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For years here in the Virgin Islands, there has been a conversation by so many people in regards to children being born in this territory to expatriate parents and about …
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Another election day will soon be here, and one of the many concerns of a large percentage of residents, especially on Tortola, is water. The name Biwater always comes up, …
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We hear so many people every day talk about respect and lack thereof in these times, and many of them blame someone else. The problem with the blame game is …
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It is time that those politicians whose only interest is re-election — and their supporters — stop their rhetoric and be honest and straightforward with everyone. We are a territory …
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Greed started taking the Virgin Islands toward self-destruction when the territory first embraced financial services, but our political leaders and many business and religious leaders have continued to encourage the …
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Over the past years, there have been many discussions about banking services here in the Virgin Islands, and, yes, there is a lot to be desired. Now that the people …
Volunteerism is defined as serving one’s community without compensation. Unfortunately, because of greed, many volunteer organisations worldwide have been robbed by their executive officers. In today’s world, there are numerous …
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Over the past years, many Christian residents, including ministers of religion, government ministers, politicians and many others, keep saying that this is a Christian community. However, the actions of many …
I feel it very important that I address information about passports that was reported on the radio on June 19 pursuant to a joint release issued by Government Information Services …
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Over the years since I returned home in 1986 (and I do believe the situation existed before I returned) this government and past governments in their endeavour to develop this …
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We are now going through another “National Democratic Party Done Deal” in the form of the Recovery and Development Plan, which many are talking about — some in a negative …
We hear politicians, ministers of religion, business owners and many others refer to this territory as a Christian community. Those of us who read the Bible have read the conversation …
Tuesday marked six months after Hurricane Irma. As we take time to look back at the many pleasant and unpleasant experiences throughout our lifetime — including the experiences we have …
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We all understand why laws are made, and why regulations and policies are put in place in conjunction with the laws. However, at times, many of us are at a …
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Living on a hill at Pockwood Pond since the September hurricanes has been very trying but sometimes a good experience. During the weeks after Hurricane Irma, which destroyed my van, …
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