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MSI Calypso Competition Nominees
There were 50 entries in this year's MSI Calypso competition. They narrowed the field down to 10 nominees for this years award. The winner will win $2500 and a trip to New York City. The candidates are Running Scared by Calypso Sis, Mapp-Wonsky Controversy and Call Sam by Sugar Dee, We Wanna We Retro and One for Milo by Whadablee, Humpty Dumpty Satan and All with King Kan Fuc Plantae, Whose Fault and No Dice by Figgy and finally Lea' Da Alone by Louis Ible Jr. That song by Ras Regg, Rumors is also on the list. Special recognition goes to Don't Waste Your Time by Lady Selector the first junionr to enter as an adult.
Today's Photo: Happy Birthday to Nina Randall
Current Conditions in Paradise:
Temperature: 83 Degrees at 2 PM
Real Estate News
St. Thomas Real Estate is in the news. The new facility at Market Square East is coming along. The steel work is complete. Cost-U-Less is planning to move to the new facility as soon as it opens in June. The steel work is almost complete at the New Banco Popular building across from Addelita Cancaryn School and the structural work is almost complete on the new Franks Bakery in Subbase. Meanwhile, the sale of Al Cohen's Plaza on Raphune Hill fell through. Lockhart realty decided not to buy the property until Cohen can clear some of the leases.
Congressman Gephardt Coming to St. Croix
The Ranking Democrat in the US House of Representatives is coming to St. Croix this week to help bolster the party and rally the membership. Congressman Dick Gephardt is the Democrat who would become speaker of the House if the Democrats take control of the house of representatives. He is due in St. Croix on Saturday as part of a trip to Puerto Rico.
Job Openings
The Job Service has a new list of jobs out. They are looking for Market Research Analyst, a retail store manager, a Gemologist, cake decorator, . They have jobs for gem stone setters, Tractor Trailer Drivers, Chinese cook, Secondary school teacher on sciences and a Painter who can paint decorative items.
Senators ask for Public Hearings.
Senator Bryan wants to hold hearings on a government plan for AT&T to negotiate directly with the Attorney General to settle the controversy over the AT&T drilling problems at Butler Bay St. Croix. Bryan wants to make sure the negotiations don't circumvent the legislature
Walking on Sunshine Starts Shooting
The new TV show being shot on St. Croix has picked some of the players. Robert Luke of Isle 95 will play a bartender. Two students Cameron Haase and Ruby Ann Des Jardins will play hotel guests. Over 150 islanders have been selected to play extra parts. Filming begins on Thursday in Christiansted and ends on Friday on Buck Islands. Boat owners are asked to avoid Buck Island on Friday
Senate Meeting Tomorrow
The senate will meet tomorrow to consider a long slate of nominees and a bill to reprogram bonds for capital improvement, They have a bill to require students to perform community service, pass an assessment of academic skills. They have bill requiring 24 hours service at hospitals and pharmacies. And a bill to permit the direct election of the Attorney General. The have a bill to reduce the senate from 15 to 9 members.
VIHA Briefings
Virgin Islands Housing Authority will introduce their new strategic plan in a community briefing on St. John this evening at 6:00 PM at Culinary Arts The briefings are a "Coming out party" to unveil the strategic plan, with a combination of press conference, celebration and information gathering opportunity - It will also serve as a first indicator that VIHA intends to do business with its stakeholders in a different way.
Grant Writing Opportunity
Is your non-profit group interested in helping to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Emancipation? The Humanities Council is offering a Proposal Development Workshop to those non-profit groups to help them develop their ideas. All you need is a letter of intent sent to the Humanities Council. Call 776-4044 The deadline is April 27th.
After School Conference Coming Up:
Department of Education has a national teleconference with Vice President Al Gore on the topic Creating Quality After School Programs. That's on Thursday the 16th at 3:30 PM to 4:30 Parents, teachers, principals and policy makers are invited to attend
Water Island Report
Dr. J. Perlingiero Randall celebrated her 80th Birthday today on Water Island. Since there is no hotel on the island and no restaurant, she ended up on St. Thomas for lunch. "Next year In A Real Water Island Restaurant"
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