Posted on June 30th, 2010 by Bernie
By Bill Kossler — June 29, 2010
The U.S. Congress passed a resolution Tuesday reconvening the 5th V.I. Constitutional Convention, and urging, but not requiring, it to “correct provisions inconsistent with the Constitution and federal law,” starting deliberations on territorial constitutional provisions anew.
Sens. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and […]
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Posted on June 29th, 2010 by Lynn
Thanks to Skinny Legs and everyone who organized the Let’s Make A Deal benefit for Wendy Davis this past Sunday. There was a nice turnout and it was a really funny event. Good Luck to you Wendy!
From beautiful St. John, USVI, Have a Sunny Day! Lynn
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Posted on June 28th, 2010 by Marty
from Virgin Islands Daily News:
By DANIEL SHEA, reporter, Daily News Staff
Published: June 26, 2010
The […]
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Posted on June 26th, 2010 by Bernie
By CONSTANCE COOPER, reporter, Daily News Staff
Published: June 25, 2010
In an effort to boost arrivals during the slow season, the V.I. Tourism Department is running commercials on CNN and Headline News promoting summer travel specials.
The 30-second ads will feature the slogan, “You, Unscripted,†rolled out by the department a year ago. The campaign shows people […]
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Posted on June 25th, 2010 by Lynn
 These overcast days make it a great time to be out hiking.  St. John has many great trails to choose from. If you’re not familiar with the trails on St. John, pick up a copy of “St. John Off the Beaten Path” by Jerry Singer. It will tell you everything you need to know about St. John and more! The […]
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Posted on June 24th, 2010 by Bernie
By Source Staff — June 23, 2010
Gov. John deJongh Jr. confers with Assistant Secretary Michael Mundaca.
Talks with federal officials may have borne a major breakthrough for the territory’s Economic Development Program, according to Government House. While in the nation’s capital this week, Gov. John deJongh Jr. […]
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Posted on June 23rd, 2010 by Lynn
If you work hard, you should play hard! Located on Lovango Cay, Lovango Love Shack is a wonderful island retreat and just a 10 minute boat ride to St. Thomas or St. John.  Privacy, beachfront, dock, mooring, solar & wind powered; what more can a real boater ask for?! Originally listed at $2,750,000 and reduced to […]
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Posted on June 22nd, 2010 by Bernie
By Lynda Lohr — June 21, 2010
A group of St. John residents have a fundraiser planned for Sunday to help send firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Wendy Davis to get more advanced paramedic training. The fundraiser runs […]
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Posted on June 21st, 2010 by Lynn
As long as you can see the water, you have a good view! But an East view from Coral Bay is really something else. Looking East from the Calabash Boom neighborhood is amazing! You have the sunrise, moonrise, BVI down island chain, East End of St. John and all the boats sailing around the Sir […]
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Posted on June 19th, 2010 by Lynn
Pink Papaya has been one of the great places to shop on St. John for tourists and locals alike. Located next to the Lime Inn Restaurant, Pink Papaya is packed full of colorful and interesting items including giftware, fine jewelry and local art work. Stop by before or after your dinner at Lime Inn or […]
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Posted on June 18th, 2010 by Bernie
By Lynda Lohr — June 17, 2010
There are numerous things homeowner can do to keep soil from running downhill into the bay and turning it brown, stormwater engineer Joe Mina said Thursday at the monthly meeting of the Island Green Building Association on St. John.
“Revegetate, revegetate, revegetate,†Mina told the dozen members gathered at the […]
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Posted on June 16th, 2010 by Marty
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Gulf Oil Spill Won’t Impact Territory, NOAA Says
Reprinted from Virgin Islands Daily News
By Lynda Lohr — June 15, 2010
Oil from the Deepwater Horizon, which began spewing into the Gulf of Mexico after the offshore oil […]
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Posted on June 14th, 2010 by Merry
There are 3 homes under construction at Ditleff Point on Rendezvous Bay. All three are tastfully done and fit with the topography. The house nerar the end of the point is particularly well designed to follow the contours of the land. There are still lots available so if you have interest in owning on this […]
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Posted on June 12th, 2010 by Karye
No expense was spared on this elegant contemporary styled Villa located high atop a level site within the gated community known as “Virgin Grand Estates”.
Completed in 2010, the stately and fully air conditioned four bedroom villa offers  sweeping views from Great Cruz Bay to St. Thomas. Amenities include large pool and entertainment deck.
This […]
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Posted on June 11th, 2010 by Bernie
By Lynda Lohr — June 10, 2010
Pictured (from left) are John Garrison of the Trust for Public Land, Concordia Preserve owner Stanley Selengut and V.I. National Park Superintendent Mark Hardgrove.
As waves crashed along the shore and a brisk breeze blew, V.I. National Park Superintendent Mark Hardgrove […]
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