Aug. 25, 2002 – Tamra Olive comes to her senior year at Charlotte Amalie High School with a lot of new knowledge about what goes on in Washington, D.C. She spent 10 days in August at the National Young Leaders Conference, along with high school students from throughout the United States, interacting, working through issues, meeting Congressional members and staff, and seeing what happens in D.C. apart from Capitol Hill.
The students spent several hours with journalists from Fox News Channel, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, and CNN, hearing a panel and then discussing current events, journalistic ethics, news prioritization, and the inside scoop on careers in journalism.
"More young people should attend, it's exciting, and I really learned a lot," Tamra said
On the Hill, the students were welcomed to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, an honor usually reserved for members of Congress and their special guests, said a release.
In the chamber where the State of the Union Address takes place, the students were told by Tim Kennedy, staff member to U.S. Representative William Thornberry of Texas, in this room "our government has shaped the history of this country. Many pieces of legislation have been crafted and deals have been struck that have changed the course of our nation in this very room."
Kennedy concluded, "There is not a doubt in my mind that some of you here will take up the challenge of elected office."
Tamra, daughter of Laverne and Thomas Olive of St. Thomas, said she most enjoyed Capitol Hill, visiting the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and the Delegate's office and staff. Her future lies, however, she believes, in working in the criminal justice system, and she plans to start college studies after she graduates.
Sponsoring organization of the conference, Congressional Youth Leadership Council, was founded in 1985. Each year 7,000 outstanding select youth participate in 24 sessions of the conference.
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SWEDISH CITIZENS CAN VOTE AT THE V.I. CONSULATE
Aug. 25, 2002 – Swedish citizens in the Virgin Islands are advised that Swedish elections will be conducted between Aug. 16 and Sept. 1, 2002, according to a release from Honorary Swedish Consul Maria Tankenson Hodge.
Any Swedish citizen is entitled to vote in an election to the Swedish or European Parliament, as well as in a nationwide referendum, as long as he or she is at least 18 years of age on Election Day and has ever been entered in the Swedish population register. In addition, the citizen must be entered in the electoral roll. A Swedish citizen living abroad is automatically entered in the electoral roll if he or she has left the country within the past 10 years. Otherwise, the Tax Authority must be notified at least 30 days prior to the election that the citizen wishes to be entered in the roll.
Election material for eligible voters is available in the Virgin Islands at the offices of the Consul, 1340 Taarneberg, St. Thomas. This location is near the corner where Innovative Cable and Innovative Telephone are located.
Citizens may vote by mail, or in person at the consulate between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 30. Any Swedish citizen may feel free to call the Consul 774-6845 with any questions regarding these matters.
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Any Swedish citizen is entitled to vote in an election to the Swedish or European Parliament, as well as in a nationwide referendum, as long as he or she is at least 18 years of age on Election Day and has ever been entered in the Swedish population register. In addition, the citizen must be entered in the electoral roll. A Swedish citizen living abroad is automatically entered in the electoral roll if he or she has left the country within the past 10 years. Otherwise, the Tax Authority must be notified at least 30 days prior to the election that the citizen wishes to be entered in the roll.
Election material for eligible voters is available in the Virgin Islands at the offices of the Consul, 1340 Taarneberg, St. Thomas. This location is near the corner where Innovative Cable and Innovative Telephone are located.
Citizens may vote by mail, or in person at the consulate between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 30. Any Swedish citizen may feel free to call the Consul 774-6845 with any questions regarding these matters.
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SWEDISH CITIZENS CAN VOTE AT THE V.I. CONSULATE
Aug. 25, 2002 – Swedish citizens in the Virgin Islands are advised that Swedish elections will be conducted between Aug. 16 and Sept. 1, 2002, according to a release from Honorary Swedish Consul Maria Tankenson Hodge.
Any Swedish citizen is entitled to vote in an election to the Swedish or European Parliament, as well as in a nationwide referendum, as long as he or she is at least 18 years of age on Election Day and has ever been entered in the Swedish population register. In addition, the citizen must be entered in the electoral roll. A Swedish citizen living abroad is automatically entered in the electoral roll if he or she has left the country within the past 10 years. Otherwise, the Tax Authority must be notified at least 30 days prior to the election that the citizen wishes to be entered in the roll.
