Archive for October, 2007

At a time when the citizens of this crippling economy are experiencing major cash flow problems, our senators, in addition to raising their own salaries (remember Act No. 6905), continue to support unmerited and unwarranted legislation that continue to raise the cost of living here in the Virgin Islands. In July 2003 the legislature...
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Guest Opinion by Olaf G. “Bronco” Hendricks, M.D. Whether we want to admit it or not, the relationship between the U.S. and the USVI is basically patriarchal, and the problem this creates is that power, influence and value- dispensation all lie in the hands of these CEO’s of the governing board of directors of our...
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Senators of the 27th Legislature have been singing the same song as they try to explain why Act 6905 has yet to be repealed. They have accused a ‘mystery Senator’ of preempting their efforts by being the first to submit a drafting request. We the voters have a simple choice. We can keep falling...
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This is an invitation to Governor John deJongh to provide the Virgin Islands public with the qualifications he is seeking in a Commissioner of Education. Kindly submit all qualifications to us so we can engage the public in the process of searching for candidates to promptly fill the post. We agree that “Together We...
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The Governor’s ‘release’ of Dr. Spampinato’s ‘confidential agreement’ with the Pittsburgh Public School District has raised more questions than it has answered. The following articles will likely make you question the truthfulness of recent public statements and remind you of Act 6905: Share on Facebook
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The consideration of Dr. Lynn Spampinato as our next commissioner of education has generated quite a bit of debate. There have been various positions taken on the issue, the latest of which is race. A look through Governor deJongh’s cabinet seems to indicate otherwise. So what is/are the issue(s)? The contract buyouts? The short...
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On December 28, 2006, we were ‘graced’ by Senator Roosevelt David opening the special session of the 26th Legislature in a word of prayer. He prayed that we would recognize the Legislature is “divine” and “should be respected”. Less than 2 hours later, this senator illustrated why he and many of his fellow “humble...
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On Dec 28, 2006, the 26th Legislature of the Virgin Islands passed Bill # 26-0351 which was signed into law on Dec 29, 2006 by then Governor Charles W. Turnbull as Act # 6905. In summary, this Act accomplished the following: -Established a new retirement plan for the Legislature. -Increased the Governor’s salary from $80,000 to...
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