda presented Monday by the League of Women Voters of the…
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HEALTH FAIR
School nurses sponsoring a health Fair.
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LWV: HOLD ON TO THOSE PURSE STRINGS
The League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands, in its annual "Luncheon with the Legislature" on Monday, made clear just what…
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DENNIS CONNER COMING TO ST. THOMAS
Dennis Conner will arrive in the territory on Thursday to continue development of the America's Cup effort, according to Michael Bornn, president…
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W-2VI FORMS MUST GO OUT BY JAN.31
V.I. employers are reminded it is required that they file W-2VI forms by Jan. 31 to avoid penalties.
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SEN. GOMEZ: SAFETY IN NUMBERS
Sen. Judy M. Gomez said Monday, though she was pleased with the response from the Dept. of Education to have school buses…
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ST. JOHN TIMES COMING ONLINE
Publisher June Bell Barlas is announcing that the St. John Times is going online as as an edition of OnePaper.
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CZM PANEL HAS 10 EXPIRED TERMS, 3 VACANCIES
All but two members' terms on the Coastal Zone Management Commission have expired, which gives Gov. Charles W. Turnbull enormous say over…
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SEN. BERRY MEETS WITH OFFICIALS OF DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR
Here is a press release issued Sunday from the Office of Sen. Lorainne Berry reporting on her meeting with officials from the…
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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE DIVISION IN TROUBLE
A federal audit of the Unemployment Insurance Program has found $18.7 million in uncollected unemployment taxes and $408,200 in undocumented expenditures.
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SCHOOLS GET $2 MILLION FOR INTERNET ACCESS
The federal government has awarded $2 million to the V.I. Education Department to improve telecommunications at territorial schools and school libraries.The money…
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RAIDS NET GUNS, DRUGS, VEHICLES AND $13,000
Raids conducted by five agencies of the V.I. government Thursday and Friday, dubbed "Operation Apache," resulted in 14 arrests and the confiscation…
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DESPITE VACANCIES, COMMERCIAL BUILDING GOES ON
The construction of the new Office Max, the Banco Popular building, the seven-theater Cinemaplex, yet another Al Cohen's mall on the East…
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DESPITE VACANCIES, COMMERCIAL BUILDING GOES ON
The construction of the new Office Max, the Banco Popular building, the seven-theater Cinemaplex, yet another Al Cohen's mall on the East…
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MONIQUE SIBILLY-HODGE LEAVING CHAMBER
Monique Sibilly-Hodge has resigned as assistant executive director of the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce, reportedly to take a position at…
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OSBERT POTTER TO HOST TV NEWS SHOW
A local news analysis program debuts Sunday on WTJX, the public television station. Hosted by Osbert Potter, a former commissioner and former…
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PETERBORG RESIDENTS PLEAD 'CUT THE BRUSH'
Residents of Estate Peterborg have had it with overgrown brush. They've put up a hand-made sign at the entrance to the main…
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BEACHJAM ORGANIZERS: 'WE MET 90% OF GOALS'
Amidst naysayers and critics, the organizers of BeachJam '99 pushed on, made it over hurdles and jumped through the necessary hoops to…
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GOODWIN ECONOMIZES ON CAR, FURNITURE
Sen. George Goodwin is using recycled furniture to equip his Senate office and has again refused use of a government-assigned vehicle, as…
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SEN. GOMEZ CALLS FOR YOUTH SUMMIT
Sen. Judy Gomez, who chairs the new 23rd Legislature's Youth and Human Services Committee, presented plans for a youth summit this week,…
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GERS PRE-RETIREMENT WORKSHOP
GERS will hold a pre-retirement workshop for members over the age of 30 on Wednesday, Feb.3, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.…
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VIM MISSES FIRST BY 15 SECONDS
After five days and eight races, the top three boats in 'Grand Prix'IMS Class II are decided by one point and a…
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DRUG RAIDS CONTINUE FOR SECOND DAY
Members of the Narcotics Strike Force were observed leaving their location in Sub Base this morning wearing black ski masks and entering…
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CHARTER CANCELLATION CONCERNS HOTEL GROUP
In reaction to a "misleading" headline in the Daily News on Saturday, the St. Thomas-St. John Hotel and Tourism Association has issued…
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DRUG RAIDS CONDUCTED THURSDAY
Narcotics Strike Force agents and officers from other agencies staged raids throughout St. Thomas and St. John on Thursday, confiscating crack-cocaine, vehicles,…
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DRUG RAIDS CONDUCTED THURSDAY
Narcotics Strike Force agents and officers from other agencies staged raids throughout St. Thomas and St. John on Thursday, confiscating crack-cocaine, vehicles,…
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VIM TIED FOR FIRST, ONE RACE REMAINS
Stronger winds have helped VIM III and HEATWAVE, hurt BRAVA to set up three way showdown on Friday's final day of racing.