Op-ed: Governor Needs to Address Immigration Issue and Local Behavior by Some Students
Donna M. Christensen asks, on behalf of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands, that the Mapp-Potter administration confront a national issue and a local issue, as soon as possible.
Virtue of the Week: Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is being cheerful, happy and full of spirit. It is doing something wholeheartedly and eagerly. When you are enthusiastic, you have a positive attitude.
A Pride Parade – Without Gospel Quotes
Alexander Randall 5th, Ph.D., is a professor of communications at the University of the Virgin Islands who took his daughter and his “gender fluid” son to see the Gay Pride Parade recently held in Frederiksted.
Op-ed: How Is Our Government Spending Federal Hurricane Relief Funds?
Soraya Diase Coffelt, JD, MJS, asks for more transparency and accountability from the present Virgin Islands administration. She accuses it of the mismanagement of recovery funds.
Virtue of the Week: Generosity
Generosity is giving and sharing. You share freely, not with the idea of receiving something in return. You find ways to give others happiness, and give just for the joy of giving.
AARP Speaks on Gay Equality
AARP in the Virgin Islands supports and reaches out to the gay community and is participating in the gay celebratory events that are being held annually in June.
Virtue of the Week: Service
Service is giving to others, making a difference in their lives. You consider their needs as important as your own. Be helpful without waiting to be asked. Perform every job with excellence.
Miscommunication Strands Travelers, Shows Need for Better Procedures
Miscommunication between airline's office and the "boots on the ground' strands travelers and puts territory in a bad light for tourists. And the solution could have been so easy.
Op-Ed: Facing Reality – The Coming Fiscal Storm
In 2007 Chuck Prince, CEO of Citigroup said, "When the music stops, things will get complicated. But as long as the music is playing, you've got to get up and dance. We're still dancing." In the Virgin Islands, leaders are still dancing.
Virtue of the Week: Helpfulness
Helpfulness is being of service to others, doing thoughtful things that make a difference in their lives. Offer your help without waiting to be asked. Ask for help when you need it.
Coming Thursday: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” “Jurrasic World: Fallen Kindom” (3D) and “Tag”
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Judge Prompts Talks Over Child-At-Risk Lawsuit
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Advocates for at-risk children went to Superior Court Monday hoping to keep a provider of counseling services on the job for those under supervision by the Department of Human Services. Instead, the j...
