Category: Op-ed
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Virtue of the Week: Responsibility
Being responsible means others can trust you to do things with excellence. You accept accountability for your actions. When you make a…
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Virtue of the Week: Gentleness
Gentleness is acting and speaking in a way which is considerate and kind to others. Gentleness is moving wisely, touching softly, holding…
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The Culture Must Condemn Domestic Violence
The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix writes that domestic violence is a real problem that needs to be confronted and treated in…
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Source Manager’s Journal: This is a Disaster
Decertification of a hospital is a rare event, reserved for those with really bad records, who refuse to take corrective action after…
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Equality for All Americans Is Past Due
Stacey E. Plaskett Esq. gives many reasons why the Virgin Islands and the other “colonies” of the United States should have all…
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Caribbean Challenge Initiative Points Way to the Future
The Governor’s commitment to a territorial park system is long past due. His action builds upon and finally implements legislation introduced by…
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Don't Pardon Sen. Alicia Hansen
The League of Women Voters, USVI, argues against the possibility of the governor pardoning Sen. Alicia Hansen.
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Virtue of the Week: Caring
Caring is giving love and attention to people and things that matter to you. When you care about people, you help them.…
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Virtue of the Week: Detachment
Detachment is experiencing your feelings without allowing your feelings to control you. Instead of just reacting, with detachment you are free to…
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USVI Could be Almost Free of Fossil Fuels by the Year 2025
The Integrated Resource Plan can help move the USVI to an island state with a portfolio dominated by renewable energy resources by…
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Storage is a Key Piece to Make Renewable Energy Work in the V.I.
There are different types and scales of energy storage and we need two major types to maximize penetration of non-baseload renewable energy…
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Virtue of the Week: Cleanliness
Cleanliness means washing often, keeping your body clean and wearing clean clothes. It is staying free from harmful drugs. It is cleaning…
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Virtue of the Week: Modesty
When you value yourself with quiet pride, you accept praise with humility and gratitude. Modesty is being comfortable with yourself and setting…
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Virtue of the Week: Assertiveness
Being assertive means being positive and confident. You are aware that you are a worthy person with your own special gifts. You…
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Virtue of the Week: Moderation
Moderation is creating a healthy balance in your life between work and play, rest and exercise. You use your self-discipline to take…
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Source Manager’s Journal: Leadership and the News
We are increasingly a country in which everything goes down a memory hole very quickly, and where things are so polarized that…
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Virtue of the Week: Flexibility
Flexibility is being open to change. You consider others’ ideas and feelings and don’t insist on your own way. Flexibility gives you…
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Virtue of the Week: Humility
Being humble is considering others as important as yourself. You are thoughtful of their needs and willing to be of service. You…
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Virtue of the Week: Creativity
Creativity is the power of imagination. It is discovering your own special talents. Dare to see things in new ways to solve…
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Letter: All Children Enrolled in V.I. Head Start Are Eligible
All children enrolled in the VI Head Start program were eligible according to federal guidelines. No one was improperly enrolled, commissioner of…
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Source Manager’s Journal: Reaction in Two Flavors
The most accurate term for defining our times is rarely heard. It is “reactionary.” In the Virgin Islands where the reactionary left…
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Virtue of the Week: Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is being cheerful, happy and full of spirit. It is doing something wholeheartedly and eagerly. When you are enthusiastic, you have…
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Governor Responds to Senate’s Veto Override of RTPark Tax Breaks
The following statement by the governor was released Wednesday on learning of the override of his veto of the RTPark tax breaks…
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Virtue of the Week: Generosity
Generosity is giving and sharing. You share freely, not with the idea of receiving something in return. You find ways to give…
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Virtue of the Week: Service
Service is giving to others, making a difference in their lives. You consider their needs as important as your own. Be helpful…
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The Value of the Cruise Industry to the Virgin Islands Economy
When living in a thriving tourist destination, it can be easy to take the steady flow of visitors for granted. Here in…
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Virtue of the Week: Helpfulness
Helpfulness is being of service to others, doing thoughtful things that make a difference in their lives. Offer your help without waiting…
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Are You Analyzing Me and Is There Really a Couch?
Mental Health Awareness Month has allowed the community to focus on the mind. May is coming to a close, but minding your…
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Virtue of the Week: Loyalty
Loyalty is standing up for something you believe in without wavering. It is being faithful to your family, country, school, friends or…
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Virtue of the Week: Confidence
Confidence is having faith in someone. Self-confidence is trusting that you have what it takes to handle whatever happens. You feel sure…