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Written by
Edgar Leonard

October 6, 2021

COMMENTARY — Ideas offered for better gov’t

The institution of government matters, and it is legit. Nonetheless, the government is often criticised, maligned and raked mercilessly over hot coal. Some of the criticism is self-inflicted and well-deserved. …

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by Edgar Leonard
August 18, 2021

COMMENTARY —Covid, Festival, Olympics addressed

Covid-19, the August Emancipation Festival and the Olympics are all worthy of a separate commentary. Nonetheless, there is currently a confluence of these issues, so I will take the bold …

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by Edgar Leonard
July 14, 2021

COMMENTARY — VI gentrification, part two

This commentary, continued from last week’s edition, is the second of a two-part series.   The debate on the equity and inequity of gentrification is heated and controversial. The following …

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by Edgar Leonard
July 7, 2021

COMMENTARY — VI ‘gentrification,’ part one

Land is a scarce non-renewable resource and a tangible asset in the Virgin Islands. But at the current rate of sale, in a few short generations most Virgin Islanders will …

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by Edgar Leonard
June 9, 2021

COMMENTARY — Call made to rekindle softball’s ‘glory days’

Virgin Islands softball once soared and reached the pinnacle of international competition, excellence, and prominence. However, its status and standing has declined precipitously in the past decades. As such, the …

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by Edgar Leonard
November 13, 2019

COMMENTARY — VI urged to explore ‘blue economy’

The environment extends across all governmental and private-sector actions and operations. As such, the Virgin Islands government should establish a strong environmental programme. Proper environmental management entails conserving, protecting, employing …

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by Edgar Leonard
March 25, 2019

COMMENTARY — Voters urged to hit the polls

The table is set for the Virgin Islands’ general election. Premier Dr. Orlando Smith dissolved the House of Assembly in January and set an election date for Monday. Last Thursday …

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by Edgar Leonard
February 22, 2019

Commentary — Voters urged to hit the polls

The table is set for the Virgin Islands’ general election. Premier Dr. Orlando Smith dissolved the House of Assembly in January and set an election date for Monday. Last Thursday …

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by Edgar Leonard
February 5, 2019

Commentary — Ideas offered for economy

The Virgin Islands is a 59-square-mile, resource-poor territory lying between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean with an approximate population of 34,000, a gross domestic product of about …

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by Edgar Leonard
December 18, 2018

Commentary — Ideas offered for insurance reform

The Virgin Islands lies in a hurricane zone, and hurricanes pose a serious risk to VI residents’ economic and financial security, as well as their personal well-being. Prior to being …

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by Edgar Leonard
December 6, 2018

Commentary — ‘Steady hand’ sought to guide VI

Within two weeks in September 2017, hurricanes Irma and Maria slammed into the Virgin Islands, causing approximately $3.6 billion in facility damages. These damages were felt in many sectors: medical, …

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by Edgar Leonard
October 31, 2018

Commentary — Asphalt roads compared to concrete

Many municipalities, including the Virgin Islands, struggle to decide whether to construct their roads with concrete or asphalt. The Portland Concrete Association promotes concrete as the road construction material of …

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by Edgar Leonard
July 24, 2018

COMMENTARY — Will runway project bring enough planes?

If the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway is extended and terminal upgraded, will major airlines from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and so on dash to start nonstop …

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by Edgar Leonard

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