Sen. Diane Capehart has been stricken by the mosquito-borne illness chikungunya, the VI Consortium has confirmed with officials at the senator’s office.
By Cynthia /
September 26, 2014
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This year’s National Day of Remembrance for Murdered Victims, which saw its eighth annual observance held on St. Croix on Thursday night, was all about the children. A special picture frame-making workshop took place at the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix’s Children’s Center...
By Cynthia /
September 26, 2014
A marijuana decriminalization bill sponsored by Senator Terrence “Positive” Nelson has successfully passed the Senate, with all senators voting in favor of the bill. It is now headed to Governor de Jongh with the expectation of it being signed into law.
By Ernice /
September 26, 2014
Moving swiftly on Thursday, senators voted to override Governor John de Jongh’s veto on a bill that abolishes pension payments to the wives of deceased Governors and Lieutenant Governors; however, Governor de Jongh saw the move as “vindictive,” stating in his veto letter that the bill...
By Ernice /
September 26, 2014
Due to a failure of the Health Insurance Board to successfully negotiate a new contract, more than 7,000 government employees could be left without health insurance come Sept. 30.
By Cynthia /
September 26, 2014
When it was revealed in 2009 that Governor de Jongh had used $500,000 of government funds to renovate his private home, a whirlwind of emotions, ranging from anger to disbelief, seized the community and senators alike. The anger lives on, and today, at a Senate hearing in St. Thomas, senators passed...
By Ernice /
September 25, 2014
Items stolen in an armed robbery in Christiansted on Wednesday night were immediately recovered by police due to the quick action of witnesses in the area.
By Staff /
September 25, 2014
Gubernatorial candidate and former Lt. Governor Kenneth Mapp has proposed a plan that he believes will save St. Croix’s Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL) from becoming insolvent.
By Ernice /
September 25, 2014
As the November 4 General Election draws closer, the St. Croix Board of Elections is providing citizens ample time and opportunity to register to vote. The Board recently announced extended voter registration hours for the week beginning Mon., Sept. 29 to Sun., Oct. 5, 2014. They are as follows: Monday,...
By Ernice /
September 25, 2014
A public meeting will be held today on St. Thomas to hear comments concerning the permit application by Coral World, Inc. to construct a nearshore dolphin exhibit enclosure and landside support, as well as a visitor education center at Coral World Ocean Park at Water Bay.
By Cynthia /
September 25, 2014
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