Commentary

No one argues against a company’s right to be profitable and to get rich – even very rich. We do argue against its right to get astronomically rich when the only way it can do so is at the expense of the health of the people around it along with the sea, land and animals.

Many in the Virgin Islands encourage the growth of marine tourism, but Ron Vargo writes about the negative side effects from an unbridled marine agenda that could turn into an ecological and cultural nightmare in places like Round Bay on St. John.

Gerald Bove writes about the effects of climate change and how the efforts and intentions of people in the USVI are “the most important part of the path towards greater resiliency…”

Filippo Cassinelli itemizes how tourists to the territory spend their money. He believes that the foundation of the Virgin Islands economy is successful tourism; therefore, it must be supported and encouraged to grow.

BLUA's voteon the Cowgirl Bebop appeal was not about legal errors or capricious decisions, it was purely about the personal preferences of five individuals, only one of whom lives on St. John.

For many, the idea of building a wall or a fence to halt migration is not just discriminatory, but largely unworkable. David Jessop writes that if the decision by the Dominican Republic to construct a ‘fence’ along its border with Haiti is to be understood, it needs to be better explained across the region.

David Johnson explains the field of data science -- its importance and its power to change the world. He advises young people on how to make data science a career choice in a world that has a great need for data scientists.

Basil Springer asks how can CARICOM pivot, using its own resources and talents, and how can we leverage the potential of USVI/CARICOM partnerships to our mutual benefit?

Brianne Beatty gives many reasons why The Bebop floating lounge and restaurant project is an important and worthwhile addition to the Virgin Islands economy.

Anthony D. Thomas, chairman of the WAPA Governing Board, thanked Lawrence Kupfer and Clinton T. Hedrington Jr. for their years of service to the V.I. Water and Power Authority.