Leadership

 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 Meeting last Saturday on...
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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 lighting all...
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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 believe...
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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 the 28th...
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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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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 to proceed...
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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. ...
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The economic situation has forced Governor John deJongh, Jr. to tighten the financial belt of government spending for 2010. To that end, he has submitted a proposed fiscal 2010 budget that includes eight unpaid holidays for government employees but contains no salary or benefit cuts for members of the executive or legislative branches of...
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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. Share on Facebook
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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...
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Guardhouse Construction Cost Detail Guardhouse Construction Contract Contractor & Liscensing Info Revised Organic Act – Governor’s Official Residence (Web version of Revised Organic Act w/o highlighted text) Share on Facebook
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Senator Donastorg Renews Call for Audit of the Legislature Majority Caucus Rejects Audit of the Legislature Roll Call on Rejection of Legislature Audit (BR09_0572) Bill Request #09-0572 – Legislature Audit Share on Facebook
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We hope you’re not having a meal, because these pictures will put you off food for sure. These are the filthy bathrooms at St. Croix Central High School, shown in photos taken within the past three days. Participants in the recent All-Star Basketball tournament held here were forced to use these facilities – that...
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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...
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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...
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