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The latest revelations of political and financial corruption in the Government of the Virgin Islands may signal an endgame scenario for Governor John P. deJongh’s administration, as well as the prevailing majority in the territory’s legislature.  This stunning and unbelievable proposition concerning the immanent political dislocation of the executive and legislative branches of government is [Read More →]

Although the winter of 2012 has descended on paradise USA, some are suggesting that there is a “Virgin Islands Spring” on the immediate political horizon. In the wake of unfolding political revelations pointing to gross financial and fiscal mismanagement if not corruption in the VI legislature; odious political corruption and reckless immorality accusations against the [Read More →]

While reflecting on the struggles and epic journey that has resulted in the Government of the United States enacting an official Federal holiday in recognition of the work and contribution of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. there remains many ironies, paradoxes and insidious resistance.  From this writer’s local perspective as a recent resident [Read More →]

We explore great, profound and enduring myths that helped to formulate and maintain how things are defined and operate in this universe of phenomena.  In this earthy world material world of phenomena ideas and concepts have been formulated and crystallized that which constitutes the way we see the universe, and world, and the range of [Read More →]

The whereabouts of the Virgin Islands Governor John deJongh on Monday January 9, between 7:15 PM and 8:30 PM, continues to generate much attention, controversy and in some instances hilarious comedy.  The latest revelations allege that a friend of deJongh’s thirty-five year old paramour approached the reporting witness and disclosed that she is very distraught [Read More →]

Paradise USA may be transitioning from the ridiculous to the theater of the absurd… While the VI territory is on the brink of bankruptcy as a result of financial malfeasance, fiscal mismanagement and political corruption, unfolding events relative to the controversial Alpine waste management proposal currently under consider is being characterized by an expert as [Read More →]

The northern hills of Grove Place, on St. Croix in the USVI was the venue for an interesting informal meeting of mainlanders ostensibly visiting the island to discuss plans underway for a four to eight week visit to Ethiopia. Gary James a recent transplant to the big island from New York City is an author [Read More →]

Biblical injunctions as well as respective cultures over the millennia have predicted the “end times” of the world as we know it today.  The “second coming of Lord Jesus Christ” is among the must popular idea of the “last judgment” narratives.  One of the more ominous and immanent predictions of our earthly demise is that [Read More →]

The biblical story of the Three Wise Kings of the Magi represents the beginnings of Christianity, vis-à-vis, their visitation of the infant Jesus Christ baring offerings.  And the three king’s story is the foundation of the annual Three Kings Day celebration around the world. Three Kings Day is celebrated on January 6, and is observed [Read More →]

In a stunning overnight political turnaround, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Joint Board of Elections, Mr. Rupert Ross, reversed his categorical denial that he did not receive the letter dated October 26, 2011 addressed to him, over the signature of Senator Ronald Russell, concerning the eligibility of Senator Alicia Hansen’s to remain in her VI [Read More →]