Oct. 10, 2001 – Milton L. Wuischpard Jr., a St. Thomas resident, has been appointed to serve on the Business Advisory Council of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He has received the appointment in recognition of contributions and dedication to the Republican Party.
Mr. Wuischpard will serve the territory of the Virgin Islands and "is expected to play a crucial role in the Party's efforts to involve top business people in the process of government reform," according to a Committee release. "Mr. Wuischpard, who has long supported Republic ideals, particularly debt reduction and tax reform, will be a key member of the Council," the release further states.
The Business Council provides a forum for key local Republicans across the country to meet with the Republican leadership and members of Congress. The Committee's Internet site says that participation includes semiannual policy and political issue meetings with Washington GOP leaders, regional meetings, monthly updates, and toll free "hotline" to the Committee.
V.I. BUSINESS HAS AN ADDED VOICE IN D.C.
Oct. 10, 2001 – Milton L. Wuischpard Jr., a St. Thomas resident, has been appointed to serve on the Business Advisory Council of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He has received the appointment in recognition of contributions and dedication to the Republican Party.
Mr. Wuischpard will serve the territory of the Virgin Islands and "is expected to play a crucial role in the Party's efforts to involve top business people in the process of government reform," according to a Committee release. "Mr. Wuischpard, who has long supported Republican ideals, particularly debt reduction and tax reform, will be a key member of the Council," the release further states.
The Business Council provides a forum for key local Republicans across the country to meet with the Republican leadership and members of Congress. The Committee's Internet site says that participation includes semiannual policy and political issue meetings with Washington GOP leaders, regional meetings, monthly updates, and toll free "hotline" to the Committee.
Mr. Wuischpard will serve the territory of the Virgin Islands and "is expected to play a crucial role in the Party's efforts to involve top business people in the process of government reform," according to a Committee release. "Mr. Wuischpard, who has long supported Republican ideals, particularly debt reduction and tax reform, will be a key member of the Council," the release further states.
The Business Council provides a forum for key local Republicans across the country to meet with the Republican leadership and members of Congress. The Committee's Internet site says that participation includes semiannual policy and political issue meetings with Washington GOP leaders, regional meetings, monthly updates, and toll free "hotline" to the Committee.
V.I. BUSINESS HAS AN ADDED VOICE IN D.C.
Oct. 10, 2001 – Milton L. Wuischpard Jr., a St. Thomas resident, has been appointed to serve on the Business Advisory Council of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He has received the appointment in recognition of contributions and dedication to the Republican Party.
Mr. Wuischpard will serve the territory of the Virgin Islands and "is expected to play a crucial role in the [Republican] Party's efforts to involve top business people in the process of government reform," according to a Committee release. "Mr. Wuischpard, who has long supported Republican ideals, particularly debt reduction and tax reform, will be a key member of the Council," the release further states.
The Business Council provides a forum for key local Republicans across the country to meet with the Republican leadership and members of Congress. The Committee's Internet site says that participation includes semiannual policy and political issue meetings with Washington GOP leaders, regional meetings, monthly updates, and toll free "hotline" to the Committee.
Mr. Wuischpard will serve the territory of the Virgin Islands and "is expected to play a crucial role in the [Republican] Party's efforts to involve top business people in the process of government reform," according to a Committee release. "Mr. Wuischpard, who has long supported Republican ideals, particularly debt reduction and tax reform, will be a key member of the Council," the release further states.
The Business Council provides a forum for key local Republicans across the country to meet with the Republican leadership and members of Congress. The Committee's Internet site says that participation includes semiannual policy and political issue meetings with Washington GOP leaders, regional meetings, monthly updates, and toll free "hotline" to the Committee.
SAVANERO AUTHOR READS FROM HIS NEW BOOK
Oct. 10, 2001 – Romeo Malone, a writer raised in Savan, has written The Savanero, the story of his life and the life of his father, Josh Malone. He will read from the book and sign copies at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Virgin Islands Cultural Heritage Institute, St. Thomas.
The book begins with the devastating hurricane of October 9, 1916, that swept through the then Danish West Indies, and Josh Malone's subsequent migration to St. Thomas. It continues from the author's birth through his World War II Army service. Romeo Malone has dedicated his book "to all Savaneros, young and old, who inspired his craft," according to a release from the Institute.
Romeo Malone has also written Salona Travis, a novel with a St. Thomas background.
The Institute is located at 5-6 Kongens Gade, popularly known as "Education Street." For more information call 774-9537.
The book begins with the devastating hurricane of October 9, 1916, that swept through the then Danish West Indies, and Josh Malone's subsequent migration to St. Thomas. It continues from the author's birth through his World War II Army service. Romeo Malone has dedicated his book "to all Savaneros, young and old, who inspired his craft," according to a release from the Institute.
Romeo Malone has also written Salona Travis, a novel with a St. Thomas background.
