Economy & Taxes

CAPTAIN MORGAN?

June 27, 2008

The sudden public emergence of the Captain Morgan distillery plan and the urgency with which the Governor is attempting to push this initiative through the Legislature should raise red flags across the territory, particularly among the residents of St. Croix. Let me be clear – I am a strong proponent of economic development in the...
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Political Rewind: High Cost of Living

June 4, 2008

What would candidate deJongh do to address our most pressing issue; the cost of living? To date, we have witnessed: -Press releases and press conferences on the formation of committees and task force groups Share on Facebook
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Governor deJongh can end the “user fee” debate

November 20, 2007

In the name of transparency, Crucians in Focus invites Governor deJongh to produce a list of all vacant board positions in the territory. The importance of such an action is clear when it comes to the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (WMA). Did you know there are 3 vacancies on the 7 member WMA...
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As the cost of living increases, representation decreases

November 7, 2007

As our government continues to display their bankruptcy of ideas, the people of the Virgin Islands continue to suffer. While the cost of a barrel of oil continues to skyrocket, our Government has proposed a tax increase to the tune of $10 million via an increase in property taxes. To add insult to injury,...
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The burden of waste and mismanagement

November 4, 2007

By now you are aware of the astonishing proposal put forth by the VI Waste Management Authority for an “environmental usage fee” that will tax nearly everything that comes into the territory. The fee affects everything from food and milk to, literally, the kitchen sink. It applies to items purchased through retail outlets and...
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Illegal personal use tax axed

October 31, 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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