Category: Op-ed
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Source Manager's Journal: A Plan For the Virgin Islands
Vice President Joe Biden will lead a new initiative to reverse the downward spiral that three Central American countries have fallen into.…
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Virtue of the Week: Idealism
When you have ideals, you really care about what is right and meaningful in life. You follow your beliefs. You don’t just…
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Freedom Homeschool Families Enjoy Is in Danger by VIBOE
Scott A. Woodruff Esq. and Andrea B. King believe that the changes being contemplated by the Board of Education are a great…
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The Homeless Are Counted. Now What?
Michael Akin gives an overview of the homeless problem in the Virgin Islands and offers solutions to the shame that many have…
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Virtue of the Week: Justice
Practicing justice is being fair. It is solving problems so everyone wins. You don’t prejudge. You see people as individuals. You don’t…
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Source Manager's Journal: Climate Change and the Future
Will the Congress, now under reactionary control, fund something to address a problem that some key members say does not exist?
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Virtue of the Week: Purposefulness
Being purposeful is having a clear focus. Begin with a vision for what you want to accomplish and concentrate on your goal.…
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Attorney Douglas Sprotte Responds
Senior prosecutor Douglas Sprotte responds to rumors relative to his resignation.
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Virtue of the Week: Diligence
Diligence is working hard and doing your absolute best. You take special care by doing things step by step. Diligence helps you…
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Source Manager’s Journal: The Robotic Future and the Virgin Islands
The territory could be well-placed to take advantage of its economic advantage in a predicted robotic future, but a long string of…
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New Year for the Cruise Ship Industry
The New Year is off to a great start for cruise tourism. We are just midway through January and the U.S. Virgin…
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Virtue of the Week: Determination
You focus your energy and efforts on a task and stick with it until it is finished. Determination is using your willpower…
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Source Manager’s Journal: For Mapp, Now Comes the Hard Part
Gov. Kenneth Mapp’s excellent inaugural address brought to mind the most famous quote of former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, who died…
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This is Against at Least Two Laws, Not Including God’s
WARNING: If you open this article you will be exposed to a graphic and disturbing photo of a dead dog that was…
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Virtue of the Week: Perseverance
Perseverance is being steadfast and persistent. You commit to your goals and overcome obstacles, no matter how long it takes.
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New Year Statement and Thanks from Gov. deJongh
As we approach the end of the year, Gov. John deJongh Jr. thanks the people of the Virgin Islands for the great…
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Source Manager’s Journal: News From the Mainland
Virgin Islanders focused on Christmas shopping, the changeover in government, algae on the beach and the potential Hovensa sale may have missed…
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Virtue of the Week: Patience
Patience is quiet hope and trust that things will turn out right. You wait without complaining. You are tolerant and accepting of…
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Virtue of the Week: Tolerance
Being tolerant is accepting differences. You don’t expect others to think, look, speak or act just like you. You are free of…
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Virtue of the Week: Understanding
An understanding mind gives you insights and wonderful ideas. An understanding heart gives you empathy and compassion for others. Understanding is the…
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Virtue of the Week: Respect
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to you in Virtue of the Week.
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Virtue of the Week: Thankfulness
Thankfulness is being grateful for what we have. It is an attitude of gratitude for learning, loving and being. Appreciate the little…
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Virtue of the Week: Cooperation
Cooperation is working together and sharing the load. When we cooperate, we join with others to do things that cannot be done…
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Source Manager’s Journal: Building a Better Future
In the view of this outsider, there are two problem areas in which a focused, long-term effort can make a big –…
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Virtue of the Week: Excellence
Excellence is doing your best, giving careful attention to every task and every relationship. Excellence is a desire for perfection. Excellence is…
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Ports Must Continuously Reinvest
Having just returned from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association conference in St. Maarten, WICO’s president reports on the growth of the West Indian…
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Virtue of the Week: Self-discipline
Self-discipline means self-control. It is doing what you really want to do, rather than being tossed around by your feelings like a…
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Source Manager’s Journal: Governor DeJongh
In less than four weeks, John DeJongh Jr. will officially be a “lame duck” governor, and most of his two terms has…
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What Can I Do to Help Save JFL?
Zanna Walsh, a former nurse at the Juan F. Luis Medical Center, defends Dr. Griffith’s integrity and his excellence as a doctor.…
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Nurse Tells of JFL Mess
A registered nurse with 17 years experience calls the Juan F. Luis Hospital ‘the worst I’ve seen,’ gives reasons why and suggests…