In the absence of any credible explanation for the now documented $337,000 spent on the Governor’s private residence, Senator Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg has called for Governor John deJongh Jr. to “apologize to the people of the Virgin Islands for misleading them in regard to improvements made at your private residence.” In a separate action...
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As the fog continues to swirl around the ever changing explanations for the use of public funds to enhance Gov. John deJongh’s personal residence, only one thing is perfectly clear. Somebody’s lying. At issue is funding for a guardhouse, security fence and driveway at the Governor’s private residence. Documented expense to date – $337,091....
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A recent visit to the Department of Motor Vehicles on St. Croix reminded us of some of the improvements that were promised that apparently still haven’t been kept. Some of the long lines pictured here would certainly be alleviated if just one of these promised measures was put in place. Share on Facebook
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It appears that before there was an $85,000 Guardhouse and a $98,000 Security Fence, there was a $156,000 driveway laid at Governor John P. deJongh, Jr.’s personal residence. Yes, we are serious. The attached documents show that in October, 2007, Darryl Smalls, then Commissioner Designee of the Department of Public Works, gave the notice...
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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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