Extractions: Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... National Parks More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military former: Danish West Indies Dependency status: organized, unincorporated territory of the US with policy relations between the Virgin Islands and the US under the jurisdiction of the Office of Insular Affairs, US Department of the Interior Government type: NA Capital: Charlotte Amalie Administrative divisions: none (territory of the US); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are three islands at the second order; Saint Croix, Saint John, Saint Thomas
U. S. Virgin Islands Research Resources Local government Resources. Westlaw under State legal material, virgin islands section has Lexis under States Legalus, virgin islands library has files http://www.ll.georgetown.edu/states/virginislands.cfm
Extractions: Official Web Site Organic Act Statutory Code State Bar Association We also have Topical Guides to get you started on subject research. Statutes Cases Regulations Local ... Journals This Guide lists the major sources of law for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Remember that the reference librarians are happy to assist you over the phone (202)662-9140 or by e-mail Legislation Statutes Courts The Virgin Islands Territorial Court does not have a website.
ForeignGovernments/Central/South America/Caribbean of English or Spanish; Under development as of September 30, 1997. us Law on United States virgin islands (United States Territory) government http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/forcsa.html
British Virgin Islands Travel | Lonely Planet World Guide of the United Kingdom Head of State Governor Tom Macan Head of government Chief Minister Orlando Major Trading Partners us virgin islands, Puerto Rico, usA. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/caribbean/british_virgin_islands/
Extractions: British Virgin Islands There are parts of the British Virgin Islands so beautiful, you'd happily marry the closest iguana just so you could stay there forever. Think green hills, blue skies, tripped-out sunsets and beaches where the loudest noise is the donk of a coconut dropping on sand soft as a baby's bottom. Once the hideaway of buccaneers and brigands, the islands now attract a more salubrious yachting crew drawn by steady trade winds, well-protected anchorages and a year-round balmy climate. Tourist development has been limited by enlightened environmental policy. The islands have a thoroughly different character from their raucous neighbors. While the US Virgin Islands have pursued the tourist dollar, the British Virgin Islands have been keen to stay limey and out of the limelight. Area: 59 sq km Population: Capital City: Roadtown People: African descent (90%), North American, Asian Language: English Religion: Methodist (45%), Anglican (21%), Catholic (6%) Government: dependent territory of the United Kingdom Head of State: Governor Tom Macan Head of Government: Chief Minister Orlando Smith GDP: US$183 million GDP per capita: US$10,000
Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination US Virgin Islands views, and did what any of us would do and donated the remaining 5000 acres (2000ha) to the government. St John is preserved by the virgin islands National Park http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/caribbean/us_virgin_islands/printable.h
Extractions: Jump to: Introduction Facts for the Traveler When to Go Events ... Maps If people are going to persist with an American dream, they may as well wake up to some of this. The three islands and 60-odd cays that comprise the US Virgin Islands include some of the most magnificent coast on earth and provides a taste of paradise and a bit of light relief to millions each year. Swanky resorts, an armada of cruise ships and a massive yacht charter industry hardly sound like the turf of the indie traveler. However, it is possible to travel the Virgin Islands - especially low-key St John - without joining Bud and Barbara on the poop deck with a pi±a colada in hand. Area: 135 sq km Population: Capital City: Charlotte Amalie People: African descent (75%), US mainland expats (13%), Puerto Rican (5%), Danish, French Language: English, Spanish; Castilian, French Religion: Baptist (42%), Catholic (34%), Episcopalian (17%) Government: unincorporated territory of the US Head of State: Governor Charles Turnbull
Ocean Conservancy : Issues : Ocean Places : U.S. Virgin Islands Special Report Update on us virgin islands National Monuments Status. As part of the United States Coral Reef Task Force, the virgin islands government is in http://www.oceanconservancy.org/dynamic/learn/places/virgin/virgin.htm
Extractions: Learn Ocean Places : U.S. Virgin Islands Our Programs Ocean Issues Fish and Wildlife Ocean Places ... Publications The most musical animal under the sea is the male humpback whale, whose unique songs evolve over time. The waters surrounding the U.S. Virgin Islands are home to some of our nation's richest and most beautiful coral reefs. The Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John, along with smaller marine protected areas, help protect these underwater gardens of coral, sponges and sea fans. But fishing, coastal development and other threats remain, and greater protection is needed. U.S. Virgin Islands The U.S. Virgin Islands sparkle with natural beauty, and are truly among the living jewels of the Caribbean. But their significance goes far beyond beauty. The beaches and reefs, along with stands of mangroves and seagrass beds, form an intricate, thriving, web of marine life. Virgin Islands National Park, new and expanded national monuments declared by former President Clinton, and other marine protected areas provide some protection to these valuable and spectacular places. But fishing, coastal development, and other human activities are nonetheless damaging coral reefs and associated ecosystems. Key Habitats Mangrove forests grow in shallow water along the shores. Their branches provide nesting space for birds, while their prop roots shelter young fish, invertebrates and a host of other species. Many reef fish species produce larvae that settle in the mangrove habitats, where they find plenty of microscopic food to eat and protection from predators. As they grow, the young fish migrate out to populate the reefs.
