FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2009 Government House continues political hires ST. THOMAS – Senator Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg said Friday that Government House continues politically driven hiring despite a year-long “hiring freeze” and at the expense of less well connected Virgin Islanders. Earlier this week Donastorg obtained documentation from the Department of Agriculture indicating...
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A Constitution is defined as a system for government that establishes the rules and principles of an autonomous political entity, including the fundamental political principles; defines the structure, procedures, powers and duties, of a government; and guarantees certain rights to the people. All of the people. Except, it seems, in the minds of certain...
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It is two months shy of two (2) years since Modification of Child Support has been sought for on the AG’s last child. The AG has not responded to any correspondence. Though the Governor knows about this, nothing has been done. Instead of replying, the AG is seeking credit for a child who is...
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The Legislature recently renovated the lobby area and it looks like a really nice…………..bar like environment. They will start serving drinks shortly. Share on Facebook
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Guest Opinion by Caroline A. Browne The U.S. Virgin Islands is one of the most (if not the most) lucrative places in the Caribbean.. Millions and millions of dollars flow in and out of our economy on a pretty regular basis. Yet, we are plagued with socioeconomic crises that threaten to totally destroy our...
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Crucians In Focus invites the public to review and comment on the attached draft of the 5th VI Constitution from the May 13, 2009 Plenary Session. We have also included the red-line version for those wishing to see the changes that were made. This document will be considered at the next session currently scheduled...
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Attached is ARTICLE IX of the Florida State Constitution which serves as the primary source of the class size language utilized by the Convention’s Education, Youth and Culture Committee. Florida State Constitution – Article IX (Education) Share on Facebook
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The following text and documents were received from 5th Constitutional Convention Delegate Gerard M. Emanuel: Attached are some documents that will conclusively verify the following: 1. Treaties which the U.S. has entered into are definitely part of the United States’ “supreme law of the land”, just as the U.S. Constitution is. 2. Treaties applicable to...
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Guest Opinion by Verdel L. Petersen Dear Editor: The “Constitutional Conundrum” continues, meanwhile the deadline to produce a document draws near and the light at the end of the tunnel dims as time elapses. Drafting a constitution for the “Virgin Islands of the United States” is a serious matter and the sole purpose for...
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This NOPA is for the individual who Senator Hill got a salary increase for as he became Senate President. This individual is in fact a classified employee who experienced a 65% salary increase on the heels of a hiring freeze. They eliminated one position and created another classified position which actually violates the collective...
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Letter to Senate President Hill Cell Phone Bill Payment Share on Facebook
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Click here to witness the special treatment Sen Dowe’s son received. Share on Facebook
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More than half of the contributions Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen has received in the current election cycle are linked to a Washington contractor who is the subject of a federal inquiry.
According to an article today in the Washington Post, Christensen has received at least $37,000 from contractor Jeffrey Thompson, who is suspected of using “straw” or phantom donors to evade contribution limits that are set for candidates running for office. His operations have drawn the attention of Federal authorities.
According to the article, Thompson’s accounting firm Thompson, Cobb, Brazilio and Associates, has 189 contracts with the federal government, worth $17.1 million. The company has done some business in the Virgin Islands, auditing grant funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Highway Administration. TCBA recently advertised for an accounting position based in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands.
Recently, Christensen has urged the Federal Election Commission to investigate the election system of the Virgin Islands, citing public discontent with the way the Board of Elections in operating. Perhaps this current development will hasten their acceptance of her request.
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