Sept. 18, 2002 – St. John supporters of John de Jongh and Paul Arnold are hosting a Cocktail party at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, in the Mongoose Junction Courtyard. the public is invited to hear both candidates discuss the issues of the coming election.
There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
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DE JONGH AND ARNOLD SUPPORTERS HOST PARTY
St. John supporters of John de Jongh and Paul Arnold are hosting a Cocktail Party in the Mongoose Junction Courtyard. The public is invited to hear both candidates discuss the issues of the coming election. There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO VIEW OEDIPUS, THE FILM
Sept. 18, 2002 – A film version of "Oedipus the King," the Sophocles play, will be shown in the AV Room at Antilles Upper School at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
The film was made as a joint project of the British Broadcasting Corporation and the American Films for the Humanities and Sciences workshop. Michael Pennington plays the role of the ill-fated king, supported by Claire Bloom as Jocasta and John Gielgud as Tiresius the prophet.
Although the showing is offered primarily for the humanities class of Antilles School, the public is invited to join them for the free presentation and, hopefully, a lively discussion to follow, said a release from the school.
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The film was made as a joint project of the British Broadcasting Corporation and the American Films for the Humanities and Sciences workshop. Michael Pennington plays the role of the ill-fated king, supported by Claire Bloom as Jocasta and John Gielgud as Tiresius the prophet.
Although the showing is offered primarily for the humanities class of Antilles School, the public is invited to join them for the free presentation and, hopefully, a lively discussion to follow, said a release from the school.
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UVI BULLETIN BOARD
Sept. 18, 2002 — The University of the Virgin Islands Bulletin Board issued Sept. 17 includes:
UVI's St. Croix Campus Invites All to a Caribbean Luau
The public is invited to a Caribbean Luau on UVI's St. Croix campus Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 9 p.m.
A pig roast, hula dancing, leis for all and a wide variety of musical entertainment are planned. The luau and other events and activities will be held at the Student Center building. Admission to the luau is free. Food and drink will be on sale. For more information call David Capriola at 692-4196.
Among the artists providing music will be Valrica Bryson, Voices in Harmony, Ayinde Popo, Ronnie Russell, the V.I. Arts Ensemble, Jeanette Cochran, Big Band and Caribbean Fusion Band.
"Full Moon Vibrations" to feature "Capoeira" Demonstration
The St. Thomas campus Student Government Association's African Heritage Committee will host its second "Full Moon Vibrations" event on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9 p.m. on the golf course of the St. Thomas campus.
A special presentation of "Capoeira," a form of African Brazilian dance and martial arts, is planned. For more information contact Junie Violenes at 693-1111.
Fall Research Symposium at Sports and Fitness Center
The university community and the V.I. public are invited to the second annual Fall Research Symposium sponsored by the UVI Science and Mathematics Division. The symposium runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center.
Oral and poster presentations by students who participated in summer and other research programs will be presented. For more information call Dr. Camille McKayle at 693-1329.
UVI's St. Thomas Bookstore to Close for Inventory September 24-30
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for End of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The Bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the Bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set September 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
Voter registration will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc.
Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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UVI's St. Croix Campus Invites All to a Caribbean Luau
The public is invited to a Caribbean Luau on UVI's St. Croix campus Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 9 p.m.
A pig roast, hula dancing, leis for all and a wide variety of musical entertainment are planned. The luau and other events and activities will be held at the Student Center building. Admission to the luau is free. Food and drink will be on sale. For more information call David Capriola at 692-4196.
Among the artists providing music will be Valrica Bryson, Voices in Harmony, Ayinde Popo, Ronnie Russell, the V.I. Arts Ensemble, Jeanette Cochran, Big Band and Caribbean Fusion Band.
"Full Moon Vibrations" to feature "Capoeira" Demonstration
The St. Thomas campus Student Government Association's African Heritage Committee will host its second "Full Moon Vibrations" event on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9 p.m. on the golf course of the St. Thomas campus.
A special presentation of "Capoeira," a form of African Brazilian dance and martial arts, is planned. For more information contact Junie Violenes at 693-1111.
Fall Research Symposium at Sports and Fitness Center
The university community and the V.I. public are invited to the second annual Fall Research Symposium sponsored by the UVI Science and Mathematics Division. The symposium runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center.
Oral and poster presentations by students who participated in summer and other research programs will be presented. For more information call Dr. Camille McKayle at 693-1329.
UVI's St. Thomas Bookstore to Close for Inventory September 24-30
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for End of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The Bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the Bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set September 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
Voter registration will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc.
Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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UVI BULLETIN BOARD
Sept. 18, 2002 — The University of the Virgin Islands Bulletin Board issued Sept. 17 includes:
UVI's St. Croix Campus Invites All to a Caribbean Luau
The public is invited to a Caribbean Luau on UVI's St. Croix campus Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 9 p.m.
