Category: News
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SCHNEIDER RETURNS CHAIN OF OFFICE
Gov. Roy L. Schneider has returned the Governor's Chain of Office to the president of the 22nd Legislature, as required by V.I.…
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TURNBULL: V.I. GOVERNMENT IS BANKRUPT
Calling the V.I. government technically bankrupt, Gov.-elect Charles W. Turnbull said the territory faces a deficit of at least $60 million for…
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MERCHANTS WARNED ABOUT STOLEN CREDIT CARDS
St. Thomas merchants should be on the lookout for Visa and MasterCard credit cards stolen from a processing center in Argentina.
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GOVERNOR GRANTS LEAVE FOR INAUGURATION
Gov. Roy L. Schneider has granted administrative leave to non-essential government employees on all three islands from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
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DEC. 31 PAYROLL WILL BE MET, OFFICIAL SAYS
The V.I. government will meet payroll Dec. 31 and will continue its payments to vendors with no change of schedule, a top…
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DAILY NEWS NAMES NEW CEO, CUTS MIDDLESWORTH
J'Ada M. Finch-Sheen has been named chief executive officer of the Daily News Publishing Co., which has cut all its ties to…
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PFA TAKES NO ACTION ON YACHT HAVEN LEASE
The Public Finance Authority has urged the West Indian Co. board to keep the door open to negotiations with Malaysian developer Tan…
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V.I. OWES MARTIN P.R. FIRM $1 MILLION
Martin Public Relations has curtailed its out-of-pocket expenditures because the V.I. government's unpaid bills total about $1 million.
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TEACHERS UNION THREATENS TO SUE GERS
The St. Thomas-St. John teachers union has rejected the retirement system's justification of huge salary increases for 18 high-level personnel and is…
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FUEL TANK COMPLIANCE DEADLINE PASSES
In 1988 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established standards for underground storage tanks and gave owners 10 years to comply. Dec. 22…
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LABOR DEPARTMENT GOES ON-LINE
The V.I. Labor Department now has its own website that will make employment information accessible from anywhere in the world.
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WICO STEPS UP DOCK SECURITY
Security regulations at the West Indian Co. dock will be strictly enforced to protect against any potential terrorist activity.
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V.I. POLICE DEPARTMENT GOES ON-LINE
The V.I. Police Department has joined the world of cyberspace with its own web site.
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ROOSEVELT DAVID NOW A FULL-FLEDGED DEMOCRAT
Sen. Roosevelt David announced Tuesday that after winning two legislative elections as an independent, he is committing himself to the Democratic Party.
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SCHNEIDER UNLIKELY TO FINALIZE GOVT. CENTERS
Outgoing Gov. Roy L. Schneider is unlikely to sign any contracts for new government complexes, the Independent reported Tuesday.
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BANKERS SAY V.I. LAWS ARE ANTIQUATED
Local bankers have told Lt. Gov-elect G. Luz James II that major changes in the lieutenant governor's office and serious revision of…
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BERRY: LET SHIPS OPEN CASINOS IN PORT
Senate President Lorraine L. Berry is submitting legislation to allow cruise ships to open their casinos while in port in St. Thomas…
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GUS RIMPEL GETS A NEW TITLE
Auguste E. Rimpel Jr. — Gus to most people — has gotten another promotion.
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TURNBULL INAUGURAL EVENTS SET
Galas, grand balls, luncheons and receptions will lead up to the formal inauguration of Gov.-elect Charles W. Turnbull and Lt. Gov. Gerard…
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GERS ADS SAY PAY RAISES JUSTIFIED
A full-page ad placed in local newspapers this weekend by the Government Employees Retirement System board of trustees says salary increases for…
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CHRISTMAS TREES ARE HARD TO FIND
Many island residents are likely to celebrate Christmas this year without a tree — not even the traditional island century plant.
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BARBARA TYNE RESIGNS FROM TOPA EQUITIES
Barbara Tyne, senior vice president of Topa Equities, has resigned effective Jan. 31.
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GOVERNMENT MOTOR POOL TO SHUT DOWN
Rather than face hefty fines from the federal Environmental Protection Agency, the V.I. government will close its Sub Base motor pool fueling…
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ROAD REPAIRS TO BEGIN
Seven major road projects are slated to begin Monday as part of the Public Works Department's 3-R project: reconstruction, rehabilitation and resurfacing.
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ST. CROIX 'S FIRST CASINO BREAKS GROUND
Hopes were high Friday as government and business leaders gathered to break ground for St. Croix's first casino.
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LEGACY TO HOMEPORT HERE
The Legacy, a four-masted Windjammer Barefoot Cruise sailing ship, will homeport at Crown Bay beginning in April 1999.
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IRB'S MONSANTO PLEADS NOT GUILTY
Stephen Monsanto, the Internal Revenue Bureau official charged with forgery, obtaining money by false pretense, embezzlement and conspiracy, pleaded not guilty Thursday…
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MOLLOY: THIS GOVERNMENT IS TOP-HEAVY
V.I. taxpayer money is being wasted on salaries and nonessential administrative positions, the incoming governor's transition team has found.
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FUTURE PAYROLLS PRESENT BIG PROBLEMS
The V.I. government will have problems meeting upcoming payrolls, transition team members are saying.
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GOVERNMENT SAYS ECONOMY IMPROVING
The V.I. government's latest economic review says post-Hurricane Marilyn recovery is good, as shown by an increase in jobs, continued growth in…