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June 18, 2008

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.

June 16, 2008

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.

June 13, 2008

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.

June 11, 2008

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 …

June 9, 2008

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 …

June 7, 2008

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.

June 5, 2008

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.

June 3, 2008

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 …

June 1, 2008

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 …

May 30, 2008

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.

May 28, 2008

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.

May 26, 2008

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.

May 25, 2008

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.

May 23, 2008

Constitutional Convention postpones meetings, blames cash crunch

As a precautionary measure, the Fifth Constitutional Convention has postponed all of its meetings until some of the $200,000 approved last week by Lt.

May 21, 2008

5 Armed Men Execute Patient in Virgin Islands Hospital

Five masked gunmen invaded a U.S. Virgin Islands hospital before dawn Wednesday and killed a patient who was recovering from gunshot wounds, a police spokeswoman said.

Richards named Librarian of the Year

Daily News Photo by SEAN McCOY Cynthia Richards is honored Sunday as Librarian of the Year.

May 19, 2008

Postage stamp featuring Trunk Bay scene goes on sale

“The Trunk Bay stamp re-emphasizes our American heritage for the country and the entire world.”

Photo Special to The Daily News by DENISE BARBIER Gov. John deJongh Jr., right, with students from Sprauve School on Friday at the unveiling of a new 94-cent postage stamp featuring the famous view of Trunk … via Virgin Islands Daily News

May 18, 2008

Senate committee hearing takes pulse of territory’s culture

“We believe that if we do not recognize and embrace the values of our own culture, it becomes much harder to persuade our potential visitors to visit our shores”

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May 17, 2008

Auction of Daily News concludes; sale pending court approval

The auction of Daily News Publishing Co. took place Monday, but the official announcement identifying the successful bidder will not occur until the bid receives court approval, most likely at a hearing Friday … via Virgin Islands Daily News

May 16, 2008

Kean High receives full approval from accrediting body

“It’s a relief knowing that we have satisfied their criteria. It has been a long process. It’s been a long road.”

Ivanna Eudora Kean High School was granted full accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools on Wednesday. via Virgin Islands Daily News