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		<title>Bacchanal Again In 2010!</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2010/04/25/bacchanal-again-in-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ah yes, it&#8217;s Carnival time again on St. Thomas and in honor of this annual most festive occasion, CruciansInFocus.com is taking the week off. CIF President Michael Springer wishes all participants in &#8220;Bacchanal Again In 2010&#8243; a spirited and safe Carnival experience. A link to the VI Carnival Website is attached below. Feel free to continue to blog, but absent some &#8220;Breaking News&#8221; we&#8217;ll see you all next Sunday. VI Carnival 2010 Website Share on Facebook]]></description>
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		<title>Pubvi Haiti Relief Effort</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2010/01/26/pubvi-haiti-relief-effort/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pubvi has collected more than $2,000 in cash as well as non-perishable food, water, medical and hygiene supplies for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Donations are being taken in the parking lot at Cost U Less on St. Croix on Monday through Friday from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The organization’s goal is to fill the collection container within a week. Share on Facebook]]></description>
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		<title>GERS Focus Of King Day March</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2010/01/17/gers-focus-of-foys-king-day-march/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fahie says theme of peaceful rally, &#8220;We Shall Overcome&#8221; is most appropriate on the day set aside to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   “Coach” Fahie is sponsoring the “We Shall Overcome” march and rally to protest inequities he sees in how government employees are being treated by the Government Employees Retirement System (GERS) as a result of provisions in Act 6794. The march and rally will begin promptly at 9 a.m. on Monday, at Basin Triangle, St. Croix, and Fahie says don’t be late. coach foy don&#8217;t be late Fahie, a long time vocal activist concerning the system, is protesting the provisions and impact of Act 6794, a piece of legislation that has significantly changed the benefits of the government’s retirement system. Two recent events &#8211; the late notification to retirees that they must make &#8220;catch-up&#8221; contributions to the system before being able to qualify for benefits and the government&#8217;s decision this week to loan $3.3 millions to Seaborne Airlines and $15 million to the Carombola Hotel and Resort on St. Croix, have heightened the tension around the use of the GERS funds. We will run an analysis of the Act and its impact later this week. Share on Facebook]]></description>
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		<title>Haiti Relief Efforts Underway In VI</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2010/01/16/haiti-relief-efforts-underway-in-vi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Editor&#8217;s Note: In addition to the Donastorg initiative, St. Croix Rotary West, under the leadership of Mr. Clifford Christian, (340) 772-2505,  and Sen. Terrence &#8220;Positive&#8221; Nelson are also conducting relief efforts for the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti earlier this week. Please contact these organizations for specifics on the items they are collecting. Senator Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg is mobilizing a local effort to provide relief to victims of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on Tuesday. “We as a community know what it is to face a major disaster and to be isolated in an island environment,” Donastorg said in a news release. “This is an emergency of epic proportions and I know that my fellow Virgin Islanders join me in offering prayers and well wishes to our neighbors in Haiti.” Donastorg said he was deeply moved after seeing the photos and hearing the reports from Haiti. “I wanted to help in any way I possibly could,” Donastorg said. “We have plenty of space to store donated items at my campaign headquarters and will coordinate with relief agencies to get these items to Haiti as quickly as possible.” Donastorg said that donations could be brought to his office in Charlotte [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crime Stoppers Marks 1st Anniversary</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2010/01/15/crime-stoppers-marks-1st-anniversary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers USVi is celebrating its first anniversary and invites the community to come celebrate the event.  The organization invites the public to these free events:  St. Croix: Saturday, January 16th, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Government House, hosted by the Governor and First Lady St. Thomas:  Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Courtyard which is between the Alexander Farrelly Justice Complex and Superior Court in Charlotte Amalie.  St. John:  Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Battery in Cruz Bay.  “It has been a fantastic first year for Crime Stoppers USVI, and we want to celebrate and share the good news with you,” wrote Judi Fricks of Crime Stoppers. “Come enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and meet special guests Tom Kern, the Chairman of Crime Stoppers USA, and Tami Lawlor, the National Crime Stoppers at-large Board Member and Conference Planner, along with the volunteers who run our local Crime Stoppers USVI program.”  Attendance is free.  Attire is island casual.  Members, their guests, and anybody who is interested in learning more about Crime Stoppers USVI are welcome.  