Category: Op-ed
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ENGLISH, FRENCH AGREE TO SHARE SAINT-CHRISTOPHE
Anne-Marie Danet continues her account of the French and Carib intermingling on St. Kitts in the early 17th Century.What you find here…
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GRAND JURY SYSTEM RAISES DOUBTS
Commentator Frank J. Jordan says a local grand jury system is an idea whose time has NOT come.
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WHY DON'T WE PUT OUR OWN INTERESTS FIRST?
Political scientist Malik Sekou says Virgin Islanders have not adopted the criteria of stateside voters in making political choices, but instead are…
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DOUBTS ABOUT GRAND JURIES IN VIRGIN ISLANDS
Commentator Frank Jordan believes installing the grand jury system in Territorial Court is a bad idea for two reasons.
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WHY DON'T WE PUT OUR OWN INTERESTS FIRST?
For 20 years, writes political science student and teacher Malik Sekou, the Virgin Islands has been guided politically by failures, flunkies and/or…
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AQUACULTURE: HAVING YOUR CAKE AND EATING IT TOO
UVI program grows fresh fish and produce — and could help the economy too.
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REMEMBERING MI ABUELA
St. Croix resident Sandra Sanford recalls the love, peace, gratitude, charity and faith that were instilled in her by her grandmother while…
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WHAT'S A KID TO DO? — OR AN ADULT FOR THAT MATTER?
Good old healthful play spaces have been deemed off-limits to players so where are kids supposed to play on this island of…
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JACKIE'S RUN
Dr. Cora Christian reporting from Winnipeg on Jackie Morgan of St. Croix, one of the V.I. atheletes competing in the Pan Am…
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SOMETIMES LABELS DON'T FIT
Here is Westra Bea McKetney Miller's Valedictorian address to her class on June 11, 1999 at Antilles School in St. Thomas, VI.
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WHO WILL BUY WAPA?
CPA Hans Loeffler, former acting commissioner of WAPA, says what's wrong with a level playing field for all companies interested in buying…
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CREATING THE POLITICAL BACKBONE IN THE PLACE OF A PERSONAL WISHBONE
Malik Sekou says, "Many of the economic problems that afflict us are related to the territory's position as a service economy dependent…
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IN THE BEGINNING – THE FRENCH ARRIVE IN THE ANTILLES
Pierre Belain, Sieur d'Esnambuc lands on Saint-Christophe where he meets other Frenchmen who were happily living with the natives.
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ALL OR NOTHING
Michael Bornn, an investment advisor, offers a comprehesive finacial plan he says could see the Virgin Islands out of its fiscal woes…
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UNDERSTANDING THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT
The League of Women Voters hold monthly luncheon meetings to discuss matters of great importance to the community. This month's luncheon is…
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THE ILLUSION OF INTEGRATION
Dr. Kern suggests that even in the Virgin Islands — true integration does not exist — and it's time to address it.
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HOW THE FRENCH IMMIGRANTS CELEBRATED BASTILLE DAY
Danet says it is important to remember Bastille Day commemorates the end of tyranny for French people.
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THE VI COMMUNITY BANK / CHASE BANK BUYOUT
St. Croix businessman says the governor needs to shape the thinking of the people — not the other way around.
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SAFETY AT BARGE EVENTS SHOULD BE A PRIORITY
Catherine Mills says boat dances hold a lot of potential for serious injuries.
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WE CAN ALL CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE
Kirk Grybowski says we can now all celebrate independence.
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TOURISM MUST TURN AROUND SOON
A turnaround in tourism is the key to any chance of economic recovery, says columnist Jean Etsinger.
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GIVE THOUGHT TO TOBACCO SETTLEMENT MONEY
Former commissioner of Human Services says don't condemn welfare recipients while displaying the same behavior.
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THE FRENCH IMMIGRANTS FROM SAINT-BARTHELMY
Anne-Marie Danet presents the history of the arrival of the first French Immigrants to arrive in St. Thomas. It is the first…
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ST. CROIX FESTIVAL CAN BE WORLD CLASS
With cooperation and planning, Carmelo Rivera says there's no reason why the Crucian Christmas Festival can't be tops.
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INTERNATIONAL SHOWS DON'T EQUAL INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM
Local artist says it take more than a few shows to make an "internationally acclaimed" artist.
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MASSAGE THERAPISTS SHOULD BE LICENSED
Kirk Grybowski says it's important to know that the people we trust our bodies with are qualified in their fields.
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THE BEST OF TIMES — THE WORST OF TIMES
For U.S. Virgin Islands tourism, it is the best of times and the worst of times.Sound familiar? Sure. And the state of…
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GIVE US A WATERFRONT PARK
Community activist says now is the time to give Virgin Islanders a waterfront park and activity center that would be good for…
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CAN ONE PERSON TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Can one person truly make a difference? Our writer says YES!
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MAJOR MEDIA WATCH — A REVOLVING DOOR
Journalist Jean Etsinger notes there are more than the average comings and goings in the media arena these days.