Politics

Guest Opinion by Dwane Callwood Greetings to one and all: I am taking this opportunity to respond to a few observations and concerns raised in response to my appearance on Ackley Media Group’s Candidate’s Forum. I’d like to clarify my statements regarding a portion of ACT 6905. Share on Facebook
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The Committee to Elect Michael Springer to the Senate has launched two more radio spots featuring Virgin Islands Senators in their own words. Once again, it is important that we remember what our “leaders” tell us. Too often we forget. Political Arrogance Misplaced Priorities Share on Facebook
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The Committee to Elect Michael Springer to the Senate has launched their first radio spot starring, believe it or not, a couple sitting senators. This one you have to hear for yourself.  Share on Facebook
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It was a most revealing comment; a comment that highlighted a fatal flaw in the direction some of our “leaders” believe will be beneficial to the Virgin Islands. Just before the conclusion of two days of hearings on the now approved Diageo deal – hearings that contained impassioned testimony for and against – Senator Hill...
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Guest Opinion by Gonzalo Rivera Eighteen months ago we went to the polls and elected a new governor and fifteen senators to represent us, yet today we are faced with the same challenges that existed at the time. Only difference between now and then is the fact that our representatives receive a bigger salary in...
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Candidate Michael Springer is inviting the public to a Wine Tasting & Art Show. Click here for more info. Share on Facebook
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It’s hard to remember the last time that the climate for change was a strong as it is this election year. It’s the mantra for the presidential campaigns and clearly resonates with a large segment of the population. Here, in the Virgin Islands , it’s also a popular topic – but often the momentum ends...
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The Committee to elect Michael J. Springer, Jr. to the 28th Legislature announces the launching of their campaign with a Food Sale & BBQ to be held on Saturday April 12, 2008 @ Sion Farm Shopping Center. Please come out and support the founder of Crucians In Focus as he sets out on the...
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Guest Opinion by J. J. Estemac It is indeed very difficult to continue supporting political leaders and other leaders in the country that refuses to acknowledge that building arguments on lies damages the credibility of these leaders. It is the height of arrogance when President Bush and his cohorts label citizens as unpatriotic because they...
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Guest Opinion by J. J. Estemac We hear on the radio shows and read in the local periodicals persons expressing their desire that conditions in the US Virgin Islands improve. We complain about the conditions in our schools; we complain about our infrastructure- our roads are in very deteriorated conditions. We also complain about our...
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It was all smiles and handshakes last September in Washington, D.C. when Representative Donna Christensen and her friends met with their candidate, Hillary Clinton. With much pomp and circumstance, they enjoyed their “photo-op” following Clinton’s appearance at the Congressional Black Caucus gathering and shortly thereafter, the Representative declared her support for Clinton. In subsequent interviews...
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If you were surprised by comments from Senators of the Minority Caucus on the failure of the PSC to regulate Innovative Telephone, we have deciphered the political double-talk and hereby present our translation. Sen. Russell stated: “Why was he allowed to squander million of dollars, when millions in employees’ pension contributions were not paid?” Translation:...
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Once a year, we celebrate Black History Month. For 29 days in February, we recall the contributions our people have made to world history. For those of us in the Virgin Islands, the names we recall are all too familiar – David Hamilton Jackson, Buddhoe, Queen Mary – and countless others who have solidified...
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Guest Opinion by G.O. Figure News from Government House is that a couple of Bookend Rasputins are conjuring and using beaucoup fuzzy science to write an energy policy for the territory. This on the heels of the Legislature’s recent edict of spite, one-ups-manship for the Governor’s senseless move of the Energy Office from DPNR to...
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