A pig roast, hula dancing, leis for all and a wide variety of musical entertainment are planned. The luau and other events and activities will be held at the Student Center building. Admission to the luau is free. Food and drink will be on sale. For more information call David Capriola at 692-4196.
Among the artists providing music will be Valrica Bryson, Voices in Harmony, Ayinde Popo, Ronnie Russell, the V.I. Arts Ensemble, Jeanette Cochran, Big Band and Caribbean Fusion Band.
"Full Moon Vibrations" to feature "Capoeira" Demonstration
The St. Thomas campus Student Government Association's African Heritage Committee will host its second "Full Moon Vibrations" event on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9 p.m. on the golf course of the St. Thomas campus.
A special presentation of "Capoeira," a form of African Brazilian dance and martial arts, is planned. For more information contact Junie Violenes at 693-1111.
Fall Research Symposium at Sports and Fitness Center
The university community and the V.I. public are invited to the second annual Fall Research Symposium sponsored by the UVI Science and Mathematics Division. The symposium runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center.
Oral and poster presentations by students who participated in summer and other research programs will be presented. For more information call Dr. Camille McKayle at 693-1329.
UVI's St. Thomas Bookstore to Close for Inventory September 24-30
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for End of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The Bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the Bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set September 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
Voter registration will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc.
Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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UVI's St. Croix Campus Invites All to a Caribbean Luau
The public is invited to a Caribbean Luau on UVI's St. Croix campus Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 9 p.m.
A pig roast, hula dancing, leis for all and a wide variety of musical entertainment are planned. The luau and other events and activities will be held at the Student Center building. Admission to the luau is free. Food and drink will be on sale. For more information call David Capriola at 692-4196.
Among the artists providing music will be Valrica Bryson, Voices in Harmony, Ayinde Popo, Ronnie Russell, the V.I. Arts Ensemble, Jeanette Cochran, Big Band and Caribbean Fusion Band.
"Full Moon Vibrations" to feature "Capoeira" Demonstration
The St. Thomas campus Student Government Association's African Heritage Committee will host its second "Full Moon Vibrations" event on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9 p.m. on the golf course of the St. Thomas campus.
A special presentation of "Capoeira," a form of African Brazilian dance and martial arts, is planned. For more information contact Junie Violenes at 693-1111.
Fall Research Symposium at Sports and Fitness Center
The university community and the V.I. public are invited to the second annual Fall Research Symposium sponsored by the UVI Science and Mathematics Division. The symposium runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center.
Oral and poster presentations by students who participated in summer and other research programs will be presented. For more information call Dr. Camille McKayle at 693-1329.
UVI's St. Thomas Bookstore to Close for Inventory September 24-30
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for End of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The Bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the Bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set September 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
Voter registration will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc.
Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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UVI BULLETIN BOARD
Sept. 18, 2002 — The University of the Virgin Islands Bulletin Board issued Sept. 17 includes:
UVI's St. Croix Campus Invites All to a Caribbean Luau
The public is invited to a Caribbean Luau on UVI's St. Croix campus Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 9 p.m.
A pig roast, hula dancing, leis for all and a wide variety of musical entertainment are planned. The luau and other events and activities will be held at the Student Center building. Admission to the luau is free. Food and drink will be on sale. For more information call David Capriola at 692-4196.
Among the artists providing music will be Valrica Bryson, Voices in Harmony, Ayinde Popo, Ronnie Russell, the V.I. Arts Ensemble, Jeanette Cochran, Big Band and Caribbean Fusion Band.
"Full Moon Vibrations" to feature "Capoeira" Demonstration
The St. Thomas campus Student Government Association's African Heritage Committee will host its second "Full Moon Vibrations" event on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9 p.m. on the golf course of the St. Thomas campus.
A special presentation of "Capoeira," a form of African Brazilian dance and martial arts, is planned. For more information contact Junie Violenes at 693-1111.
Fall Research Symposium at Sports and Fitness Center
The university community and the V.I. public are invited to the second annual Fall Research Symposium sponsored by the UVI Science and Mathematics Division. The symposium runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center.
Oral and poster presentations by students who participated in summer and other research programs will be presented. For more information call Dr. Camille McKayle at 693-1329.
UVI's St. Thomas Bookstore to Close for Inventory September 24-30
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for End of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The Bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the Bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set September 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
Voter registration will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc.
Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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UVI's St. Croix Campus Invites All to a Caribbean Luau
The public is invited to a Caribbean Luau on UVI's St. Croix campus Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 9 p.m.
A pig roast, hula dancing, leis for all and a wide variety of musical entertainment are planned. The luau and other events and activities will be held at the Student Center building. Admission to the luau is free. Food and drink will be on sale. For more information call David Capriola at 692-4196.
