How dare you, Mario Moorhead?

How dare you propose to use the system to your advantage and register to vote in the upcoming primary election as a Democrat? How dare you attach your name, your image, your power and your standing in the community to the most significant and historical political movement in Virgin Islands History – the strategic use of the electoral system to depose Gov. John P. deJongh, Jr.?

Just look at how your actions are upsetting people! Didn’t you hear Mrs. Jeris Browne last week denounce you harshly on her radio program en Espanol? Didn’t you say that her vicious attack made you a new “anus?” Didn’t your actions drive her to call you (and that other provocateur) Lawrence “Recon” Olive murderers?

What in the world makes you think you are worthy to join the ranks of those such as Mrs. Browne? Don’t you know who she is? Read more »

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Atty. Lee Rohn’s “ex parte” request for a restraining order against CruciansInFocus.com, DemManSay.com and several individuals has been denied by Virgin Islands Superior Court Judge James Carroll III.

On July 23, Rohn filed an action in Virgin Islands Superior Court for “Slander and Defamation” against the aforementioned websites; CIF President Michael Springer; Atty. Jeffrey Moorhead; Former Senator Adelbert Bryan; Claude Gerard; Edwin Callwood; Dwayne Callwood; and “John Does.”

Rohn in her filing says her suit is “based on the fact that Defendants have repeatedly published false, defamatory, libelous statements concerning Rohn; and that the actions of the Defendants “have and will continue to ruin Plaintiff’s reputation in the community.” Read more »

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So you want “four more years” Governor? Well, it’s time to come in front of the people and tell them why you deserve another term.

Crucians In Focus is joining the voices who are calling for a series of debates between incumbent Virgin Islands Governor John P. deJongh, Jr., and the Democratic team that has mounted the most visible public opposition.

This election season is special – for the first time, a sitting Democratic governor is being challenged for re-election from within the Democratic party – so the debates need to happen before the September 11 primary.

Governor, it’s time to come down from the mountain and speak without the protection of a carefully staged news conference and a controlled script. It’s time to speak directly to the people who elected you nearly four years ago and are entitled to an explanation for the vast disparity between what you promised and what you’ve done.

Of the declared Democratic challengers.  candidates Senator Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg and Samuel Baptiste have issued a formal debate challenge to de Jongh and Lt. Governor Gregory Francis.  Read more »

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The lack of a running mate has forced Sen. Terrence “Positive” Nelson to withdraw his formal candidacy for Governor and refocus his efforts on retaining his seat in the Virgin Islands Legislature.

But Nelson remained adamant that voters must remove the “tyrant” in Government House, even if the vote they now cast in that race will not be for him and said that fear of repercussions may have played a role in his ability to find a candidate for lieutenant governor.

At a news conference Wednesday morning, Nelson, a candidate of the Independent Citizens Movement (ICM) Party,  elaborated on a detailed platform that included his stands on numerous issues including crime, health care, infrastructure, the financial health of the Territory and energy, including an assertion that the VI Water and Power Authority should be replaced  by a publicly owned utility. Read more »

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By Cheryl Wade, MD, PC

Cancer is the end result of a stressed cell no longer able to compensate and so it functions in a disturbed and abnormal manner.  Treatment, therefore,  should be based on restoring normal cell function rather than solely focusing on trying to kill cancer. 

For example, Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance.  As the body attempts to overcome this resistance, it produces an abundance of insulin and insulin like growth factors which are known triggers for cellular proliferation. We know that cellular proliferation is one of several initiating events in cancer formation.  

Additionally, Type 2 diabetes is part of “Metabolic Syndrome” which includes obesity, and elevated blood cholesterol and fats (hyperlipidemias). This syndrome is associated with colon cancer.   

Chronic inflammation is also an initiator for cancer and there is a link between immune system activation of inflammation in the blood vessels which leads to atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries and cancer.  Read more »

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The objectivity of Virgin Islands Board of Elections member Raymond Williams has been challenged follwing his reported participation last month in the public campaign kickoff event for US Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen.

St. Croix Atty. Jeffrey B.C. Moorhead has asked for a full investigation of Williams’ participation in the July 25th event and has called for Williams’ resignation in a communication to Board of Elections Supervisor John Abramson.

Williams is the Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Gregory Francis and an official of the Virgin Islands Democratic Party. Board of Election members are required to refrain from any political involvement that might raise questions about their ability to objectively perform his duties as they relate to the electoral process. This includes public participation in events related to and the endorsement of political candidates. Read more »

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Where do we turn when the police feel threatened?

Last month the members of the Special Operations Bureau (SOB) learned they would now be working in two thinly staffed shifts of seven members each because they’ve generated too much overtime expense as an intact unit of 15.

Police operations officials have said that the decision puts the officers in a “dangerous” and “vicarious” position. And Police union officials have called the decision “life threatening” and have said outright that the decision, and the lack of manpower it provides for this unit, was a direct contributor to the two shooting deaths on July 12 at Coki Point. But, at this writing, the decision stands.

Crime is out of control. Just last week, Police Commissioner Novelle Francis expressed the outrage of a tortured community after a judge suspended the sentence for former Sen. Carmen Wesselhoft’s nephew after he was busted with assault weapons and drugs in his car. Situations created by gang-type activities and the message sent by the judiciary that crime only carries consequences for those without the right political connections are stoking the fire. Read more »

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Former Lt. Governor Gerard “Luz” James II kicked off his campaign for Governor of the Virgin Islands with a rally Sunday in Frederiksted and revealed that his search for a running mate was not an easy one.

An estimated 250 people attended the rally for the Democratic candidate and his running mate, Democratic National Committeeman Glen Smith.

James said when he decided to run that individuals he approached about running on his ticket were reluctant to do so. He said it “took the Democratic National Committeeman to step up,” and join him in the race for Government House. Read more »

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There are two good reasons that Sen. Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg continues the fight to repeal a section of the VI Code that allows the government to sell property tax liens to third parties for collection. 

The first reason is because as long as that law is on the books, property is at risk. 

The second reason is a company called Chilmark, registered to and operated by one Gov. John P. deJongh, Jr. 

Donastorg has repeatedly advocated for the repeal of legislation passed in 1999 that allows property tax liens to be sold by the Government and during Tuesday’s Senate Session he made another attempt to protect local property owners from this law. The eight members of the Senate Majority refused to support Donastorg’s effort to get the tax lien sale repeal on the agenda.  Read more »

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