Category: Op-ed
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International Literacy Day is September 8th
Carol Lotz enumerates the good news about literacy in the Virgin Islands, but she also reminds us of all the work that…
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Lewis Wants Union to Help, Not Hurt the Department
The police commissioner believes that the police officers' union is working against the best interests of the department by pitting management against…
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Energy Office Says DOI Report Should be Considered a Tool
The Energy Assessment of U.S. Territories released by the Department of Interior last week was over 400 pages long. The V.I. Source…
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Move the School Campaign Writes an Open Letter
Steve Black speaks for an organization that wants to build a new school on St. John to replace Sprauve Elementary and has…
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Schneider CEO Responds to V.I. Daily News Editorial
Schneider Regional Medical Center CEO Rodney Miller Sr. responds to a V.I. Daily News Editorial, which asked, "Just what is it that…
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GERS Reform Act Suffers from Lack of Action by Elected Officials
AARP President Hugo Dennis Jr. says members are outraged by the lack of action on the part of our elected officials, particularly…
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Pray for Peace in the Middle East
On Friday evening, the following message from Rabbi Starr, who is off-island on vacation, was shared with the congregation. He asked that…
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Pray for Peace in the Middle East
On Friday evening, the following message from Rabbi Starr, who is off-island on vacation, was shared with the congregation. He asked that…
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Senators Need Critical Paths to Serve Effectively
See what Emmett Hansen II means by: "As far as the perceptions of the Senate refer to reality, they are not certain;…
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Senators Need Critical Paths to Serve Effectively
See what Emmett Hansen II means by: "As far as the perceptions of the Senate refer to reality, they are not certain;…
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No More Fresh Milk?
The 200 years of fresh milk production on St. Croix will come to a close by the end of August 2006, as…
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Compare The Virgin Islands to New York City?
St. John resident Paul Devine compares government spending in the territory to New York City and other U.S. cities and states. Devine…
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Development Plans for Estate Liverpool Must Be Formulated With Care
St. Thomas resident Anna Clarke writes to encourage the West Indian Co. Ltd. to be "circumspect" when considering development plans for Liverpool…
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Remembering Greg Bennerson
Emmett Hansen recalls Greg Bennerson's unwavering committment to the people of the territory, his zeal for life and the pleasure of Bennerson's…
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We Need Community Approach to Juvenile Crime
Police Commissioner Elton Lewis writes that juvenile delinquency is a community issue and that no single agency should be expected to bear…
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We Need Community Approach to Juvenile Crime
Police Commissioner Elton Lewis writes that juvenile delinquency is a community issue and that no single agency should be expected to bear…
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We Can End Gun Violence
Rev. Toi Barbel is very encouraged by the involvement of the community, community businesses and organizations that are helping put an end…
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We Can End Gun Violence
Rev. Toi Barbel is very encouraged by the involvement of the community, community businesses and organizations that are helping put an end…
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Bomb Threats Victimize Entire Territory
Police Commissioner Elton Lewis says criminal acts of recent bomb threats will not be tolerated and must stop immediately.
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College Daze: Developing Good Habits
It is never too early to begin developing "good" skills in college that will make the transition from college life to the…
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Cipher for Yourself
Emmett Hansen II asks Generation Now and other groups trying to influence elections to follow the advice of island elders: "Cipher for…
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Please Pass Smart Job Creating Legislation
Carmelo Rivera asks legislators to focus on ways to attract and entice businesses to grow and expand here in the territory.
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Visiting U.S. Service Ships Bypassing Territory is Missed Opportunity for GOP
Lawrence Boschulte finds that the U.S. service ships touring the Caribbean were a missed opportunity for local GOP leaders, asking why wasn’t…
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College Daze: Dress to Impress
Christine M. Boschulte reflects on a hair and dress code policy introduced by Hampton University in Virginia and the need for college…
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St. John Deserves Better
Iris Kern, director of The Safety Zone, points out that the present justice system places many burdens on those who can least…
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College Daze: Dress to Impress
Christine M. Boschulte reflects on a hair and dress code policy introduced by Hampton University in Virginia and the need for college…
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Poor V.I. Cell Phone Service Caused by Host of Issues
Jason Ackley, chief technology officer at Ackley Communications, tries to shed some light on the various technical issues faced by V.I. cell…
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The League of Women Voters Comments on Openness in Government
In a place where a sneeze in Fortuna is heard in Red Hook, it seems like openness in government would be a…
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‘Thin Line between Clever and Stupid’
Emmett Hansen II compares the Brady confirmation hearing held by the Senate Rules Committee to a rock and roll parody.
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College Daze: Use Free Time to Gain Experience
Christine M. Boschulte reflects on her undergraduate years and recommends current college students make the best use of their flexible class schedules…