Among the artists providing music will be Valrica Bryson, Voices in Harmony, Ayinde Popo, Ronnie Russell, the V.I. Arts Ensemble, Jeanette Cochran, Big Band and Caribbean Fusion Band.
"Full Moon Vibrations" to feature "Capoeira" Demonstration
The St. Thomas campus Student Government Association's African Heritage Committee will host its second "Full Moon Vibrations" event on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9 p.m. on the golf course of the St. Thomas campus.
A special presentation of "Capoeira," a form of African Brazilian dance and martial arts, is planned. For more information contact Junie Violenes at 693-1111.
Fall Research Symposium at Sports and Fitness Center
The university community and the V.I. public are invited to the second annual Fall Research Symposium sponsored by the UVI Science and Mathematics Division. The symposium runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center.
Oral and poster presentations by students who participated in summer and other research programs will be presented. For more information call Dr. Camille McKayle at 693-1329.
UVI's St. Thomas Bookstore to Close for Inventory September 24-30
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for End of Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The Bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the Bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set September 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
Voter registration will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc.
Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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UVI'S CARIBBEAN LUAU INVITES ALL
UVI's St. Croix campus Caribbean Luau is set for Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 9 p.m. The Luau will include food and entertainment and is open to the UVI community as well as the general public. It will be held on the grounds of the St. Croix campus, adjacent to the Cafatorium.
Among artists providing music will be Valrica Bryson, Voices in Harmony, Ayinde Popo, Ronnie Russell, the V.I. Arts Ensemble, and Caribbean Fusion Band.
For more details, see the UVI Bulletin Board for Sept. 17 in Source Schools section.
Among artists providing music will be Valrica Bryson, Voices in Harmony, Ayinde Popo, Ronnie Russell, the V.I. Arts Ensemble, and Caribbean Fusion Band.
For more details, see the UVI Bulletin Board for Sept. 17 in Source Schools section.
VOTER REGISTRATION BY UVI CAFETERIA
Voter Registration Set September 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
Voter registration will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc.
Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
Voter registration will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc.
Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
LEADERS MUST SOLVE INSURANCE, ECONOMIC CRISES
Dear Editor,
For the past several years there has been an insurance crisis in the Virgin Islands where insurance rates have been going up and availability has been going down. Homeowners and business owners alike have been suffering through the predicament. Yet our so-called political leaders have refused to tackle the tough issue.
Eight hundred employees are out of work at Hovensa and the game continues. Rather than acknowledging the problem and seeking to find solutions with all those at stake, the present administration finds it convenient to blame others and to ignore the mess. [The Charles] Turnbull administration officials say it is not their problem, the James team says it knows nothing about the crisis.
And that is exactly why Michael Bornn and Arnold Golden are running for governor and lieutenant governor.
When 800 people get laid off in the Virgin Islands, it is the governor's and the lieutenant governor's problem. Leaders will sit down and find solutions, not play the blame game.
The fact that the layoffs are in St. Croix makes it even more serious. The neglect of St. Croix continues to baffle me. How can the governor sit by and watch as St. Croix loses cruise ships, crime becomes rampant, the economy is in depression and yet another 800 people are laid off? And yet these people have the nerve to ask Crucians for their votes.
Like it or not, Hovensa is the only viable economic factor on St. Croix. Rather than always blaming Hovensa, the Bornn/Golden team will work with that company and other business and labor concerns in the VI to build a robust economy.
Folks, we have an insurance crisis it is time we acknowledge it and start implementing solutions such as tort reform, tax incentives, creating a business-friendly environment and attracting insurance carriers back to the Virgin Islands.
I strongly recommend that the governor, lieutenant governor and Senate leaders sit down now with Hovensa to address the immediate crisis in obtaining insurance for Hovensa employees and stop playing the blame game.
Michael Bornn
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
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For the past several years there has been an insurance crisis in the Virgin Islands where insurance rates have been going up and availability has been going down. Homeowners and business owners alike have been suffering through the predicament. Yet our so-called political leaders have refused to tackle the tough issue.
Eight hundred employees are out of work at Hovensa and the game continues. Rather than acknowledging the problem and seeking to find solutions with all those at stake, the present administration finds it convenient to blame others and to ignore the mess. [The Charles] Turnbull administration officials say it is not their problem, the James team says it knows nothing about the crisis.
And that is exactly why Michael Bornn and Arnold Golden are running for governor and lieutenant governor.
When 800 people get laid off in the Virgin Islands, it is the governor's and the lieutenant governor's problem. Leaders will sit down and find solutions, not play the blame game.
