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updated: Fri Jun 27, 2008 05:32 pm

Virgin Islands News

News on Virgin Islands continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

12 hrs ago | The Oregonian

Guard chiefs gather at posh Virgin Islands resort

There's been no official casualty report from this week's meeting of National Guard leaders in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but the damage could be high.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

Times Leader

APME announces awards for outstanding journalism

Investigative journalism revealing that Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his chief of staff lied under oath in a costly lawsuit against the city has earned the Detroit Free Press a Public Service award from ...

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Kansas' CW

Kansas Native's Virgin Island Death A Mystery

It's the kind of place many people wish they could live. However, it turned out to be the place where Earl Rhode's son, Dustin, died.

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Coastal Courier

Virgin Islands Band sets Bradwell Park concert

Downtown Hinesville's Bradwell Park will come alive with a calypso rhythm and the smooth sound of steel drums at a "Lunchtime Concert in the Park" on Thursday, July 10.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Hinesville, GA, Fort Stewart, GA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

St Thomas Source

US Air Joins American in Letting Duty-Free Liquor Fly Free

June 23, 2008 -- US Airways has joined American Airlines in exempting boxes of duty-free liquor purchased in the Virgin Islands from checked bag charges, but other airlines have not followed suit.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Donna Christensen, US House of Representatives

Sat Jun 21, 2008

St Croix Source

Simmonds Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

June 20, 2008 -- In addition to paying back the full $1.2 million he siphoned off from a local-government account for his own personal use, former government aide Alric V. Simmonds will have to serve eight ...

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Related Topix: Personal Finance, Retirement, Central America, World News

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

Virgin Islands fathers honored

Residents took time out this weekend to remember fathers and positive role models in the community with a number of activities.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Parenting, Family

Tue Jun 17, 2008

MilitaryCity.com

Reservist drowns while on training mission

An Air Force reservist apparently drowned June 8 while on a training mission that stopped over in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Related Topix: US Air Force, US News, Central America, World News

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

Governor signs tax-increment financing bill into law

Praising the Senate for forward thinking in matters of economic development - but keeping a close eye on the dwindling financial resources of the territory - Gov.

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Fri Jun 13, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

HOVENSA to add 24 to 29 cents per gallon to wholesale gas prices

Daily News Photo by SEAN McCOY Efren Feliciano fills up Wednesday afternoon, ahead of the next price increases.

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Wed Jun 11, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

20 CAHS students complete Medical Explorer program

After nine weeks of hands-on experience, 20 Charlotte Amalie High School students donned their white Medical Explorers jackets for the final time during a graduation ceremony in the Charlotte Kimelman Cancer ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., World News

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

Waste Management board irked by cost overruns on two contracts

While V.I. Waste Management Authority governing board members balked at approving almost $100,000 for services already rendered on Friday, they unanimously approved the spending and directed authority staff to ...

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Sat Jun 07, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

American Airlines cancels baggage fee for liquor bought in V.I.

American Airlines announced Thursday that it will not apply its new checked baggage fees to boxes of liquor purchased in the Virgin Islands.

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Related Topix: Donna Christensen, US House of Representatives, World News, Central America, Rum, Drink, Liquor

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

Chamber presents LaMotta awards at dinner dance

The St. Peter Greathouse was packed full on Saturday evening as Virgin Islanders spent the evening enjoying the "Havana Nights"-themed St.

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Tue Jun 03, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

Diverse group graduates from Career and Technical Institute

Students of all ages and from all different walks of life gathered at Charlotte Amalie High School on Sunday afternoon to celebrate their accomplishments as the V.I. Career and Technical Institute held its ...

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Related Topix: Central America, World News,

Sun Jun 01, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

Partnership to give Alexander Hamilton home in exchange for space for school

Click headline to enlarge Land swap will support school on St. John Partnership to give Alexander Hamilton home in exchange for space for school By MEGAN POINSKI Thursday, May 29th 2008 Daily News Photos by ...

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, US Politics, John Rockefeller, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Donna Christensen, US House of Representatives

Fri May 30, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

Reef Jam crowd feasts on music, food - and ecology

Daily News Photos by CHRISTINE LETT Crowds flock to the water at the first annual Reef Jam fundraiser at Rainbow Beach in Frederiksted.

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Related Topix: Science, Ecology, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, World News, Central America

Wed May 28, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

Walk/Run Against Gun Violence fundraiser draws big crowd

A record number of walkers and runners turned out for the fifth annual Walk/Run Against Gun Violence, which took place Sunday afternoon on the Charlotte Amalie waterfront.

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Mon May 26, 2008

Virgin Islands Daily News

Islands to mark Memorial Day with parades, seaside services

Residents will take a moment today - Memorial Day - to pay homage to those who have died in war, joining millions across the nation who will attend ceremonies and parades to remember America's fallen soldiers.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, St. John, Virgin Islands, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays,

Sun May 25, 2008

St Thomas Source

St. John-St. Croix Land Swap Proposed for School

Gov. John deJongh Jr. is proposing to swap potential national park land on St. Croix for national park land on St.

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Related Topix: Canada, Education Etc., St. John, Virgin Islands, World News, Central America

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