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Kenny Chesney weds Renee Zellweger
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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)

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UVI blocks public from meetings about critical report

<p class="lede_quote">"It's an internal university meeting"</p> <p> Daily News Photo by SEAN McCOY UVI President LaVerne Ragster at a meeting at the school on Tuesday. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2Fu8fLaJ8jHoVI3ryoXGUge0m6cLufzFpldiQFpIQOY9T8CboiQpr0GuXDSukP841=2BOTthuPWn7wOStJJ=2BffEotQ" title="www.dailynews.vi" class="readmore_link">via Virgin Islands Daily News</a> </p>

Education to hold series of public forums starting tonight

<p class="lede_quote">"We welcome your dialogue and collaboration toward positive outcomes and improved services to our students and the community."</p> <p> V.I. Education Commissioner LaVerne Terry will debut "Expectations for Education" - a series of monthly public forums targeting educational issues - from 6 to 7:30 tonight at St. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2Fu8fLaJ8jHoVI3ryoXGUge0m6cLufzFpldiQFpIQOY9T9F4eSbMAwz24VXeDErl7VVeX7dv92npkZdu=2FFdnKsg1" title="www.dailynews.vi" class="readmore_link">via Virgin Islands Daily News</a> </p>

Cinco de Mayo celebrations draw crowd to Red Hook

<p class="lede_quote">"We all have a great time, the dogs have a great time"</p> <p> Daily News Photos by SEAN McCOY Virgin Islands Montessori School student Dalton Parr waves a Mexican flag during the Cinco de Mayo Parade through Red Hook on Monday. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2Fu8fLaJ8jHoVI3ryoXGUge0m6cLufzFpldiQFpIQOY9T9X=2BHg0TpLiCYxDEmoG6SAIB2ygvVF347j7vO8t4cvc=2B" title="www.dailynews.vi" class="readmore_link">via Virgin Islands Daily News</a> </p>

Lineup of performers scheduled for BVI Music Festival in late May

<p class="lede_quote">"The success of this event for the economic well-being of the tourism market for our small group of islands reaches new heights each year"</p> <p> The eighth annual BVI Music Festival is scheduled to take place from May 23-25 in Cane Garden Bay. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2Fu8fLaJ8jHoVI3ryoXGUge0m6cLufzFpldiQFpIQOY9TzjKewKteZIgentK3P4SHBWZXlEupvj3cqEqlJZdjGF4" title="www.dailynews.vi" class="readmore_link">via Virgin Islands Daily News</a> </p>

Historic property could become part of National Park system

<p class="lede_quote">"It ties all of that together and provides a place for people to learn about the life of Alexander Hamilton."</p> <p> Click headline to enlarge Trust purchasing Alexander Hamilton's boyhood home Historic property could become part of National Park system By LYNN FREEHILL Wednesday, April 30th 2008 The St. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2FsdZregDN5bnZvIJ8yN8nkCvb1lD=2Ff1t=2BUCEsPF=2F4=2FsDEb3n=2BaNJmQAFOl24kbsRZ7vE6d3zwCwdbKFgWFpzqWP63sVd5IJ9codDghVASEEJg=3D=3D" title="www.virginislandsdailynews.com" class="readmore_link">via Virgin Islands Daily News</a> </p>

Middle States in V.I. reviewing Complex's reaccreditation

<p class="lede_quote">"Thus far they have been pleased with the progress we've been making"</p> <p> A review team from Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools today is wrapping up a three-day assessment of the St. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2Fu8fLaJ8jHoVI3ryoXGUge0m6cLufzFpldiQFpIQOY9T1ceI5IjKrOZWhR4AccvcZSzK1S9tNTzGVLJVsZpeTPC" title="www.dailynews.vi" class="readmore_link">via Virgin Islands Daily News</a> </p>

Heart-stopping music, dancing, costumes - that's J'ouvert

<p class="lede_quote">"You see everyone you haven't seen for years"</p> <p> Daily News Photos by NICK SCHNEEMAN By 8 a.m. Thursday, the Charlotte Amalie waterfront was packed with jubilant J'ouvert revelers showing off their moves. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2FsdZregDN5bnZvIJ8yN8nkCvb1lD=2Ff1t=2BUCEsPF=2F4=2FsDEb3n=2BaNJmQAFOl24kbsRZ4dV7vMT=2BSeMMGmdgalf=2FNEg=2FZex8oHR8162jpQL7tJGQ=3D=3D" title="www.virginislandsdailynews.com" class="readmore_link">via Virgin Islands Daily News</a> </p>

Red Cross veteran hired to lead territorial chapter

<p class="lede_quote">"I think they will be very happy to know there's a permanent person there"</p> <p> Quoss will come aboard at a time when the Virgin Islands chapter has been struggling with a variety of challenges - some of them stemming from a reorganization of the American Red Cross at the national level. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2Fu8fLaJ8jHoVI3ryoXGUge0m6cLufzFpldiQFpIQOY9T2czA0OTPChxN6s=2FOLTUkb5MwYpPMll8X8rt0tIKmXaR" title="www.dailynews.vi" class="readmore_link">via Virgin Islands Daily News</a> </p>

Street Team '08: Virgin Islands Election Role

<p> While in St. Croix, Kristen Teraila of Maryland learned how residents of the US Virgin Islands are trying to get their voices heard in this Presidential election. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2FsSBaL=2BByW4q1OwPygMNA=2Fkv7oj1LR2wb=2FplkkrEoPkINSjgmNFQcQ=2FPkPSK1u7bbBN=2Fh6A=2B5EHqUhMpsSQPGKpMLI61UjW4M36zVMFtnDZAQ=3D=3D" title="player.clipsyndicate.com" class="readmore_link">via ClipSyndicate</a> </p>

Measures appropriating $3.2M for variety of unrelated projects added to legislation

<p class="lede_quote">"We can't at every session add more money in appropriations."</p> <p> Click headline to enlarge Senate supports plan to prevent abuse of elderly Measures appropriating $3.2M for variety of unrelated projects added to legislation By MEGAN POINSKI Tuesday, April 22nd 2008 ST. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2RmYvByaA=2FIBt=2BCbDhu92=2FsdZregDN5bnZvIJ8yN8nkCvb1lD=2Ff1t=2BUCEsPF=2F4=2FsDEb3n=2BaNJmQAFOl24kbsRZ60h2Whfm6AILGtSk9=2BP9QvGKEIcDPomeiHR8b4F0wXPw=3D=3D" title="www.virginislandsdailynews.com" class="readmore_link">via Virgin Islands Daily News</a> </p>