Virgin Islands Government relations between the virgin islands and the us under the jurisdiction of the Office of Insular Affairs, us Department of the Interior. government type NA. http://www.abacci.com/atlas/politics.asp?countryID=359
Virgin Islands Port Authority - Cruise Industry It is owned by the virgin islands government Public Finance Authority and managed by of the following cruise lines frequent the ports of the us virgin islands http://www.viport.com/marine-cruiseindustry.html
Extractions: in the U. S. Virgin Islands The West Indian Company Dock, located in Havensight, is the main cruise ship port in St. Thomas. It is owned by the Virgin Islands Government Public Finance Authority and managed by the West Indian Company Limited (WICO). The length of the dock is 2,740 feet with depths ranging from 30 to 34 feet. It can berth up to four ships simultaneously. Vessels of the following cruise lines frequent the ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands: Carnival Cruise Line, Ltd. Disney Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Premiere Cruises Sun Cruises Holland America Line Princess Cruises Seabourn Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises, Inc. Topaz International Shipping The West Indian Company Dock
Your Community In Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands - HUD Local government web sites Puerto Rico. Local government web sites - us virgin islands. Introducción a los Productos de Datos del Censo 2000 Puerto Rico. http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=pr-vi&topic=community
Consumer Information In Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands - HUD Additional state and local government web sites us virgin islands. Puerto Rico Department of State - regulatory agency for appraisers. http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=pr-vi&topic=consumer
Extractions: a Brief history Climate and Terrain Elevation extremes Natural hazards Population HIV Prevalance Ethnic Groups Spoken Languages Literacy National Holiday Legal System Economy Poverty level Currency Telelphone System Radio Stations Internet service providers Military Transnational Issues For more information on US Virgin Islands and its cities, check out our US Virgin Islands Tourism Guide , found in the Destination Guides section of MyTravelGuide. If you have a question about US Virgin Islands, you can ask it in the " Ask a Question " section of MyTravelGuide. We also have a US Virgin Islands Tourism Guide Country List World Factbook Home The World Factbook Virgin Islands Introduction Virgin Islands Background: During the 17th century, the archipelago was divided into two territorial units, one English and the other Danish. Sugarcane, produced by slave labor, drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1917, the US purchased the Danish portion, which had been in economic decline since the abolition of slavery in 1848.
FirstGov – State And Territorial Governments Northern Mariana islands. Guam, Puerto Rico. Marshall islands (no official government website), us virgin islands (site under construction). http://www.firstgov.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtml
Extractions: in Federal Only All States One State Advanced Home About Us Site Map ... Agencies State and Territorial Governments State and Territorial Governments State Government Home Pages Alabama Illinois Montana Rhode Island ... Pennsylvania U.S. Territories and Outlying Areas American Samoa Midway Islands Federated States of Micronesia Northern Mariana Islands ... Puerto Rico Marshall Islands (no official government website) U.S. Virgin Islands (site under construction) State and Local Resources For information about elected officials who represent you in Washington, DC, you can look up your U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative . They represent your state and local area as part of the Federal Legislative branch
Extractions: April 2004 Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia ... US Virgin Islands The majority of the listings here are for the state employment services and local newspapers. We also have listings for Job Search / Networking Support Groups in this region. Jefferson County Personnel Board (Birmingham) Applications for county government jobs are accepted on official forms only, but they can be requested by email. Select a job title to view the details. Everything Alabama Everything Alabama is a comprehensive electronic source for news, business information, and classified ads and is developed in cooperation with three Alabama newspapers The Birmingham News, The Mobile Register and The Huntsville Times. You can review job leads here, register to post your resume or receive job listings via E-mail, and review career tips.
