Category: Op-ed
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Hodge: Daily News Editorial False and Misleading
In the public interest, the Source is publishing a copy of a letter sent Friday to the "V.I. Daily News" by Maria…
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The Community Needs to Be Consulted in Problem Solving
John deJongh says the same people sitting on the same boards, and in the same jobs year after year can't solve the…
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Emancipation Day Thoughts from Executive Director of Per Ankh Inc.
A statement that shares the concerns of their organization has been prepared on behalf of Per Ankh Inc. regarding Emancipation Day 2005.…
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Emancipation Day Thoughts from Executive Director of Per Ankh Inc.
A statement that shares the concerns of their organization has been prepared on behalf of Per Ankh Inc. regarding Emancipation Day 2005.…
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Emancipation Day Thoughts from Executive Director of Per Ankh Inc.
A statement that shares the concerns of their organization has been prepared on behalf of Per Ankh Inc. regarding Emancipation Day 2005.…
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Senate Hearings, Observations
Jorge Estemac observed the hearings at the Senate recently and gives us his views on the people there and what was said.…
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Teen Summit Deals with Alcohol and Drug Problems
Melody Rames says that the 5th annual Teen Summit will focus on underage drinking and ways to help young people to live…
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Conversations That Matter: Management
Dr. Cora Christian discusses ways that we can address the financial management problems of our government and reach the goals of continued…
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Conversations That Matter: Management
Dr. Cora Christian discusses ways that we can address the financial management problems of our government and reach the goals of continued…
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Political Freedom Must be Matched with Economic Freedom
John deJongh says what good is political freedom without financial security.
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Officials Need to Pledge to Fund GERS Shortfall
Eric E. Dawson says its time for law makers to understand what an "unfunded liability" is and do something about it.
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What Congress Gave, It Could Also Take Away
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, the University of the Virgin Islands is offering a series…
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St. Croix Hotel Industry Shocked at Bankruptcy of Dansk Vestindien
The St. Croix Hotel Industry is shocked at the recent bankruptcy of Dansk Vestindien, the Danish Travel Agency that has provided charter…
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St. Croix Hotel Industry Shocked at Bankruptcy of Dansk Vestindien
The St. Croix Hotel Industry is shocked at the recent bankruptcy of Dansk Vestindien, the Danish Travel Agency that has provided charter…
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Economic Revitalization Legislation
It is clear to me that certain economic revitalization legislative measures need to be taken to assist everyone in the territory who…
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Group Favors Municipal Government
Virgin Islanders for A Better Community Corporation (VI-ABC) is proposing a bill to establish municipal government in the Virgin Islands. Here's their…
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Reflections on Organic Act Day
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, the University of the Virgin Islands is offering a series…
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John deJongh Says 'Together We Can'
John deJongh, businessman and primary author of the Five Year Operating and Strategic Financial Plan, says it's time to build a true…
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The Economic Impact of Section 28 of the Revised Organic Act of 1954
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, the University of the Virgin Islands is offering a series…
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Great St. James Needs to Be Protected from Development
Former Great St. James residents say, "Any construction of luxury dwellings on this site would be a gross insult to native Virgin…
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Great St. James Needs to Be Protected from Development
Former Great St. James residents say the sale of Great St. James for development purposes says, "Any construction of luxury dwellings on…
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It's About Time WAPA Turned Off the Lights
Back Talk: Reader Kevin mcKeigue hopes WAPA keeps the pressure on, but not necessarily the lights.
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News Brief: Three of Four Seriously Injured Guardsmen Returning Home
Three of four seriously injured Virgin Islands Army National Guardsmen were released Tuesday from Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla. The soldiers…
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Libraries and Museums are a Measure of a Culture
J.J. Estemac chronicles the importance if libraries to a community while looking forward to a new one being constructed on St. Thomas…
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The Impact of the Revised Organic Act of 1954 on the Executive Branch of the Virgin Islands Government.
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, the University of the Virgin Islands is offering a series…
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Who is Afraid of Reparations?
Dr. Etherero Akinshegun, a member of the African-Caribbean Reparations and Resettlement Alliance (ACRRA), writes we cannot be afraid of the historical fact…
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'Aunt Blanche' Remembered
In September 1999, on the occassion of her aunt Blanche's 100th birthday, Catherine Lockhart-Mills wrote the following piece for the Source. We…
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Remembering 'Reds'
Winston Nugent remembers Winston "Reds" Francis, who died this week after a senseless shooting in a parking lot on St. Croix.
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How did the revised Organic Act of 1954 affect the Legislative Branch of Government in the V.I.?
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, the University of the Virgin Islands is offering a series…
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How did the revised Organic Act of 1954 affect the Legislative Branch of Government in the V.I.?
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, the University of the Virgin Islands is offering a series…