Category: Op-ed
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V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council Outraged
The V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council calls on all government leaders to come forward with real action that addresses violence…
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Passover: We're Still Not Free
Rabbi Arthur F. Starr writes that the symbols of the holiday are old but the message is modern as Jews prepare to…
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VIPD's Rank and File Needs More Resources, Support
Gonzalo Rivera, a community activist and youth counselor at the Youth Rehabilitation Center on St. Croix, writes to say that the "time…
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Residents Have the Power To Cut WAPA Bills
In recent weeks there have been news articles decrying the Water and Power Authority's and the Pubic Services Commission's inability to lower…
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Residents Have the Power To Cut WAPA Bills
In recent weeks there have been news articles decrying the Water and Power Authority's and the Pubic Services Commission's inability to lower…
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Residents Have the Power To Cut WAPA Bills
In recent weeks there have been news articles decrying the Water and Power Authority's and the Pubic Services Commission's inability to lower…
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Remembering Coretta Scott King
Winston Nugent pays tribute to Coretta Scott King in verse.
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GERS is Facing Insolvency Unless Legislators Act
Eric Dawson warns that the GERS is facing insolvency and that it will take political courage for legislators to do what is…
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Dockside St. John Thought You'd Want to Know…
Dockside St. John developers Paul Hoffman and Albert Paiewonsky would like to set the record straight on the parking issues at their…
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School Violence May Have its Roots in Social Injustice
College sophomore Whitney A. McFarlane says often the only way young people are heard is when they resort to violence.
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What Does It Take Improve the Quality of Government Services
Former Sen. Stephanie Scott-Williams asks, "Are you willing to improve the quality, productivity and delivery of government service?"
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Take Credit Where Credit is Due, Not Where it Isn't
John P.deJongh says public officials do the community a disservice when they take credit for accomplishments that weren't theirs.
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Getting More U.S. Health Dollars into the Virgin Islands Economy
There is a hidden potential source of tens of millions of dollars a year waiting to stimulate the Virgin Islands economy. That…
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Getting More U.S. Health Dollars into the Virgin Islands Economy
There is a hidden potential source of tens of millions of dollars a year waiting to stimulate the Virgin Islands economy. That…
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Analysis: V.I. Shortchanged by Federal Medical Funds Formulae
How many federal health dollars come to the Virgin Islands? And how does this flow compare to the distribution of comparable moneys…
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Analysis: V.I. Shortchanged by Federal Medical Funds Formulae
How many federal health dollars come to the Virgin Islands? And how does this flow compare to the distribution of comparable moneys…
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WAPA Could Save $66 million a Year by Using Coal
HOVENSA Vice President Alex Moorhead says if the V.I. Water and Power Authority was using coal to generate power, the company would…
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Elton Lewis Says Disruptions Didn't Solve Problems
Police Commissioner Elton Lewis says recent events on the island of St. John have led to strife and turmoil among members of…
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Elton Lewis Says Disruptions Didn't Solve Problems
Police Commissioner Elton Lewis says recent events on the island of St. John have led to strife and turmoil among members of…
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Elton Lewis Says Disruptions Didn't Solve Problems
Police Commissioner Elton Lewis says recent events on the island of St. John have led to strife and turmoil among members of…
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Peace, Development and Equality are Intertwined
After attending the Contract Day activities on St. John, anthropologist Angela Gilliam reflects on the larger picture.
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John deJongh Says 'Together We Can!' – Solve the Gas Crisis
John deJongh says we have too many bright people living here not to be able to find ways to relieve our people…
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John deJongh Says 'Together We Can!' – Solve the Gas Crisis
John deJongh says we have too many bright people living here not to be able to find ways to relieve our people…
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Sickle Cell Disease Close to Home
Christine deJongh Lewis, director of Patient Relations for the Roy L. Schneider Hospital, speaks here wearing the hat of a mother of…
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Sickle Cell Disease Close to Home
Christine deJongh Lewis, director of Patient Relations for the Roy L. Schneider Hospital, speaks here wearing the hat of a mother of…
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Sickle Cell Disease Close to Home
Christine deJongh Lewis, director of Patient Relations for the Roy L. Schneider Hospital, speaks here wearing the hat of a mother of…
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Racism Seems to Be Alive in Parts of the Community
Author and educator Whitman Browne cautions all members of the Virgin Islands community to be aware of the growth of racism in…
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Sale for Non-payment of Real Estate Taxes Reflects Badly on V.I. Government
The announcement of the sale of 37 properties by the Department of Finance, now appearing in the local government section of the…
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A Bit of Perspective
St. John resident and businessman Winston Bennett calls upon his fellow island residents to re-examine received assumptions about who ultimately benefits most…
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A Closer Look at Proposed Affordable Housing in Calabash Boom
Concerned St. Johnians Don Near and Bob McNabb write that many more questions need to be answered before the project at Calabash…