Category: Op-ed
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Bulldozers vs. Great St. James: Put Your Money on the Island
A man who spent 30 years developing and caring for Great St. James Island has submitted the following comments to the Coastal…
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Seaborne Airlines Has Long-Standing Agreement with VIPA
Seaborne Airlines has presented the following information to the V.I. Legislature in support of its agreement with the V.I. Port Authority.
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Is the Territory Suffering an Academic Crisis?
In this guest editorial, Sen. Hill shares his thoughts on the current state of V.I. education and what needs to be done.
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Despite Progress, More Needs to Be Done to Help Crime Victims
Alrick Brooks notes events for National Crime Victims' Rights Week and calls for more progress in the effort to compensate victims.
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The Territory Must Make Victims' Rights Paramount
Robert Kunkel calls for making the needs of crime victims a cornerstore of the territory's constitution.
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Crime-Fighting Bill Is a Must For the Territory
Omer ErSelcuk and David Nissman write on behalf of the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce to voice their support for a bill…
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Small Business Week 2007: Entrepreneurship in America
Steven Preston, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, praises small-business owners and touts the SBA's services to them.
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ENERGY STAR Helps VI Residents Save Money and Protect the Environment
The V.I. Water and Power Authority touts the benefits of using energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs.
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Maria Henle Remembered
It was a subdued and joyous gathering at the St. George Village Botanical Gardens on St. Croix last weekend to celebrate the…
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Plight of Returning Soldiers Underscored by Brain Injury Awareness Month
Amelia Headley LaMont, the executive director of the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands, says the number of soldiers returning from…
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Resigning WAPA Executive Director Says Thanks
In the following letter, WAPA Executive Director Alberto Bruno-Vega tenders his resignation, effective June 1, 2007, and thanks the employees of WAPA…
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WAPA Addresses Recommendations in 2006 DOI Insular Areas Energy Assessment
In August 2006, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) released its 2006 Insular Areas Energy Assessment, a long-awaited analysis of seven…
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'College Hill 4' Isn't the Whole Story of Life at UVI
UVI President LaVerne Ragster says the school's importance in fostering achievement and personal growth will last much longer than the titillating episodes…
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The Governor's Hands Are Tied
Emmett Hansen points out that people have demanded something of Gov. De Jongh that he cannot do legally.
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The Governor's Hands Are Tied
Emmett Hansen II points out that people have demanded something of Gov. De Jongh that he cannot do legally.
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The Time for Action Is Now
The V.I. Energy Office's Don Buchanan writes to urge residents to take that first step in battling global warming.
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Letters to Santa 2006
Whitman T. Browne has 20 letters for Santa this year, asking for gifts for well-known Virgin Island personalities.
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Senators Doing Better Than Everyone Else in Current GERS
St. Thomas attorney Mark Hodge writes to clear up the misperception that senators are being treated unfairly in the GERS system. According…
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Government Retirement Bill a Step Backward
Mary Davis, chairperson of Advocates for the Preservation of the Government Employees Retirement System (APRS), has both praise and criticism for bills…
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Do We Need Lawyers?
Lynn Rosenthal wants to know why the administration and Board of Trustees at UVI are ignoring the votes of the faculty and…
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Do We Need Lawyers?
Lynn Rosenthal wants to know why the administration and Board of Trustees at UVI are ignoring the votes of the faculty and…
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National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Michael Akin, executive director of Catholic Charities for the Virgin Islands, writes to dispel some myths about the homeless and to urge…
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The Avis Sinks to a New Low with deJongh Story
Former V.I. legislator Emmett Hansen II says an attempt by The Avis to link John and Cecile deJongh to allegations in Florida…
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Former Labor Commissioner Calls for Commerce and Technology Department
Carmelo Rivera, former president of the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce president and former labor commissioner, calls for the next administration to…
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Suggestions for a Better St John
Commissioner of Licensing and Consumer Affairs and St. John resident Andrew Rutnik offers several detailed suggestions for a better St. John.
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WAPA Also Benefits from Net Metering
Over the past week, there have been a number of meetings and articles on who benefits if the Public Services Commission requires…
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Virgin Islanders Can Solve Energy Problems
Bevan R. Smith, director of the V.I. Energy Office, reminds V.I. residents that October is Energy Awareness Month. He also urges residents…
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Virgin Islanders Can Solve Energy Problems
Bevan R. Smith, director of the V.I. Energy Office, reminds V.I. residents that October is Energy Awareness Month. He also urges residents…
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FY 2007 Budget Lacks Fiscal Responsibility
Erva A. Denham, who is the president of the League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands, writes about the danger of…
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Special and Hazardous Waste Management
May Adams Cornwall, executive director of the V.I. Waste Management Authority, offers readers her 'Steps in the Implementation of the Integrated Solid…