http://mymelee.com Another Free VI Community Website Provided by MyMelee.com Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:43:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sen. Barshinger proposes legislation to bring a modern address system to the VI (As in, yes, I live at 123 Main St. - Instead of the current, make a left at the tambran'  tree).  My only question is, what took so long?  http://stcroixsource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/02/24/modern-address-system-works-territory http://mymelee.com/blog/2010/02/25/its-about-time/ Has anyone traveled lately and been hammered with last minute fees, at the airport? Don't despair!  Well, actually, do.  This won't help you pay less, but at least you will have an idea what to expect for each infraction (missed flight, checked bag, etc.). A complete guide to airline travel fees - a great ... http://mymelee.com/blog/2010/02/04/liat-leave-island-any-time-the-mymeleecom-travel-blog-6/ When Is Conservation of Park Lands Prudent, and When is the Spending Wasteful?  Here is an excerpt of a recent conversation about the proposed National Park at Castle Nugent, St. Croix: Republicans on the House Natural Resources parks subcommittee issued a statement Tuesday criticizing their Democratic House colleagues for supporting a proposal ... http://mymelee.com/blog/2010/02/02/ouch-whatever-happened-to-conservation/ Dear Friends and Fellow Virgin Islanders, In response to the devastating earthquake and urgent humanitarian need in Haiti, the deJongh Administration has established a charitable fund and web site to facilitate the many requests from Virgin Islanders to donate to the Haiti relief efforts. “Many Virgin Islanders have loved ones in Haiti, ... http://mymelee.com/blog/2010/01/28/message-from-the-government-of-the-usvi/ We asked a couple more people: How would you jumpstart St. Croix Tourism? jumpstart3.mp3 http://mymelee.com/blog/2010/01/07/how-would-you-jumpstart-the-st-croix-economy-part-2/ It’s “Lights, Camera, Action!” on November 14th  when top artists in reggae, dancehall, soca and salsa music perform at TEMPO Turns 4 on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. TEMPO Founder, Chairman, & CEO Frederick A. Morton, Jr. this week announced the list of talent to an enthusiastic crowd at the Randall ... http://mymelee.com/blog/2009/12/26/tempo-network-announces-star-studded-artist-lineup-for-tempo-turns-4/ Do you guys remember this video?  It was shot in St. Croix!  Take a look...  Maybe it's the camera angle, but the Fat Boys don't look so fat anymore.  Is it the HD? http://mymelee.com/blog/2009/12/10/classic-hip-hop-fat-boys-can-you-feel-it/ Fortune Brands Inc. reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Virgin Islands to continue making rum on St. Croix in exchange for marketing and other incentives whose value is projected to exceed $1 billion over 30 years. The deal, spearheaded by Virgin Islands Gov. John P. deJongh Jr., includes a pledge ... http://mymelee.com/blog/2009/12/09/cruzan-rum-strikes-deal-with-the-vi/ We found this video pretty funny.  Hope you do too.  http://mymelee.com/blog/2009/09/09/blame-it-jamie-foxx-barack-obama-spoof/ Local actress Carina Christmas, 27, was recently cast on a TV show called Hellbent for Hollywood! It's a television AND internet based reality show for actors to showcase their talent. Please visit this link to vote for Carina! http://mymelee.com/blog/2009/08/30/crucian-actress-cast-on-reality-show-hellbent-for-hollywood/