Category: News
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FCC REVOKES WSTA-FM'S LICENSE
The Federal Communications Commission has revoked WSTA-FM's license because the station did not broadcast for more than a year.
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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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TURNBULL TRIMS INAUGURAL COSTS BY 10%
Citing the territory's fiscal crisis, Gov.-elect Charles Turnbull will trim spending for his inaugural events by 10 percent from 1994 costs, The…
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TURNBULL: CANCELLED PARTIES WILL GO ON
Gov. Roy L. Schneider cancelled children's Christmas parties. Gov.-elect Charles Turnbull says they will go on.
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BERTRAND PACÉ SAILS TO WIN IN MATCH RACE
After three days of closely fought battles Bertrand Pacé won three straight races over a problem-plagued Peter Gilmour to become champion of…
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DPNR TO SURVEY RECREATIONAL FISHING
Fish and wildlife officials are asking local fishermen to help in a survey of recreational fishing activities.
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TRANSITION TEAM WORKING HARD
The gubernatorial transition team has been separated into clusters and is visiting government departments and agencies to talk with commissioners and employees.
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EPA WARNS IT WILL ENFORCE TANK LAW
Underground storage tank owners who do not comply with updated federal laws governing underground storage tanks by Dec. 22 will be fined…
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ABRAMSON AND THOMAS INDICTED
A former commissioner in the Schneider administration and a St. Croix contractor have been indicted on 10 charges that they conspired to…
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PAY PHONE OPERATORS QUESTION PSC BILLS
The Public Services Commission has billed pay phone providers for services the PSC has not provided, officials for two pay phone companies…
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LAW LEADS MATCH RACES AFTER DAY 1
The winds were so strong they helped injure a sailor, but Chris Law used them to his advantage.As the second annual Frenchman's…
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GAS FLOWS, BUT SLOWLY
Government vehicles are again getting fuel, but the amount is limited.
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MICHELE MOTEL RESIDENTS TAKE TIME TO PARTY
Thanks to the Virgin Islands Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 31 men and women suffering from mental illness forgot their woes for…
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DONOGHUE LOSES CASE; WON'T APPEAL
Chief District Court Judge Thomas Moore has ruled that evidence didn't prove Dr. Eddie Donoghue was fired due to his attendance at…
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Y2K PROPOSED BUDGET
Info provided by the Office of Information Technology
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Y2K PROPOSED BUDGET
Y2K budget developed by IBM for the Office of Information and Technology and submitted by Deno Wallace.
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IRB OFFICIAL CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT
Stephen Monsanto, a high-ranking Internal Revenue Bureau official, was charged Tuesday with embezzling $195,883 from the IRB.
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THARPES TURNS DOWN ELECTIONS BOARD SEAT
Yvonne Tharpes of St. John, who was seated on the Board of Elections with only six votes in the general election, has…
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$32M FOR Y2K: TOO MUCH OR NOT ENOUGH?
Sen. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg has questioned the need to spend $32 million on a Y2K compliance package but others say it may…
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SPONSORS KEY TO INTERNATIONAL MATCH RACE
When the Second Annual Marriott Frenchman’s Reef International Match Race begins on December 10 in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, the focus…
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GOVERNMENT OUT OF GAS
Government vehicles, including emergency vehicles, were running on empty or not running at all over the weekend after gasoline wholesalers refused to…
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VETERANS OFFICE LACKS BARE ESSENTIALS
Employees at the St. Thomas-St. John district Veteran's Affairs Office continue to function despite lack of budget, supplies and equipment.
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SENATORS QUESTION Y2K FLIP-FLOP
Two senators have criticized Gov. Roy L. Schneider for vetoing legislation in July to create a Year 2000-complaince task force, then seeking…
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ELECTIONS BOARD SNAFU SPARKS DEBATE
The Attorney General's Office has ruled that George Blackhall and Yvonne Tharpes won seats on the Board of Elections, despite getting fewer…
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HOTEL GROUP CHANGES NAME, BROADENS BASE
In a move to broaden its membership base and therefore its political clout, the St. Thomas-St. John has changed its name to…
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FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON DADS
More than 12 dads and 35 children met Saturday at Coral World to address issues and concerns facing fathers in the territory.
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GOV. SEEKS $32 MILLION LOAN FOR COMPUTERS
The governor is asking legislators to approve a $32.4 million loan for Year 2000-computer compliance and avert a potential disaster.
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VARLACK PLEADS GUILTY TO POLLUTING OCEAN
Varlack Ventures of St. John has pleaded guilty to negligently discharging oil into Red Hook Harbor, St. John, and failing to notify…