Archive for April, 2009

At a recently concluded Senate Finance Committee meeting it was disclosed that the company that operates the video lottery terminals (VLT’s) in the Virgin Islands, Southland Gaming, owes the Government of the VI (GVI) $22 million and counting. Not included in this collectible, is a smaller but significant sum of money (approximately $4...
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We are hoping Senator Barshinger can let us know what his priorities are. If the current fleet of Legislature vehicles are too costly to maintain, our senators should consider mileage allowance in these challenging times. The funds they would spend on these cars could go towards many other critical needs that our current revenues...
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As the “Band of Eight” begins to crumble in a state of confusion, unable to justify their amateurish and poorly planned coup, the truth is coming to light. We thought Senators had more sense than to request payment of campaign debt from public funds, however they never cease to amaze us. Former Senate President...
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Click here to view the IRB filing against Senator James. Guess that’s one less vote for the repeal of Act 6905. Pay your taxes Senator! Share on Facebook
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We just don’t believe it. We listened to that disgrace of a Legislative session on Thursday, heard all the trumped up reasons for ousting Senate President Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg and despite all the dramatics, we just don’t believe it. Suddenly the responsibility for the dismal performance of the 28th Legislature falls on the shoulders of one...
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Primary Draft of the V.I. 5th Constitution Convention – proposed by Delegate Petersen Share on Facebook
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