Election material for eligible voters is available in the Virgin Islands at the offices of the Consul, 1340 Taarneberg, St. Thomas. This location is near the corner where Innovative Cable and Innovative Telephone are located.
Citizens may vote by mail, or in person at the consulate between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 30. Any Swedish citizen may feel free to call the Consul 774-6845 with any questions regarding these matters.
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Any Swedish citizen is entitled to vote in an election to the Swedish or European Parliament, as well as in a nationwide referendum, as long as he or she is at least 18 years of age on Election Day and has ever been entered in the Swedish population register. In addition, the citizen must be entered in the electoral roll. A Swedish citizen living abroad is automatically entered in the electoral roll if he or she has left the country within the past 10 years. Otherwise, the Tax Authority must be notified at least 30 days prior to the election that the citizen wishes to be entered in the roll.
Election material for eligible voters is available in the Virgin Islands at the offices of the Consul, 1340 Taarneberg, St. Thomas. This location is near the corner where Innovative Cable and Innovative Telephone are located.
Citizens may vote by mail, or in person at the consulate between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 30. Any Swedish citizen may feel free to call the Consul 774-6845 with any questions regarding these matters.
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SWEDISH CITIZENS CAN VOTE AT THE V.I. CONSULATE
Aug. 25, 2002 – Swedish citizens in the Virgin Islands are advised that Swedish elections will be conducted between Aug. 16 and Sept. 1, 2002, according to a release from Honorary Swedish Consul Maria Tankenson Hodge.
Any Swedish citizen is entitled to vote in an election to the Swedish or European Parliament, as well as in a nationwide referendum, as long as he or she is at least 18 years of age on Election Day and has ever been entered in the Swedish population register. In addition, the citizen must be entered in the electoral roll. A Swedish citizen living abroad is automatically entered in the electoral roll if he or she has left the country within the past 10 years. Otherwise, the Tax Authority must be notified at least 30 days prior to the election that the citizen wishes to be entered in the roll.
Election material for eligible voters is available in the Virgin Islands at the offices of the Consul, 1340 Taarneberg, St. Thomas. This location is near the corner where Innovative Cable and Innovative Telephone are located.
Citizens may vote by mail, or in person at the consulate between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 30. Any Swedish citizen may feel free to call the Consul 774-6845 with any questions regarding these matters.
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Any Swedish citizen is entitled to vote in an election to the Swedish or European Parliament, as well as in a nationwide referendum, as long as he or she is at least 18 years of age on Election Day and has ever been entered in the Swedish population register. In addition, the citizen must be entered in the electoral roll. A Swedish citizen living abroad is automatically entered in the electoral roll if he or she has left the country within the past 10 years. Otherwise, the Tax Authority must be notified at least 30 days prior to the election that the citizen wishes to be entered in the roll.
Election material for eligible voters is available in the Virgin Islands at the offices of the Consul, 1340 Taarneberg, St. Thomas. This location is near the corner where Innovative Cable and Innovative Telephone are located.
Citizens may vote by mail, or in person at the consulate between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 30. Any Swedish citizen may feel free to call the Consul 774-6845 with any questions regarding these matters.
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END THE CROWN BAY IMPASSE, DEVELOP ST. CROIX PORT
Dear Source,
The political and economic mess the current government has created over Crown Bay development in Charlotte Amalie must be addressed.
Ten years ago the cruise-ship companies told us we needed a new docking facility at Crown Bay to accommodate the new class of vessel. But our government ignored their notice, just as it ignored the school-accreditation notice. The cruise lines thus came to the table and said, "Get out of the way. We will build it ourselves." They came to our town and divided our government into three: Port Authority over there, West Indies Company (WICO) over there and the governor over there.
Due to a lack of leadership, the simple infrastructure improvement of a cruise-ship dock has become a political and economic disaster.
But there remains a solution to the impasse:
1. The Port Authority should utilize its limited resources to develop St Croix's port facilities and to provide economic stimulus to the big island.
2. WICO should build and operate the Crown Bay cruise-ship docking facility.
3. A passenger terminal should be built with basic tourist amenities –such as a banking facility, food services, a taxi stand, a tourist information facility and a limited number of shops vending cultural items only.
