Category: Op-ed
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Governor Responds in Letter to Editor
As the saying goes, “One is entitled to his own opinion but he is not entitled to his own facts.”
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Malone Amendment Is Bad for the V.I.
The St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce disagrees with an amendment to the RTPark Law in the Legislature that would substantively change…
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Virtue of the Week: Courage
Courage is bravery in the face of fear. You do the right thing even when it is hard or scary. When you…
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Virtue of the Week: Commitment
Commitment is deciding carefully what you want to do, then giving 100 percent, holding nothing back. You give your all. You finish…
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The Kids are Alright
Virgin Islands youth are competing on the world stage and often winning. And it’s not just the kids who are succeeding.
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Source Manager’s Journal: Tipping Points
Is the territory becoming the new Honduras? As Tolstoy said, “There are no conditions to which a person cannot become accustomed, especially…
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Virtue of the Week: Integrity
Integrity is living by your highest values. It is being honest and sincere. You act with integrity when your words and actions…
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Virtue of the Week: Truthfulness
Truthfulness is being honest in your words and actions. You don’t tell lies, even to defend yourself. Don’t listen to gossip or…
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This Is National Minority Health Month: Prevention is Power
”…Blacks and Hispanics in the Virgin Islands and throughout the U.S. still disproportionately experience heart disease, cancer, diabetes and homicide.” Virgin Islanders…
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Virtue of the Week: Trustworthiness
Trustworthiness is being worthy of trust. People can count on you to do your best, to keep your word, and to follow…
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Virtue of the Week: Trust
Trust is having faith in someone or something. It is a positive attitude about life. Even when difficult things happen, trust helps…
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Virtue of the Week: Honesty
Honesty is being truthful and sincere. When people are honest, they can be relied on not to lie, cheat, or steal. When…
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WAPA Switch to Propane Will Improve the USVI Economy
The Chambers of Commerce enumerate how WAPA’s switch from fossil fuel to propane will benefit the Virgin Islands.
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Virtue of the Week: Tact
Tact is telling the truth kindly, considerate of how your words affect others’ feelings. Think before you speak, knowing what is better…
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Business Districts Need More Police Presence
Mulo Alwani expresses the gratitude of business-owners for the VIPD’s quick response to the recent armed robbery on Main Street in Charlotte…
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Virtue of the Week: Consideration
Consideration is being thoughtful of other people and their feelings. You pay careful attention to what others like and don’t like, and…
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Source Manager’s Journal: A Common Thread
Trauma is defined as “an emotional response to a terrible event.” But much of what we are seeing is not the result…
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BIR Tackles Problems
The director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) apologizes to the public for any problems they may have had…
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Virtue of the Week: Friendliness
Friendliness is being a friend through good times and bad. You take an interest in other people and make them feel welcome.…
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Unions Back Propane Conversion
Three unions with workers at WAPA lay out their reasons for supporting the conversion to propane in the Virgin Islands.
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Virtue of the Week: Courtesy
Courtesy is being polite and having good manners. When you speak and act courteously, you give others a feeling of being valued…
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Idle Thoughts: Getting Tips from Teens by Text
Idle the Iguana has asked for the chance to offer opinions on the news of the day from time to time. Currently…
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Source Manager’s Journal: The Horrors of American Air Travel
Like employers who have convinced American workers that they are lucky to have a job, the airlines have convinced us that we…
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Virtue of the Week: Forgiveness
Everyone makes mistakes. Instead of revenge, make amends. Forgive yourself too. Instead of feeling hopeless after a mistake, decide to act differently,…
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Virtue of the Week: Peacefulness
Peacefulness is being calm inside. Be a peacemaker. Peace is giving up the love of power for the power of love. Peace…
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Virtue of the Week: Idealism
When you have ideals, you really care about what is right and meaningful in life. You follow your beliefs. You don’t just…
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Help Police Find Hit & Run Drivers
Assistant Police Commissioner Thomas Hannah says the fatal pedestrian accident in which the driver leaves the scene is one of the most…
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Virtue of the Week: Justice
Practicing justice is being fair. It is solving problems so everyone wins. Being a champion for justice takes courage. Sometimes when you…
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Virtue of the Week: Purposefulness
Being purposeful is having a clear focus. Begin with a vision for what you want to accomplish and concentrate on your goal.…
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How to Create Stress-Free Working Environments
Dara Hamilton, Ph.D., president of the Association of Virgin Islands Psychologists, writes about the relationship between employee and employer. To alleviate stress…