John Engerman To Buyout BDO VI And Change Company Name Following BDO Puerto Rico Corruption Scandal
Police Commissioner Nominee Finally Arrives In Territory
Senator On Jeffery Epstein: 'Widespread Corruption' In USVI; 'He Has People On His Payroll'
Plaskett To Local Elected Officials: Donate Funds Received From Jeffery Epstein To Charitable Causes
International Media Turn Attention To Little St. James, Island In USVI Belonging To Jeffery Epstein
Customs And Border Protection Agents Seize $372K On Beach In St. Thomas
Dear Governor Bryan: We write to you to express our concern and to seek resolution of the problem of the status of horseracing and the development of the Clinton Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas. In 2015, there was talk of having a new, upgraded racetrack in St. Thomas. We saw certain people coming out of […]
“Suicide is a global phenomenon,” according to the World Health Organization…“In much of the world, suicide is stigmatized and condemned for religious or cultural reasons. In some countries, suicidal behaviour is a criminal offence punishable by law. Suicide is therefore often a secretive act surrounded...
There has been at times abuses of power in the semi- autonomous branches of our government including WAPA with a failure to follow basic accounting protocols and proper fiduciary oversight. The result is no accountability, mismanagement of assets, no bid contracts, questionable spending, inflated construction...
I write an open letter to constructively criticize DPNR Commission-Designee Jean Pierre Oriol’s interpretation of Title 25, Chapter 15 (Motorboats) that the law requires registration of paddleboards and kayaks. I respectfully submit DPNR’s interpretation is wrong and should be corrected, and the public...
“Centuries ago our founders created a system of laws and not men. In our system of government there are procedures in place, based on certain values – impartiality, respect for institutions, the idea that a public office is a public trust, not a private bauble.” David Brooks, Opinion entitled:...
Early in the morning at Magen’s Bay one can witness noticeable groups of seniors exercising, which is awesome. There is another group that swims at Brewer’s Bay from what I heard, at about 5 o’clock am daily, commendable. These activities serve two major purposes: promotion of health and human...
Dear Editor, “The first Friday of the month of May of each year shall be observed as Teachers’ Day throughout the Virgin Islands.” That is enactment of the Virgin Islands Code Title 1, section 172. Section 174 a of Title1, enacts that as part of the observance of Teachers’ Day, the Virgin Islands...
This long overdue commentary comes on the heels of the 2nd declaration of the mental health crisis in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is an attempt to expose and educate the public on this matter and give an overarching opine on how we can begin mending a systemic problem. There continues to be ongoing discussion...
O ye, who see perplexities over your heads, beneath your feet, and to the right and left of you; you will be an eternal enigma unto yourselves until ye become humble and joyful as children. Then will ye find Me, and having found Me in yourselves, you will rule over worlds, and looking out from […]
On any given day traveling throughout the Virgin Islands, especially in the town area, there is a noticeable sight that breaks my heart and with confidence, this writer believes, you the reader, shares this same sentiment. It appears to be an increase of the mentally ill in the streets of the Virgin...
