The University of the Virgin Islands community pays tribute to the late Sen. Lorraine Berry, “an enthusiastic ally.”

Former Senator Clement Magras extended his condolences to the family of Senator Lorraine L. Berry on her passing.

A'butNbtMutAst ChenziRa asks, “Whose independence and emancipation are we celebrating, commemorating and supporting on July 4th and July 3rd of every year?”

The St Croix Environmental Association (SEA) president, Paul Chakroff, writes about the controversy surrounding the CZM hearings on whether or not to give a permit to Seven Hills Beach Resort & Casino.

Commissioner Julia Sheen-Aaron thanks the many employees of Charles Harwood Memorial Complex who chose to continue working through the recent rehabilitation effort.

Alice V. Henry and her children went swimming only to find out later that nearby Frederiksted Beach was not safe for swimming. There were no visible signs on the beach to warn the public.

Cheryl D. Wade is very concerned about the Alpine Energy Group’s possible use of petroleum coke and advocates other ways to deal with energy needs in the territory.

Michael Monagle has come up with specific ways to address the recent tragic events at Canegata Ballpark.

Verdel L. Petersen writes in support of Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christensen and provides a defense for the business venture known as the Diageo/Captain Morgan Rum Agreement.

Longtime insurance professional Carl A. Gotts explains the basics of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), recently signed into law.