But most important, the surrounding area must be landscaped and developed in a attractive manner to lure tourists and locals alike. Crown Bay could become a Virgin Islands destination that we all use, not just a facility for tourists or a place to locate a few more shops.
The dock and terminal should be financed by WICO.
The end result would be additional docking facilities for St. Thomas to maintain its position with the cruise-ship industry. It would be an attractive port for arriving tourists — not just more shops but a unique arrival facility. This would bring economic growth for small shopkeepers and vendors and reduce traffic congestion, with more ships arriving on the West End.
A unified government approach to the cruise-ship situation, with one agency dealing with the cruise lines, is the way to go. The Government Employees Retirement System mall investment must be protected and Main Street interests must be protected. At the same time, St. Croix cannot be ignored yet once again.
Michael Bornn
St. Thomas
Candidate for Governor
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The political and economic mess the current government has created over Crown Bay development in Charlotte Amalie must be addressed.
Ten years ago the cruise-ship companies told us we needed a new docking facility at Crown Bay to accommodate the new class of vessel. But our government ignored their notice, just as it ignored the school-accreditation notice. The cruise lines thus came to the table and said, "Get out of the way. We will build it ourselves." They came to our town and divided our government into three: Port Authority over there, West Indies Company (WICO) over there and the governor over there.
Due to a lack of leadership, the simple infrastructure improvement of a cruise-ship dock has become a political and economic disaster.
But there remains a solution to the impasse:
1. The Port Authority should utilize its limited resources to develop St Croix's port facilities and to provide economic stimulus to the big island.
2. WICO should build and operate the Crown Bay cruise-ship docking facility.
3. A passenger terminal should be built with basic tourist amenities –such as a banking facility, food services, a taxi stand, a tourist information facility and a limited number of shops vending cultural items only.
But most important, the surrounding area must be landscaped and developed in a attractive manner to lure tourists and locals alike. Crown Bay could become a Virgin Islands destination that we all use, not just a facility for tourists or a place to locate a few more shops.
The dock and terminal should be financed by WICO.
The end result would be additional docking facilities for St. Thomas to maintain its position with the cruise-ship industry. It would be an attractive port for arriving tourists — not just more shops but a unique arrival facility. This would bring economic growth for small shopkeepers and vendors and reduce traffic congestion, with more ships arriving on the West End.
A unified government approach to the cruise-ship situation, with one agency dealing with the cruise lines, is the way to go. The Government Employees Retirement System mall investment must be protected and Main Street interests must be protected. At the same time, St. Croix cannot be ignored yet once again.
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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THERE IS A SOLUTION TO THE CROWN BAY IMPASSE
Dear Source,
The political and economic mess the current government has created over Crown Bay development in Charlotte Amalie must be addressed.
Ten years ago the cruise-ship companies told us we needed a new docking facility at Crown Bay to accommodate the new class of vessel. But our government ignored their notice, just as it ignored the school-accreditation notice. The cruise lines thus came to the table and said, "Get out of the way. We will build it ourselves." They came to our town and divided our government into three: Port Authority over there, West Indies Company (WICO) over there and the governor over there.
Due to a lack of leadership, the simple infrastructure improvement of a cruise-ship dock has become a political and economic disaster.
But there remains a solution to the impasse:
1. The Port Authority should utilize its limited resources to develop St Croix's port facilities and to provide economic stimulus to the big island.
2. WICO should build and operate the Crown Bay cruise-ship docking facility.
3. A passenger terminal should be built with basic tourist amenities –such as a banking facility, food services, a taxi stand, a tourist information facility and a limited number of shops vending cultural items only.
But most important, the surrounding area must be landscaped and developed in a attractive manner to lure tourists and locals alike. Crown Bay could become a Virgin Islands destination that we all use, not just a facility for tourists or a place to locate a few more shops.
The dock and terminal should be financed by WICO.
The end result would be additional docking facilities for St. Thomas to maintain its position with the cruise-ship industry. It would be an attractive port for arriving tourists — not just more shops but a unique arrival facility. This would bring economic growth for small shopkeepers and vendors and reduce traffic congestion, with more ships arriving on the West End.
A unified government approach to the cruise-ship situation, with one agency dealing with the cruise lines, is the way to go. The Government Employees Retirement System mall investment must be protected and Main Street interests must be protected. At the same time, St. Croix cannot be ignored yet once again.
