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Kenny Chesney weds Renee Zellweger
9 May, 2005

Coral Bay Christmas Tree lighting
15 December, 2004

Goats Expelled From Virgin Islands Park
October 4, 2004

St. John beaches selected amongst America's cleanest
Jul 5, 2004

Environmentally friendly VIERS eco-camps teach ecology, preservation in fun, outdoor environment
Jul 13, 2004 from the Virgin Islands Daily News

Teenagers overcome limitations of diabetes in Virgin Islands scuba camp
July 23, 2004, 7:48 PM - MAHO BAY, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP)

Virgin Island Regional News Feed

Developer mum on plans for land he wants rezoned near landfill

<p>A St. Thomas developer looking to rezone nearly 40 acres adjacent to the Bovoni Landfill is still tight-lipped about what, exactly, he and his partner are planning for the property, but he repeatedly told senators Friday night that their plans do not include Alpine Energy Group.</p>

UVI marks founding and new leader

<p>The University of the Virgin Islands kicks into high gear this weekend, celebrating the school's founding and welcoming its new president, David Hall.</p>

Donastorg's arrest is latest twist in high-profile political career

<p>Longtime politician Sen. Adlah Donastorg Jr. has not been a stranger to political controversies since his first successful run for office almost 16 years ago.</p>

William Johnson Named Regional Vice President of Sales at Dearborn National

<p>In his new role, Johnson will direct sales activities in the Northeast region, developing innovative strategies to acquire and retain business, while implementing various distribution models to help facilitate Dearborn National's growth in the area.</p>

Luxury property for sale in the British Virgin Islands

<p>They&amp;#x92;re not as easy to reach as Antigua but they&amp;#x92;re worth the extra effort.</p>

GERS, WICO discussing Havensight management deal

<p>The Government Employees Retirement System of the Virgin Islands and the West Indian Co.</p>

Exploring history on the U.S. Virgin Islands

<p>I spent 15 days getting to know the people and the history of the beautiful, warm and scenic U.S. Virgin Islands.</p>

V.I. faces $170 million budget gap

<p>Daily News Photo by SEAN McCOY Finance Commissioner Angel Dawson Jr., left, and Office of Management and Budget Director Debra Gottlieb listen to a question from the Senate Appropriations and Budget Committee on Monday afternoon.</p>

Beat a retreat to the U.S. Virgin Islands

<p>By ELLEN CREAGER ST THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Many travelers think they know St.</p>

Diageo fires shot at Bacardi in Carribean rum war

<p>Diageo PLC accused rival Bacardi Ltd of trying to drive its Captain Morgan rum production out of the United States in order to protect its own substantial rum subsidies from the Puerto Rican government.</p>

Rochester man dies on excursion in British Virgin Islands

<p>A Rochester man died today after a tour bus roll-over in the British Virgin Islands, according to Princess Cruises.</p>

Parents, young kids can now hit Born Learning Trail at Magens Bay

<p>Daily News Photo by ALDETH LEWIN Timon Malloy helps his 5-year-old twins Tess and Jake go through the new Born Learning Trail at Magens Bay Friday.</p>

VITEMA seeks more dispatchers

<p>As 911 calls continue to rise, so does the need for emergency call center operators, more commonly known as emergency dispatchers.</p>

Rebates available on appliances

<p>The V.I. Energy Office has announced a new rebate program that will give Virgin Islanders a 30 percent rebate on energy-efficient dishwashers, freezers, heat pumps and tankless gas water heaters.</p>

Virgin Territory: A Dozen Great Reasons To Discover The Exotic Yet Familiar American Caribbean

<p>Many travelers think they know St. Thomas from a cruise ship stop. That's like ringing the doorbell and believing you've seen the house.</p>

St. Thomas woman charged with running Ponzi scheme

<p>Longtime St. Thomas resident Janice Dorette Rey - suspected of bilking Virgin Islanders out of millions of dollars through a Ponzi scheme - was arrested in Florida this week.</p>

Haiti effort gets big lift from India Association

<p>Daily News Photos by SEAN McCOY Carmen Partridge, left, who has organized the USVI Haitian Relief efforts since the earthquake struck, with returning volunteers Dr.</p>

Final preparations under way for St. Croix Ag Fair

<p>Daily News Photos by CRISTIAN SIMESCU Nitza Rivera paints heads of lettuce on the entrance to the food pavilion at the Agriculture Fair Grounds.</p>

BVI government committed to re-opening of Virgin Gorda Airport

<p>When the Taddy Bay Aerodrome on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands closed last week, plans were well on the way for construction of a new airport on the island starting in February.</p>

Virgin territory

<p>St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Many travelers think they know St. Thomas from a cruise ship stop.</p>