The fact that the layoffs are in St. Croix makes it even more serious. The neglect of St. Croix continues to baffle me. How can the governor sit by and watch as St. Croix loses cruise ships, crime becomes rampant, the economy is in depression and yet another 800 people are laid off? And yet these people have the nerve to ask Crucians for their votes.
Like it or not, Hovensa is the only viable economic factor on St. Croix. Rather than always blaming Hovensa, the Bornn/Golden team will work with that company and other business and labor concerns in the VI to build a robust economy.
Folks, we have an insurance crisis it is time we acknowledge it and start implementing solutions such as tort reform, tax incentives, creating a business-friendly environment and attracting insurance carriers back to the Virgin Islands.
I strongly recommend that the governor, lieutenant governor and Senate leaders sit down now with Hovensa to address the immediate crisis in obtaining insurance for Hovensa employees and stop playing the blame game.
Michael Bornn
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
We welcome and encourage readers to keep the dialogue going by responding to Source commentary. Letters should be e-mailed with name and place of residence to source@viaccess.net.
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LEADERS MUST SOLVE INSURANCE, ECONOMIC CRISES
Dear Editor,
For the past several years there has been an insurance crisis in the Virgin Islands where insurance rates have been going up and availability has been going down. Homeowners and business owners alike have been suffering through the predicament. Yet our so-called political leaders have refused to tackle the tough issue.
Eight hundred employees are out of work at Hovensa and the game continues. Rather than acknowledging the problem and seeking to find solutions with all those at stake, the present administration finds it convenient to blame others and to ignore the mess. [The Charles] Turnbull administration officials say it is not their problem, the James team says it knows nothing about the crisis.
And that is exactly why Michael Bornn and Arnold Golden are running for governor and lieutenant governor.
When 800 people get laid off in the Virgin Islands, it is the governor's and the lieutenant governor's problem. Leaders will sit down and find solutions, not play the blame game.
The fact that the layoffs are in St. Croix makes it even more serious. The neglect of St. Croix continues to baffle me. How can the governor sit by and watch as St. Croix loses cruise ships, crime becomes rampant, the economy is in depression and yet another 800 people are laid off? And yet these people have the nerve to ask Crucians for their votes.
Like it or not, Hovensa is the only viable economic factor on St. Croix. Rather than always blaming Hovensa, the Bornn/Golden team will work with that company and other business and labor concerns in the VI to build a robust economy.
Folks, we have an insurance crisis it is time we acknowledge it and start implementing solutions such as tort reform, tax incentives, creating a business-friendly environment and attracting insurance carriers back to the Virgin Islands.
I strongly recommend that the governor, lieutenant governor and Senate leaders sit down now with Hovensa to address the immediate crisis in obtaining insurance for Hovensa employees and stop playing the blame game.
Michael Bornn
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
We welcome and encourage readers to keep the dialogue going by responding to Source commentary. Letters should be e-mailed with name and place of residence to source@viaccess.net.
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For the past several years there has been an insurance crisis in the Virgin Islands where insurance rates have been going up and availability has been going down. Homeowners and business owners alike have been suffering through the predicament. Yet our so-called political leaders have refused to tackle the tough issue.
Eight hundred employees are out of work at Hovensa and the game continues. Rather than acknowledging the problem and seeking to find solutions with all those at stake, the present administration finds it convenient to blame others and to ignore the mess. [The Charles] Turnbull administration officials say it is not their problem, the James team says it knows nothing about the crisis.
And that is exactly why Michael Bornn and Arnold Golden are running for governor and lieutenant governor.
When 800 people get laid off in the Virgin Islands, it is the governor's and the lieutenant governor's problem. Leaders will sit down and find solutions, not play the blame game.
The fact that the layoffs are in St. Croix makes it even more serious. The neglect of St. Croix continues to baffle me. How can the governor sit by and watch as St. Croix loses cruise ships, crime becomes rampant, the economy is in depression and yet another 800 people are laid off? And yet these people have the nerve to ask Crucians for their votes.
Like it or not, Hovensa is the only viable economic factor on St. Croix. Rather than always blaming Hovensa, the Bornn/Golden team will work with that company and other business and labor concerns in the VI to build a robust economy.
Folks, we have an insurance crisis it is time we acknowledge it and start implementing solutions such as tort reform, tax incentives, creating a business-friendly environment and attracting insurance carriers back to the Virgin Islands.
I strongly recommend that the governor, lieutenant governor and Senate leaders sit down now with Hovensa to address the immediate crisis in obtaining insurance for Hovensa employees and stop playing the blame game.
Michael Bornn
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
We welcome and encourage readers to keep the dialogue going by responding to Source commentary. Letters should be e-mailed with name and place of residence to source@viaccess.net.
Publisher's note : Like the St. John Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
