[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] CHRISTIANSTED — Project Promise, a non-profit organization on St. Croix, will launch a month-long initiative, starting April 3, 2018, to help residents deal with the psychological after-effects of Hurricane Maria. Project Promise, in collaboration with The Coaching and Leadership Professional Training Institute, will provide much-needed mental health services to residents, to […]
Category: Community Affairs
Salt Fish Isn’t Just On The Menu During Holy Week Here … It’s What’s For Dinner Year-Round
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] CHRISTIANSTED — As the Holy Week approaches, many practicing Christians from the region will begin a fast. For those who devote themselves to prayer and fasting by consuming small portions of food and staying away from red meat, salted cod fish is one of the top choices when trying to […]
‘Once In 2 Blue Moons’ Dance-A-Thon Hopes To Raise Funds For Charities on St. Thomas
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Love of Dance V.I. group will be holding an all ages “Once In 2 Blue Moons” dance-a-thon at the Pistarckle Theater in St. Thomas on March 31. Face painting will be available for children along with prizes for adults and children, dance classes, live music and […]
OP-ED: Governor’s Repeated Extensions of the State of Emergency ‘Further Tramples’ V.I. Laws Requiring Financial Accountability and Transparency
By SORAYA DIASE COFFELT AN OPINION-EDITORIAL PIECE Virgin Islands law authorizes a governor to declare a state of emergency for emergencies and major disasters. No declaration can last longer than thirty days, however, unless a governor renews it and explains the basis for the renewal. We are currently yet again under another state of emergency […]
MISSION POSSIBLE: Write An Essay on Zora Stone Monuments To Get People To Play ‘Legend of Zelda’
How to write a great essay on Zora stone monuments game topic? Discover the best possible way to create an essay on Zora stone monuments. Follow our tips and write an essay that will convince the audience to try the game. How to Write an Essay on Zora Stone Monuments? If you have already played […]
SENATOR MILLIN YOUNG: Today Is International Women’s Day Celebrating Women’s History Month
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] By SENATOR JANETTE MILLIN YOUNG SPECIAL TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FREE PRESS Our history as Virgin Islanders is constantly evolving. Like the past, each defining moment is recorded for posterity. March 2018, provides the opportunity to highlight, showcase, and reflect on the many contributions of Virgin Islanders by honoring our […]
UVI Board of Trustees Unanimously Approves Online Degree Program … It Begins This Month
UVI ACHIEVERS: (Left to Right) Sharlene Harris, Dr. Marc Boumedine, Dr. Camille McKayle, Erik Pattison, Dannica Thomas, and President David Hall pose for a photo at the March 3, Board of Trustees meeting in the Administration and Conference Center Building on the St. Thomas Campus. FREDERIKSTED — In the regular session of its quarterly meeting today […]
UVI SBDC, UVI CES and BIR To Sponsor Tax Workshops For Small Businesses and Farmers
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] FREDERIKSTED — The V.I. Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) in collaboration with the UVI Cooperative Extension Service (CES) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (IRB) will host workshops to assist farmers and small businesses with filing their taxes. “These workshops will make you aware of some of the tax […]
Women Striving For Success Group Succeeds With $25K Grant From Coca-Cola Foundation
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Women Striving For Success Inc. inducted twelve new members at its Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, February 28th at the Keys in Port of Sale Mall. This year’s WSFS new members are Dr. Carolyn Clansy Miller, Marsha Pinney, Joanne Simon-Walters, Christie Scarbrough, K. Miller, Jo Anne Carr, Brenda Sells, Tanyka Brathwaite, and Jane DiCola. […]
SENATE TESTIMONY: A Brief History of Governor’s Mansions In Virgin Islands … Past To Present
GOVERNMENT HOUSE ST. THOMAS [ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] TESTIMONY BY JOSE RAUL CARRILLO, UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SPECIAL TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FREE PRESS For more than 251 years, the building at 21-22 Kongen’s Gade has been a powerful symbol as the seat of Government and has been the official Office […]