Optional donations to the reward fund, and new member sign-ups, are welcome. For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crime Stoppers Seeks Community&#8217;s Help</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2010/01/07/crime-stoppers-seeks-communitys-help-11/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases. St. Croix:  On August 18, 2008 at about 1:40 a.m., residents of Williams Delight reported a number of shots fired.  Police officers found 30-year old Shada Mustafa lying in his front yard with several gunshot wounds.  He was taken to the hospital but later died. Help detectives identify the killer(s). The minimum reward for this arrest is $1,250. St. John:  On December 27 at about 6:30 p.m., a black backpack containing a woman’s US passport and a black iPhone in an orange case were stolen from a grey Isuzu Trooper while parked at Market Place. The minimum reward for this arrest is $357. St. Thomas:  On December 25, at about 12:20 a.m. in the area of Silver Dollar Convenience Store, four masked individuals in a white Toyota Camry robbed and then opened fire on a group of people playing dominoes, wounding six individuals.  Help police identify these shooters and get these thugs off the streets.  The minimum reward for the arrest of the four suspects is $2,500 Community members can submit tips [...]]]></description>
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		<title>STX Christmas Festival &#8220;Goes Global&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2009/12/19/stx-christmas-festival-goes-global/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The St. Croix Christmas Festival is going global this year with its theme “Hold Out A Welcome to One and All” and a plan to stream the Adult Parade and selected Village entertainment via the Internet. According to information on the Festival Website, the theme, submitted by Grisha Theodore, “reflects Festival’s arrival into a new era of global acceptance as we embrace Virgin Islanders at home and those residing in the far reaches of the globe. Our global community welcomes all who love and respect the Virgin Islands.” Please visit the Festival Website often to get the latest information on times, events and venues at http://www.stxfestival.com/Home_Page.php Share on Facebook]]></description>
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		<title>Crime Stoppers Seeks Community&#8217;s Help</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2009/12/08/crime-stoppers-seeks-communitys-help-10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers is asking your help in identifying the suspects involved in the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases. St. Croix:  Two males robbed a couple at gunpoint at 1:00 a.m. Saturday November 28 near Fort Christiansvaern.  Both males were described as being 5&#8217;7&#8243; to 5&#8217;9&#8243; and weighing 130 to 150 pounds.  One wore a red shirt and jean shorts.  The other wore a black shirt and jean shorts.   The minimum reward for the arrest of these two robbers is $1,250. St. John:  During the night of November 19 while the occupants slept, a burglar entered a villa in the Serendip area and stole a Motorola cell phone, an HP laptop, and a black leather computer bag.  The minimum reward for the arrest of this burglar is $700.  St. Thomas:  While playing dominoes in the area of Annas Retreat on November 19 at 10:28 p.m., a male in his twenties heard several shots and then realized that he had been shot.  The minimum reward for the arrest of the shooter is $900. Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crime Stoppers Seeks Community&#8217;s Help</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2009/11/11/crime-stoppers-seeks-communitys-help-9/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases. St. Croix:  On November 2 St. Croix incurred its 19th homicide of the year. Many of the victims were males under the age of 25.  Please help stop this carnage. If you have any information or know who was involved in any of the unsolved homicides, please call so detectives can find the killers and bring closure to the many families affected by these deaths. St. John:  Police are requesting assistance in solving a daylight burglary that occurred in the area of Enighed on October 20.  A large amount of jewelry was taken plus clothing and an iPod. If you have any information about this burglary or the whereabouts of the stolen items, please call.   St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance in solving a homicide that occurred on October 31 at about 9:20 pm in the area of Anna’s Retreat. A male was shot in the stomach and died of his injuries. If you have any information that might help solve this killing, please call immediately.   Community members can submit tips [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crime Stoppers &#8211; It&#8217;s Working Thanks To You</title>
		<link>http://cruciansinfocus.com/2009/09/23/crime-stoppers-its-working-thanks-to-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers has a special announcement to all residents of the USVI:  Since January 1, 2007 there have been 135 homicides committed in our territory.  Almost all were due to gunshots, and more than half of the victims were under 35 years of age.  Think of the number of lives and future generations lost who could have contributed to the betterment of the Virgin Islands.  The good news is that since January of this year, the residents of the territory, via Crime Stoppers, have provided law enforcement with tips that helped solve 48% of these homicides, with many additional investigations nearing completion.  Thank you for doing the right thing.  Now let’s solve the remaining 52% of the homicides.  Please continue to be part of the solution.  Help bring closure to these cases for the families and friends of the deceased and for all of us who want to see our loved ones live in a safe, secure, and productive community. On Saturday September 26, 2009, St. Thomas will host activities for National Night Out Against Crime.  Similar events will follow in St. Croix and St. John in October.  Let’s use these events to send a clear message to the killers [...]]]></description>
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