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What Do You Want To Hear From Governor deJongh Tonight?

January 25, 2010
What Do You Want To Hear From Governor deJongh Tonight?

It may well be the most anticipated State of The Territory Address in Virgin Islands history. When Governor John P. deJongh, Jr., takes the podium Monday night, under the shadow of the Inspector General’s report on “Mafoliegate,” the eyes and ears of the Territory and beyond will be focused on him and every word will be...
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Let Me Call You “Sweetheart”

January 5, 2010

Hill’s Motives Called “Political” by Pemberton and “Sweetheart” comments refuted by Sen. Richards Senate President Louis Patrick Hill says he rebid the Legislative broadcast contract to save money and address the “sweetheart” deal WDHP owner Hugh Pemberton had with previous Legislatures. Former Senate President and current Senator Usie Richards took issue with that statement, and said...
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Hill Pulls Plug On Pemberton

January 4, 2010
Hill Pulls Plug On Pemberton

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” – Lord Acton In the most stunning act of censorship this Government has perpetrated to date, Senate President Louis Patrick Hill has cancelled the Legislature’s contract with radio station WDHP because owner Hugh Pemberton refused to fire host Mario Moorehead and clamp down on callers who are...
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Henchmen Vaporize “Mafoliegate” Info

August 12, 2009
Henchmen Vaporize “Mafoliegate” Info

The Legislature’s Henchmen turned up the heat and the documents that tell the “Mafoliegate” story have vanished from the official 28th Legislature’s website. Now we’re wondering if the hearings that Sen. Neville James was supposed to call to bring the rest of this scandal to light are going to disappear too. We knew the Henchmen, Senators...
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Posted in Leadership, Mafoliegate, Politics | 162 Comments »

If At First You Don’t Succeed

July 13, 2009

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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Looking Out For A Select Few

May 14, 2009

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...
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Hill & Neville Suppress The Truth

May 13, 2009

Letter to Senate President Hill Cell Phone Bill Payment Share on Facebook
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Selective Justice?

May 10, 2009

Click here to witness the special treatment Sen Dowe’s son received. Share on Facebook
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The Plot Thickens!

April 22, 2009

As the “Band of Eight” begins to crumble in a state of confusion, unable to justify their amateurish and poorly planned coup, the truth is coming to light. We thought Senators had more sense than to request payment of campaign debt from public funds, however they never cease to amaze us. Former Senate President...
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Posted in Leadership, Politics | 146 Comments »

We Don’t Believe It

April 19, 2009

We just don’t believe it. We listened to that disgrace of a Legislative session on Thursday, heard all the trumped up reasons for ousting Senate President Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg and despite all the dramatics, we just don’t believe it. Suddenly the responsibility for the dismal performance of the 28th Legislature falls on the shoulders of one...
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Change Is Coming?!?

January 23, 2009

From what we are hearing, change is not only coming to Washington, DC, it is coming to the Virgin Islands as well. Well placed sources tell us that the Governor is planning a major housecleaning to be announced in Monday’s State of the Territory Address. Among those whose heads are said to be on the...
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Posted in Leadership, Politics | 40 Comments »

State of the Territory, 2 Years Later

January 23, 2009

Do you remember the promises? If not, see the links below for a refresher of the 2008 & 2007 addresses, courtesy of Governor deJongh’s website. We’d like to know: Have you seen the results? How would you describe the state of the territory 2 years after the swearing in of Governor deJongh? 2008 State of...
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Committed Senator? Experienced Attorney?

November 2, 2008

Over the past couple days, Senator Russell has had a mouthful to say about ‘Michael’ . His ad was so pathetic it seemed unworthy of a response. After reading the OpEd in the Sunday/Monday Avis, written by Senator Russell’s uncle, we thought Senator Russell could use some of his own advice. OpEd by Senator Russell’s...
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