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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The political and economic mess the current government has created over Crown Bay development in Charlotte Amalie must be addressed.
Ten years ago the cruise-ship companies told us we needed a new docking facility at Crown Bay to accommodate the new class of vessel. But our government ignored their notice, just as it ignored the school-accreditation notice. The cruise lines thus came to the table and said, "Get out of the way. We will build it ourselves." They came to our town and divided our government into three: Port Authority over there, West Indies Company (WICO) over there and the governor over there.
Due to a lack of leadership, the simple infrastructure improvement of a cruise-ship dock has become a political and economic disaster.
But there remains a solution to the impasse:
1. The Port Authority should utilize its limited resources to develop St Croix's port facilities and to provide economic stimulus to the big island.
2. WICO should build and operate the Crown Bay cruise-ship docking facility.
3. A passenger terminal should be built with basic tourist amenities –such as a banking facility, food services, a taxi stand, a tourist information facility and a limited number of shops vending cultural items only.
But most important, the surrounding area must be landscaped and developed in a attractive manner to lure tourists and locals alike. Crown Bay could become a Virgin Islands destination that we all use, not just a facility for tourists or a place to locate a few more shops.
The dock and terminal should be financed by WICO.
The end result would be additional docking facilities for St. Thomas to maintain its position with the cruise-ship industry. It would be an attractive port for arriving tourists — not just more shops but a unique arrival facility. This would bring economic growth for small shopkeepers and vendors and reduce traffic congestion, with more ships arriving on the West End.
A unified government approach to the cruise-ship situation, with one agency dealing with the cruise lines, is the way to go. The Government Employees Retirement System mall investment must be protected and Main Street interests must be protected. At the same time, St. Croix cannot be ignored yet once again.
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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THERE IS A SOLUTION TO THE CROWN BAY IMPASSE
Dear Source,
The political and economic mess the current government has created over Crown Bay development in Charlotte Amalie must be addressed.
Ten years ago the cruise-ship companies told us we needed a new docking facility at Crown Bay to accommodate the new class of vessel. But our government ignored their notice, just as it ignored the school-accreditation notice. The cruise lines thus came to the table and said, "Get out of the way. We will build it ourselves." They came to our town and divided our government into three: Port Authority over there, West Indies Company (WICO) over there and the governor over there.
Due to a lack of leadership, the simple infrastructure improvement of a cruise-ship dock has become a political and economic disaster.
But there remains a solution to the impasse:
1. The Port Authority should utilize its limited resources to develop St Croix's port facilities and to provide economic stimulus to the big island.
2. WICO should build and operate the Crown Bay cruise-ship docking facility.
3. A passenger terminal should be built with basic tourist amenities –such as a banking facility, food services, a taxi stand, a tourist information facility and a limited number of shops vending cultural items only.
But most important, the surrounding area must be landscaped and developed in a attractive manner to lure tourists and locals alike. Crown Bay could become a Virgin Islands destination that we all use, not just a facility for tourists or a place to locate a few more shops.
The dock and terminal should be financed by WICO.
The end result would be additional docking facilities for St. Thomas to maintain its position with the cruise-ship industry. It would be an attractive port for arriving tourists — not just more shops but a unique arrival facility. This would bring economic growth for small shopkeepers and vendors and reduce traffic congestion, with more ships arriving on the West End.
A unified government approach to the cruise-ship situation, with one agency dealing with the cruise lines, is the way to go. The Government Employees Retirement System mall investment must be protected and Main Street interests must be protected. At the same time, St. Croix cannot be ignored yet once again.
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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The political and economic mess the current government has created over Crown Bay development in Charlotte Amalie must be addressed.
Ten years ago the cruise-ship companies told us we needed a new docking facility at Crown Bay to accommodate the new class of vessel. But our government ignored their notice, just as it ignored the school-accreditation notice. The cruise lines thus came to the table and said, "Get out of the way. We will build it ourselves." They came to our town and divided our government into three: Port Authority over there, West Indies Company (WICO) over there and the governor over there.
Due to a lack of leadership, the simple infrastructure improvement of a cruise-ship dock has become a political and economic disaster.
But there remains a solution to the impasse:
1. The Port Authority should utilize its limited resources to develop St Croix's port facilities and to provide economic stimulus to the big island.