The Institute is located at 5-6 Kongens Gade, popularly known as "Education Street." For more information call 774-9537.
SAVANERO READS WHAT HE'S WRITTEN OF SAVAN LIFE
Romeo Malone will read from his new book, The Savanero, and sign copies at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the V.I. Cultural Heritage Institute, 5-6 Kongens Gade ("Education Street"). Please call 774-9537 for information.
The book is the story of the author's life and the life of his father, Josh Malone, from the time he emigrated to the then Danish West Indies.
Please call 774-9537 for more information.
The book is the story of the author's life and the life of his father, Josh Malone, from the time he emigrated to the then Danish West Indies.
Please call 774-9537 for more information.
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK, RUN, ROLL
The St.Thomas/St.John American Cancer Society will hold its fourth annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Run, Roll', starting at 5 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 21, at the Port of Sales Mall.
Early registration is $5; race day $8; children under 18 $3.
Contact Theresa Hodge at 775-6373 for more information.
Early registration is $5; race day $8; children under 18 $3.
Contact Theresa Hodge at 775-6373 for more information.
EVADNE LEONA GORDON WILLIAMS FUNERAL SATURDAY
Evadne Leona Gordon Williams, age 75, of #28 Est. Smithfield, Frederiksted, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 6, at her residence.
Her funeral will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Paul's Anglican Church. Viewing will begin at 12 noon. Internment will take place at Frederiksted Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter Judith Williams Petrus, Lorraine Nanton and Dolores Todmann Clendinen; son Dean Hodge;
13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sisters Leona Richards Verner and Isabel Gordon Alves; brothers Samuel Morris, Jr. and Franklin R. Morris Sr.; relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Professional arrangements entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
Her funeral will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Paul's Anglican Church. Viewing will begin at 12 noon. Internment will take place at Frederiksted Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter Judith Williams Petrus, Lorraine Nanton and Dolores Todmann Clendinen; son Dean Hodge;
13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sisters Leona Richards Verner and Isabel Gordon Alves; brothers Samuel Morris, Jr. and Franklin R. Morris Sr.; relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Professional arrangements entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
BOTANY BAY PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED
Oct. 10, 2001 – A public hearing on Botany Bay Partners' request to rezone 380 acres at Botany Bay on the west end of St. Thomas has been postponed from Oct. 18. No new date has been set.
The area is currently zoned R-1, residential low-density. The company is asking for a rezoning to R-3, residential medium density, for three of the parcels. Additionally, it wants a rezoning for the waterfront parcel from R-1 to Waterfront – pleasure, in order to build a dock.
Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner Dean Plaskett said Wednesday that the hearing was postponed because Botany Bay Partners does not have the minor Coastal Zone Management permit needed before the company can subdivide the property and put in roads.
He said the company failed to submit a rainwater runoff study and a historic preservation clearance letter with its application for the minor CZM permit.
"There are a bunch of historic artifacts there," Plaskett said.
The person who answered the telephone at William M. Karr and Associates, the architect for the project, said the company had no comment. He would not give his name.
Plaskett said the rezoning hearing would not take place until Botany Bay Partners gets its minor CZM permit.
The company wants to build a 100-room hotel, 80 time-share units and 80 vacation villas, as well as to allocate 40 lots for private residences.
Plaskett said Botany Bay Associates needs a major CZM permit before it can begin building. He said that in order to get a permit for the dock, it will have to go before the Legislature.
Meanwhile, the Environmental Association of St. Thomas/St. John
has sent out an appeal for an attorney willing to donate services to help
the organization make sure the project is environmentally sensitive.
So far, officials of Botany Bay Partners "have not provided sufficient information as to protecting the natural and cultural resources on the property," said Dayle Barry, who heads up EAST's Issues Committee.
While EAST and many residents oppose the project for environmental reasons, Plaskett said that if the development is done in an "environmentally conscious" manner, it would be of value to the territory.
Plaskett said plans call for the developers to turn over major archeological finds to the government and the University of the Virgin Islands.
"There are beautiful ruins, Indian artifacts and maybe an Indian burial ground," he said.
In August, testifying before the Senate Finance Committee as to his belief that the territory's economy would be robust for Fiscal Year 2002, Ira Mills, director of the administration's Office of Management and Budget, said that "further proof of the economic revitalization in the territory can be seen in the planned construction of the Botany Bay Resort development estimated at $200 million."
Sen. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg, an opponent of the proposed development, asked Mills, "Are you counting on this investment as a benchmark?" Mills said he felt the planned development should be included in private-sector projections.
The area is currently zoned R-1, residential low-density. The company is asking for a rezoning to R-3, residential medium density, for three of the parcels. Additionally, it wants a rezoning for the waterfront parcel from R-1 to Waterfront – pleasure, in order to build a dock.
Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner Dean Plaskett said Wednesday that the hearing was postponed because Botany Bay Partners does not have the minor Coastal Zone Management permit needed before the company can subdivide the property and put in roads.
He said the company failed to submit a rainwater runoff study and a historic preservation clearance letter with its application for the minor CZM permit.
"There are a bunch of historic artifacts there," Plaskett said.
The person who answered the telephone at William M. Karr and Associates, the architect for the project, said the company had no comment. He would not give his name.
Plaskett said the rezoning hearing would not take place until Botany Bay Partners gets its minor CZM permit.
The company wants to build a 100-room hotel, 80 time-share units and 80 vacation villas, as well as to allocate 40 lots for private residences.
Plaskett said Botany Bay Associates needs a major CZM permit before it can begin building. He said that in order to get a permit for the dock, it will have to go before the Legislature.
Meanwhile, the Environmental Association of St. Thomas/St. John
has sent out an appeal for an attorney willing to donate services to help
the organization make sure the project is environmentally sensitive.
So far, officials of Botany Bay Partners "have not provided sufficient information as to protecting the natural and cultural resources on the property," said Dayle Barry, who heads up EAST's Issues Committee.
While EAST and many residents oppose the project for environmental reasons, Plaskett said that if the development is done in an "environmentally conscious" manner, it would be of value to the territory.
Plaskett said plans call for the developers to turn over major archeological finds to the government and the University of the Virgin Islands.
"There are beautiful ruins, Indian artifacts and maybe an Indian burial ground," he said.
In August, testifying before the Senate Finance Committee as to his belief that the territory's economy would be robust for Fiscal Year 2002, Ira Mills, director of the administration's Office of Management and Budget, said that "further proof of the economic revitalization in the territory can be seen in the planned construction of the Botany Bay Resort development estimated at $200 million."
Sen. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg, an opponent of the proposed development, asked Mills, "Are you counting on this investment as a benchmark?" Mills said he felt the planned development should be included in private-sector projections.
DELEGATE'S VOTE IS FOR WINNING WHIP CANDIDATE
Oct. 10, 2001 – Delegate Donna Christian Christensen was one of 118 House Democrats to vote for Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.), elected Thursday as the new Democratic Whip.
Pelosi is the first woman to reach this level of leadership of the House Democrats. She will become the de facto female deputy floor leader of her party. Although the Democrats are currently the minority in Congress, historically, a number of party Whips have eventually moved up to become Speaker of the House when their party is in power.
Pelosi defeated Rep. Steny Hoyer (D., Md.), who received 95 votes in the secret balloting. She will succeed Congressman David Bonior (D., Mich.), who is leaving the House to run for governor of his state.
Personnel in the office of the Democratric Whip had said earlier this week that the election, initially scheduled for Wednesday, would be held on Thursday instead. But it was, in fact, held on Wednesday morning.
Pelosi is the first woman to reach this level of leadership of the House Democrats. She will become the de facto female deputy floor leader of her party. Although the Democrats are currently the minority in Congress, historically, a number of party Whips have eventually moved up to become Speaker of the House when their party is in power.
Pelosi defeated Rep. Steny Hoyer (D., Md.), who received 95 votes in the secret balloting. She will succeed Congressman David Bonior (D., Mich.), who is leaving the House to run for governor of his state.
Personnel in the office of the Democratric Whip had said earlier this week that the election, initially scheduled for Wednesday, would be held on Thursday instead. But it was, in fact, held on Wednesday morning.
DELEGATE'S VOTE IS FOR WINNING WHIP CANDIDATE
Oct. 10, 2001 – Delegate Donna Christian Christensen was one of 118 House Democrats to vote for Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.), elected Thursday as the new Democratic Whip.
Pelosi is the first woman to reach this level of leadership of the House Democrats. She will become the de facto female deputy floor leader of her party. Although the Democrats are currently the minority in Congress, historically, a number of party Whips have eventually moved up to become Speaker of the House when their party is in power.
Pelosi defeated Rep. Steny Hoyer (D., Md.), who received 95 votes in the secret balloting. She will succeed Congressman David Bonior (D., Mich.), who is leaving the House to run for governor of his state.
Personnel in the office of the Democratric Whip had said earlier this week that the election, initially scheduled for Wednesday, would be held on Thursday instead. But it was, in fact, held on Wednesday morning.
Pelosi is the first woman to reach this level of leadership of the House Democrats. She will become the de facto female deputy floor leader of her party. Although the Democrats are currently the minority in Congress, historically, a number of party Whips have eventually moved up to become Speaker of the House when their party is in power.
Pelosi defeated Rep. Steny Hoyer (D., Md.), who received 95 votes in the secret balloting. She will succeed Congressman David Bonior (D., Mich.), who is leaving the House to run for governor of his state.
Personnel in the office of the Democratric Whip had said earlier this week that the election, initially scheduled for Wednesday, would be held on Thursday instead. But it was, in fact, held on Wednesday morning.
