We’re going to get right to the point on this proposed 2010 fiscal year budget.
What’s good for the goose should be good for the Governor, the Legislature, and the exempt government employees.
In times of crisis, great statesmen lead by example. That’s a lesson apparently unlearned by those who have created this budget. Read the rest of this entry »
We’re confused about something.
Government House responded Sunday to allegations by Sen. Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg that Gov. John deJongh Jr. misspent public funds on renovations underway at his private residence. Read the rest of this entry »
Government House is most distressed at Senator Donastorg’s assertions that public funds have been used inappropriately to renovate Governor John deJongh, Jr.’s private residence.
So distressed, in fact, that Government House Communications Director Jean Greaux was compelled to respond by saying, “If Sen. Donastorg believes that he has evidence that such funds were used then he should do what any citizen of the territory should do when he, or she, believes that the law is being broken, and that is to contact the proper legal authorities, such as the attorney general or the inspector general, and present that evidence.” Read the rest of this entry »
We are currently reviewing the decision of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals regarding case # 08-3897, Berne vs Government of the Virgin Islands. We will post our comments in the near future.
Property Tax Ruling – 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals – Case #08-3897
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 that two individuals were laid off from the Department late last year in order to bring in a new employee at $70,000 annually. Read the rest of this entry »
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 very fabric of life. How far down the road of desperation must the people in our community travel until they see some hope?
Every day rumors of deferred pay days, shortened work weeks and layoffs are heard. Any and all of these proposed events will affect the quality of life of everyone in our village. Who is preparing the community for the hard times we may all fall on? Read the rest of this entry »
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 bargaining agreement. Note the dates of the signatures and when the process started.
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 million) owed to the Bureau of Internal Revenue for uncollected Gross Receipt Taxes. By the way, did anyone watching the hearing notice anyone missing? Read the rest of this entry »
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