Category: Op-ed
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WHERE DOES THE MILLENNIUM BEGIN?
In the United States, it begins not in Guam, not in Alaska, but at our own Point Udall on St. Croix, according…
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WHERE DOES THE MILLENNIUM BEGIN?
In the United States, it begins not in Guam, not in Alaska, but at our own Point Udall on St. Croix, according…
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ANTI-BUSINESS SENTIMENTS PREVAIL IN TERRITORIAL COURT
Former Labor Commissioner Carmelo Rivera says he’s shocked and deeply disappointed by Judge Alphonso Andrews’ ruling in the Beal case.
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V.I.’S MILLENIUM BASH IS ILL-CONCEIVED
Herb Schoenbohm says the media is buying the government’s distorted hype by helpingpromote the planned millennium celebration on St. Croix.
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DUNCAN DEAL?
Investment counselor and former acting Tourism commissioner Michael Bornn says other Caribbean heros ask not what their countries can do for them…
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DUNCAN DEAL?
Investment counselor and former acting Tourism commissioner Michael Bornn says other Caribbean heros ask not what their countries can do for them…
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HOW ABOUT A NEGATIVE ESTATE TAX FOR THE USVI?
David North says the V.I. could garner millions of dollars in estate taxes with proper planning and legislation.
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ESTATE TAX REBATE COULD NET THE V.I. MILLIONS
David North says the territory could garner millions of dollars in estate taxes with proper planning and legislation.
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HOW ABOUT A NEGATIVE ESTATE TAX FOR THE USVI?
David North says the V.I. could garner millions of dollars in estate taxes with proper planning and legislation.
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TURNBULL'S WATERLOO ?
Former DLCA commissioner and WAPA Board member cautions the government not to be shortsighted.
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TURNBULL'S WATERLOO ?
Former DLCA commissioner and WAPA board member Bob Mathes cautions the government not to be shortsighted.
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DIRECTIONS CAN DEFINE A ST. THOMIAN
Catherine Lockhart-Mills says it's easy to tell if someone is truly a St. Thomian by how they give directions.
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PUERTO RICO HAS WON THE BATTLE OF VIEQUES—MAYBE
The danger is that San Juan's political leaders may push Washington too far, with consequences they won't like.
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PUERTO RICO HAS WON THE BATTLE OF VIEQUES—MAYBE
The danger is that San Juan's political leaders may push Washington too far, with consequences they won't like.
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PUERTO RICO HAS WON THE BATTLE OF VIEQUES—MAYBE
Frank Jordan says the danger is that San Juan's political leaders may push Washington too far, with consequences they won't like.
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FIX ROAD PROBLEMS BEFORE IT RAINS AGAIN
Jean Etsinger says serious thought should be given to calling out the National Guard to clear roadside drains — before it rains…
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LET NATIONAL GUARD RESPOND TO ROADS DISASTER
Our roads are all but killing us, and it's time to consider calling up the National Guard to deal with this disaster,…
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EASING THE INEVITABLE PAIN
David North, former assistant to the U.S. secretary of Labor, offers alternative approaches to layoffs of territorial employees.
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EASING THE INEVITABLE PAIN
David North, former assistant to the U.S. secretary of Labor, offers alternative approaches to layoffs of territorial employees.
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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SHOULD SELECT ITS OWN HURRICANE NAMES
And commentator Frank Jordan is ready with his list. Your name may be on it.
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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SHOULD SELECT ITS OWN HURRICANE NAMES
And commentator Frank Jordan is ready with his list. Your name may be on it.
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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SHOULD SELECT ITS OWN HURRICANE NAMES
And commentator Frank Jordan is ready with his list. Your name may be on it.
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LWV: BUDGET BASED ON VAGUE POSSIBILITIES
Here is the statement of the League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands on the Legislature’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2000 Budget.
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LWV: BUDGET BASED ON VAGUE POSSIBILITIES
Here is the statement of the League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands on the Legislature’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2000 Budget.
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WHY ARE OUR BOYS KILLING EACH OTHER?
Catherine Lockhart-Mills says on any day over 1700 of our young people are armed at school. She asks if we are comfortable…
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER REDUCTION
Who bears the responsibility for protecting the people, infrastructure and other assets from the impact of natural disasters? Who should manage the…
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LWV NOT HAPPY WITH LEGISLATURE'S BUDGET PROCESS
On behalf of the League of Women Voters, Erva Denham, league president, says the Legislature abdicated its responsibility for financial oversight on…
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ON THE BOND ISSUE
League of Women Voters President Erva Denham cautions the governor to think twice before sinking the Virgin Islands into more debt.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS IS MORE THAN WRITING PRESS RELEASES
A recent editorial in the St. Thomas Source criticizing waste in government commented that public relations people in government were "superfluous."
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VI LIFE CAN BE A ROLLER COASTER RIDE
Catherine Mills says good news — bad news can lead to the "crazies."