2. WICO should build and operate the Crown Bay cruise-ship docking facility.
3. A passenger terminal should be built with basic tourist amenities –such as a banking facility, food services, a taxi stand, a tourist information facility and a limited number of shops vending cultural items only.
But most important, the surrounding area must be landscaped and developed in a attractive manner to lure tourists and locals alike. Crown Bay could become a Virgin Islands destination that we all use, not just a facility for tourists or a place to locate a few more shops.
The dock and terminal should be financed by WICO.
The end result would be additional docking facilities for St. Thomas to maintain its position with the cruise-ship industry. It would be an attractive port for arriving tourists — not just more shops but a unique arrival facility. This would bring economic growth for small shopkeepers and vendors and reduce traffic congestion, with more ships arriving on the West End.
A unified government approach to the cruise-ship situation, with one agency dealing with the cruise lines, is the way to go. The Government Employees Retirement System mall investment must be protected and Main Street interests must be protected. At the same time, St. Croix cannot be ignored yet once again.
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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ROTARY EAST GOING TO SCHOOL — BEARING GIFTS
Aug. 25, 2002 — When 200 first graders at six St. Thomas elementary schools return to classes on Tuesday, they'll get a gift from Rotary Club of St. Thomas East: a pack of school supplies, a book and a letter to their families encouraging the grown-ups to read to their children.
"The kids were very pleased" by last year's Rotary East distribution of back-to-school bags, Peace Corps Elementary School paraprofessional Providencia Morales said.
Rotary East member Michael Uhlig, who heads the program, said some children go back to school without the pencils, pens and notebooks that give them a good start on the year. The back-to-school bag also includes items such as paint boxes to encourage creativity, as well as such necessities as a pencil sharpener, glue stick, scissors, bookmark and a scratch pad.
The Rotary bags go to all students in a class. "No kid is left out," Uhlig said.
Since St. Thomas has hundreds of first graders, Rotary East members picked schools that had the number of students that added up to the number of back-to-school bags they could afford to fund.
In addition to Peace Corps, Jane E. Tuitt, Evelyn Marcelli, Leonard Dober, Edith Williams and Ulla Muller Elementary Schools were chosen. Uhlig said the Rotary group hopes to add two schools a year to the program, which started in 1999.
A total of 20 Rotary East members will be on the teams that will be heading off to classes on the first day of school, he said.
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"The kids were very pleased" by last year's Rotary East distribution of back-to-school bags, Peace Corps Elementary School paraprofessional Providencia Morales said.
Rotary East member Michael Uhlig, who heads the program, said some children go back to school without the pencils, pens and notebooks that give them a good start on the year. The back-to-school bag also includes items such as paint boxes to encourage creativity, as well as such necessities as a pencil sharpener, glue stick, scissors, bookmark and a scratch pad.
The Rotary bags go to all students in a class. "No kid is left out," Uhlig said.
Since St. Thomas has hundreds of first graders, Rotary East members picked schools that had the number of students that added up to the number of back-to-school bags they could afford to fund.
In addition to Peace Corps, Jane E. Tuitt, Evelyn Marcelli, Leonard Dober, Edith Williams and Ulla Muller Elementary Schools were chosen. Uhlig said the Rotary group hopes to add two schools a year to the program, which started in 1999.
A total of 20 Rotary East members will be on the teams that will be heading off to classes on the first day of school, he said.
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STUDENTS URGED TO PARTICIPATE IN LUNCH PROGRAM
Aug. 24, 2002 – Breakfast and lunch will be served to all public school students beginning the first day of school Aug. 27. Students are encouraged to participate in the program as they provide nutritious and well-balanced meals.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it has been proven that eating in the morning stimulates the mind and propares the body for growth and exercise.
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it has been proven that eating in the morning stimulates the mind and propares the body for growth and exercise.
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INSURANCE EXAM DATE SET
The Division of Banking and Insurance will be administering the Insurance Examination at Licensing and Consumer Affairs, Sub Base Property and Procurement Building. the last day to register is by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23.
Registration fee is $25. For further information contact the Office of the Lieutenant Governor – Division of Banking and Insurance at 774-7166.
Registration fee is $25. For further information contact the Office of the Lieutenant Governor – Division of Banking and Insurance at 774-7166.
