Category: Op-ed
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The V.I. From a Distance: Making “Big” Government Work (Part 3)
How do you keep a big public sector, like the V.I. government, from becoming an unproductive jobs program with low standards? The…
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The Clark Case and the Constitution
"The murder trial of William Clark is already under way, but before it goes any further a critical issue must be reexamined,"…
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The V.I. From a Distance: The Racial Dynamic (Part 2)
During the Civil Rights era, the territory could have become a model for people living in peace and harmony in multi-racial communities.
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The Summer of Discontent: The V.I. From a Distance (Pt. 1)
In this four-part series, Source columnist Frank Schneiger will examine the territory and its potential to succeed in addressing issues that the…
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What the Web Revealed (Or Didn't) About the Delegate's Race
I was curious as to who is running against Donna Christensen for the V.I. delegate’s seat. Unfortunately vivote.gov was no help at…
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How Dirty Politics Are Threatening An American Economic Success Story
The V.I. Economic Leadership Council’s Keith O’Neale defends the V.I. government’s deal with Diageo and Fortune Brands.
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St. Croix Foundation: Twenty Years of Proud Leadership in Service to the Community
Roger Dewey gives the history, mission and accomplishments of the St. Croix Foundation, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
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An Open Letter to V.I. Parents
Devin “Dutchie” Robinson asks: who are raising the children if their own parents won’t take on the job?
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The Road To College: More Visitors This Week
Last week we hosted admissions officers and an expert on finding the scholarship money needed to pursue higher education; the former went…
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We Are Blinded by the Problems
: Devin Robinson writes that Virgin Islanders have many problems but believes they already have all they need to improve them.
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Saving Social Security from Politicians
Denyce Singleton points out that the Social Security Administration is celebrating 75 years, but AARP is “concerned about the more recent Washington discussions…
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Minority-owned Businesses Are Key to the Strength of Our Economy
Marie Johns of SBA explains how the United States Small Business Administration is helping minority-owned business grow.
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Esprit de Corps
The Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center family (JFLH) is saddened to announce the untimely passing of Catherina Esprit at…
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Gun Violence: A Turning Point?
Source columnist Frank Schneiger says last week’s Coki Point shooting could provide impetus for a real V.I. peace movement.
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Saving Caribbean Fish
Sera Harold Drevenak and Paul Chakroff write that "fishery managers must act decisively to help restore fish species to healthy levels …."
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V.I. Economic Development and Puerto Rico's Cash Grab
Keith O’Neale of the V.I. Economic Leadership Council writes about the "manipulative Puerto Rican attack campaign" that’s "working to discredit" the territory’s…
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Everyone Pulling in the Same Direction
This week’s Source Manager’s Journal examines the divisions in America (and the territory) and some approaches to achieve unity and progress.
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Moving Towards a Smoke Free Virgin Islands
Denyce E. Singleton of AARP thanks all of those who passed the legislation that will make the work places of the Virgin…
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Understanding Why Our Right to Vote is Restricted
On Organic Act Day, attorney Lisa Michelle Kömives writes to explain why territorial residents have been relegated to a "second-class form of…
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Plan for the Unexpected
SBA Administrator Jorge Silva-Puras says that with predictions of an active hurricane season ahead, small business owners should be reminded that creating…
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We Need Laws Requiring Parental Involvement in Schools
The following is an open letter written to President Obama by youth motivational speaker and author Reuben Dowling who argues that ‘we…
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Apples and Oranges: Greece, New York State and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Quiz for the day: what do Greece, New York State and the U.S. Virgin Islands have in common? Answer: All three face…
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Source Manager's Journal: Change Part II
Frank Schneiger revives the idea of a youth services center, this time on St. Croix.
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Psycho Cop
In July the Federal Bureau of Investigation will celebrate 102 years of public service. I note this because I live with an…
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How Things Change
Virgin Islanders are becoming accustomed to young men being killed, and the normalness, rather than the shock, is leading to an acceptance…
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Biting Off Our Nose to Spite Our Face?
I would have never thought that I would have seen elements of "tea partyism" in the Virgin Islands … but I have…
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Go Earth Day – Go Green!
As Earth Day approaches, May Adams Cornwall of the V.I. Waste Management Authority looks to the future of solid waste disposal in…
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Source Manager's Journal: Temptation
Imagine that you are a police officer. You are out on patrol and spot a very suspicious vehicle.
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One of the Most Important People in Town
Being ‘important’ doesn’t necessarily mean the same thing as being ‘prominent’ or ‘famous,’ as this unsung hero proves.
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The Cowboy Singer Who Would Be President
The recurrent flurry of election frenzy calls to mind my own brief brush with U.S. presidential politics in the summer of 1952.…