U.S. Virgin Islands : Geography, People, Policy, Government, Economy... us virgin islands Detailed information Geography, People, Policy, government, Economy, Communication, Transportation, Military us virgin islands. http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/infopays/wfb.php3?CODEPAYS=VIR&PAYS=U.S. Virg
EDUCATION PLANET - 758 Web Sites For U.S. Virgin Islands Cache. 10. ABC Country Book of us virgin islands government - virgin islands Interactive Factbook government. Includes information http://www.educationplanet.com/search/Geography/U.S._States/U.S._Virgin_Islands
Extractions: All Grades Pre-K K-2 Higher Ed Search 100,000+ top educational sites, lessons and more! Home Geography U.S._States U.S._Virgin_Islands Found U.S. Virgin Islands ' Web Sites. Also for ' U.S. Virgin Islands 319 Lesson Plans 5 Books 1 Software Title 108 Maps ... 6 Other Products Web Sites (1 - 10 of 758): Caribbean-On-Line: The British Virgin Islands - The British Virgin Islands whose main islands are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke - are known as "Nature's Little Secrets". With little desire for mass tourism, The BVI has remained an escape from the bustling souvenir shops Grades: Cache University Of the Virgin Islands - Information about the University of the Virgin Islands. The University of the Virgin Islands is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-
VIRGIN ISLANDS investment treaty through a us virgin islands exempt company to obtain the benefits of the treaty. Its all perfectly legal, and the us government is backing http://www.offshore-manual.com/taxhavens/USVirginIslands.html
Extractions: U.S. Virgin Islands You dont hear much about the U.S. Virgin Islands as a tax haven anymore because most writers today cover the better-known tax havens like the Channel Islands, the Bahamas, Bermuda or Cayman. But, the U.S.V.I. is a lot better tax haven than most people realize, offering tax incentives for U.S. companies and foreign investors alike. Foreign investors who do not seek residence or citizenship in the U.S. Virgin Islands or the United States can establish a tax-free U.S. Virgin Islands exempt company for their worldwide investments (other than investments in the United States or the U.S. Virgin Islands). Not surprisingly, the U.S. Virgin Islands have seen a rapid increase in the establishment of exempt companies. A foreign investor can use a U.S. Virgin Islands exempt company to hold his or her worldwide assets because such entity pays no taxes in the U.S. Virgin Islands, except for an annual US$1,000 franchise tax on its non-U.S., non-Virgin Islands income. The irony in all this is that the U.S. government offers tax haven status to non-U.S. citizens while denying the same tax breaks to its own citizenry. This is political hypocrisy at its worst! Why should a foreigner be offered freedom from current and future taxes, while citizens of the U.S. living on the mainland are excluded from the same policy? U.S. Virgin Islands Voting Trust
Virgin Islands Travel Directory government Although us virgin islands residents are us citizens, they cannot vote in presidential elections; one elected delegate represents the islands in http://www.tuttinsieme.it/tutti/tut/caribbean/virginislands/virdir.htm
Extractions: Virgin Islands (United States) Surface : 352 Kmq. Population : 110.000 inhabitants Islands: The three principal islands are St Thomas; St John, with world-famous Cinnamon Bay National Park and Trunk Bay underwater snorkel trail; and St Croix, the largest, where Columbus anchored his ships and went ashore in 1493.... St Thomas is long and thin, rising abruptly to a ridge with an excellent deep-water harbour. St John is covered partly in bay forests. St Croix consists of 215 sq km (83 sq miles) of rolling ex-plantation land.. Climate: subtropical, tempered by easterly trade winds, relatively low humidity, little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season May to November Visas: US citizens do not of course require passports for visits to the US Virgin Islands but they do need proof of citizenship to return to the USA. Visitors of other nationalities will need passports, visas (or waiver for participating countries) and return/onward tickets. Electricity: 110/220 volts - standard U.S.