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Virgin Islands Tourism Marketing: An #EpicFail?
Virgin Islands tourism has been on my mind lately. I’m always amazed at the numerous ads I always see about Atlantis, the Bahamas, Jamaica and Puerto Rico, among others. Yet, I rarely see any advertising about the US Virgin Islands. … read more
Posted in Tourism
Tagged Tourism, Virgin Islands Tourism
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Should Alvin Williams be allowed to get away with Corruption?
It’s been released in the press today that Alvin Williams, former Senator in the Virgin Islands Legislature, will plead guilty to one count of corruption and would face up to 20 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines, … read more
Posted in Politics
Tagged Corruption, Government
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How Many More Patriots Must Die Bearing Dreams Deferred?
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore– And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over– like a syrupy sweet? Maybe … read more
Posted in Community
Tagged Constitution, St. Croix, St. Thomas
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How Could Senator Hill “Go to Bed Feeling Good?”
In today’s Source, I read that the “Senate Considers Tax Exemptions for Bank-like Companies.” This measure is being proposed as something that will bring both jobs and (tax) revenue to the Virgin Islands. The International Banking Entities (IBEs) involved would … read more
Posted in Economy, Politics
Tagged Banking, Economy, FDIC, International, Investment, Legislature, Regulation, SEC, Securities
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I Sure Hope We All Know How to Swim
I sure hope we all know how to swim I’m telling you…in the Virgin Islands, we’re facing dire times. I had stayed away from positing on All Things VI because the news is so depressing. Yet, like Pressure (Buss Pipe) … read more
So You Say You’re A True Virgin Islander
I wanted to take some time to define the term “Virgin Islander.” With the intent of devising a meaningful definition around which the masses of Virgin Islanders can unite, I am writing this article. On one hand, many of us have … read more
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Where Are The Ones Who Put Territory First?
I learned something great from Senator John McCain. His campaign slogan is “Country First.” And, recent discussion have caused me to think about what that means for us as Virgin Islanders. Several people have asked me: “I’m a ______. What … read more
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