The information printed below came into CIF as a comment from one of our readers. As the Territories struggle with issues of conflict of interest and situational ethics, we thought it was worth an extra look. It is printed here as it was submitted to CIF. We will continue to follow this development. Comment...
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Crime Stoppers is asking the community to help the VIPD solve the following crimes, and reminds everyone that any information, no matter how insignificant, may be just what the police need to solve these cases: Share on Facebook
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Dear Sen. Neville James, The time is now. There is no need to wait any longer. Schedule the committee hearings. Start the testimony so we can settle once and for all the full extent of the abuse of power this Administration appears to have committed against the people of the United States Virgin Islands....
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We have been studying the best way to address the property tax issue due to its voluminous nature and we finally have our answer. It appears the District Court’s opinion (9/15/08 District Court Memorandum Opinion) was so comprehensive that the Administration has had difficulty understanding what they read. However, in light of what appears to...
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Guest Opinion by J. J. Estemac I believe that it is time that we the people say enough is enough concerning our poor choices of public officials we hire, whether they are elected or appointed. If we believe we as a people deserve better representation in our government. The people we elect or appoint to...
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Topic: The Homeless in the Virgin Islands This column kicks off a new feature for Crucians In Focus. In response to your requests to provide an opportunity to discuss a wider range of issues, we’ll be posting a Community Input segment periodically. The purpose of this feature is to focus on the stated topic and express concerns,...
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Crime Stoppers is asking the community to help the VIPD solve the following crimes, and reminds everyone that any information, no matter how insignificant, may be just what the police need to solve these cases: Share on Facebook
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Encarta, the online dictionary, defines the adjective “Indefensible” as follows: 1. permitting no excuse: too bad or blameworthy to be in any way justified or excused as in indefensible conduct 2. unable to be protected: incapable of being defended from attack 3. invalid: not based on fact, proof, or sound reasoning, as in an indefensible argument. At a Town Hall...
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It’s election time so it’s time to repeat this message to our bloggers. And the message is simple: Comments that include name calling, profanity, references to personal relationships (real or imagined), sexual activities or orientation, undocumented criminal activity and other behavior of individuals that is unrelated to the topic being addressed will be removed from...
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Here’s your chance to meet face to face to with members of the 28th Legislature this Saturday at Budhoe Park on St. Croix. Share on Facebook
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Donastorg reveals another $44k spent on Governor’s personal residence ST. THOMAS – Senator Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg has obtained documentation detailing an additional $43,774.75 spent on improvements to the Governor’s private residence at Estate Mafolie on St. Thomas. The improvements include a new septic system, a “shower room” for the security cottage, and new exterior...
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It was a week of record breaking firsts for St. Croix runner Allison Peter, 17, as she raced to two silver medals and a World Youth Record at the 6th Annual World Youth Championships in Sudtirol, Italy last week. She was the first female US Virgin Islander to make a final in this competition...
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Sometimes it takes a crisis to wake us from our slumber. And we all know what happens when you wake a sleeping giant – most times you wish you had left it alone. Well this giant is awake and we plan to do all we can to keep it that way. You all know...
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We knew it wouldn’t go any farther than his request but we understand why he did it. Share on Facebook
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Guest Opinion by Dwane A. Callwood I am amazed at how quickly we seem to forget here in the Virgin Islands. I am very concerned that the Governor is calling the Senate into Special Session to consider more borrowing to keep the territory afloat. I concede we are in tough economic times. However, I...
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As the Chairperson for the Committee on Education, Youth and Culture, first-term Senator Janette Millin-Young has received more notoriety for her travel preferences than for any substantive actions to address the glaring issues in our educational system.
Thought of initially as one who would quietly follow, Millin-Young has shown recent faint glimmers of enlightenment, but our jury is still out on where she will fall as we enter a phase where all elected officials will be called upon to take a stand – on one side of the line or the other.
But for now, it’s your opinion we’re interested in. If the election was held today…
As many of you heard recently, CIF President Michael Springer, at left, delivered the first in a series of radio announcements that will target specific issues and offer analysis on our most pressing concerns.
The feedback on the comments was extremely positive, so CIF will sponsor then as often as possible, and we thank those of you who have already donated! But airtime costs money and we're seeking your help.
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