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Public Works and Health Take On Senate Finance Committee

Called before the Senate Thursday to answer questions about their departments' finances, Public Works and Health officials instead fielded questions on everything from the overgrowth of brush on island highways to how many ambulances are running on St. Croix.

 

PSC Puts Off Vote on WAPA Base Rate Hike

After hearing the V.I. Water and Power Authority’s case for water and electric base rate increases, the Public Services Commission voted Thursday to postpone voting in order to gather more information and delay the impact on ratepayers.

 

McCall Faces Tough Questions From Finance Committee

Police Commissioner James McCall was caught in a crossfire of questions over budget and equipment issues as he testified before the Senate Committee on Finance Thursday.

 

Spring-Summer Sahara Haze Hangs Over the Islands

Officials from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said late Thursday afternoon they expected the Sahara dust causing hazy skies over the Virgin Islands to continue to affect the area for "another few days."

   
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French Sailors Delighted to Find Compatriots on St. Thomas

La Fougueuse, a French Navy ship based in Fort-de-France, Martinique, sailed into Crown Bay at 9 a.m. Thursday, and its captain and crew haven't had time to catch their breath since.

 

Revolt, High Water and Freedom: Walking Tour Highlights Frederiksted History

The Fireburn, emancipation and the tsunami of 1867 were all topics of discussion Monday as local historian Wayne James gave highlights of Frederiksted's history on a walking tour for local media.

 

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Property Tax Credits Are Clarified

This Week's Legislative Calendar

Public Information Meeting – Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Notice of Public Hearing

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LegalEaze: Saving Your Home

COMMUNITY

Youth Activity Directory Seeks Entries

UVI Bulletin Board

Military News of Virgin Islanders – May 2008

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT

What's Up Next on the Doug Lewis Show

Forum Annual Film Festival Offerings Announced

Now Playing: 'Red Belt' and 'Speed Racer'

COMMENTARY

Don’t Take My Money and Insult Me

Disband the Convention

Park Has Contingency Plan No Matter What It Says

LIFESTYLES

Coach Paradise: Don't Sell Yourself Short

Volunteers Needed for Study on Health Status of V.I. Women

April 2008 Brainstorm E-Bulletin

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