Yesterday, the Peace walk against violence, guns, and crime was underway. More than 30 men and women joined hands together to express their outrage toward the community’s drastic uprising of gun crime. Most participants dressed in white, and marched in silent protest. As they proceeded down the street, many people showed interest in their efforts. Organizers hope that this will bring the community healing and demonstrate that other people in the community are concerned about violence.

There was  a recognition ceremony at Kingshill School, St Croix to commemorate the 20^th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities act. The landmark legislation seeks to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities by establishing a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination. On the occasion of the 20^th anniversary celebration, Governor deJongh issued a proclamation in observance of the commitment of the Virgin Islands’ government to expanding opportunities for disabled individuals by reducing barriers, changing perceptions; erasing stigma; and increasing full participation for those with special needs to community life. The Governor also commended the ADA summer programs curriculum focusing on computer based modules and new technologies.

There is  federal legislation to restore unemployment pay for those who have exhausted standard benefits provided by the federal government. The legislation had languished in the two houses of congress since May amidst a fierce political battle between democrats and republicans and over those six week,  benefits had ran out for an estimated two million Americans without jobs. The Governor said that he is pleased to see that congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle came together and resolved their differences over whether the cost of this bill should be offset with spending cuts or tax increases to avoid enlarging the federal deficit”

Time for school registration - today at the Curriculum Center in Tutu. 8:15 to Noon today for last names starting with the letter – D

 The retired fire fighters association and Jr. Firefighters have a meeting to discuss preparations for their 30th year anniversary July 30th in the Borne Field fire station at 6:00 PM.

The Virgin Islands National Alliance on Mental Illness has a meeting Wednesday August 4 at 6:00 PM in the Schneider Regional Hospital.

The “Remain Close to Jehovah district convention ”is starting August 6-8 at the Marriot Frenchman’s reef ballroom.  Admission is free. For more information call 775-1095.

Senator Berry’s funeral services will be held on July 31rst in the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral at 10:00 AM following a musical prelude from 9:00 AM.

The Veteran Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System has a veterans service organizations meeting today 11:00 AM in the Legislature Building.

The republican party of St. Thomas/ St. John will conduct a business meeting tomorrow at 5:30 PM in George Blackhall’s office. Bring your election forms for signature. For more information call 776-1448. Extension 7.

Calvary Baptist Church is hosting a Daily Vacation Bible School starting August 2^nd- 6^th from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Ages 3- Adulthood. Transportation and lunches are for free. For more information call 775-4118

There will be a social security representative on Wednesday August 4 at the Cruz Bay Department of human Services office from 9:00 AM to 12:45pm to handle social security matters. For more information call 714-0136

The UVICELL Center will be hosting a one-day workshop to aid individuals in effective business planning.  The How to Write a Business Plan workshop will be held 9 am to 4 pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2010.  On St. Thomas, the workshop will be held at the UVICELL Center and at the Joseph A. Simpson Building, #23A Hospital Street in Frederiksted, St. Croix.