VI Source Blogs

The V.I. Answer Desk

Shaun Pennington — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:18:00 -0400

Demand answers. Question authority. Agitate for change. Go ahead, you're entitled.

(LEAC) Resistance Is Futile

billkossler — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:42:55 -0400

Delaying LEAC increases just means everyone pays more in the long run.

Let There Be Peace Beginning With Us

Shaun Pennington — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:59:34 -0500

As I stood watching some of the younger members of our community celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ last week – in song, dance, poetry and loving sentiment – I could not help but wonder how these cherubs will turn out.

Life Changing Animal Encounters Should be Available to Everyone

Shaun Pennington — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:52:29 -0500

I love animals. In fact, I rather worship them.

My Brother’s Workshop Holds the Key to Better Lives for Us All

Shaun Pennington — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:50:35 -0500

Tuesday night at Tutu Park Mall marked far more than the opening of My Brother’s Workshop’s very first home.

Weathering Sandy in the City

Shaun Pennington — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:35:04 -0400

Having weathered many devastating storms in the Virgin Islands, it was very different doing so in New York City.

Unfettered Dogs Don’t Belong on the Road

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:13:48 -0400

Itt is extremely distressing to see little dogs wandering carefree by the side of the road unattended and completely vulnerable to the automobiles careening around our winding roadways.

Innovative Deserves and Needs a Break

Shaun Pennington — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:14:42 -0400

While Jeffrey Prosser was playing out his financial malfeasance, we rewarded him handsomely with a full complement of EDC tax breaks that conservatively cost the Virgin Islands $12 million a year.

Kudos to Organizers of Jazz in the Park, and All V.I. Organizers

Shaun Pennington — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:16:03 -0400

Music, cool breezes, old friends and good cheer were the order of the evening on Friday in Roosevelt Park on St. Thomas.

Voracious Vegetarian: Food: The Final Frontier

Shaun Pennington — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:04:14 -0400

From the time I was 5 years old when we moved off our farm back to the city, I “lived” on a steady diet of Oreos, Coca-Cola, bologna sandwiches on Wonder Bread and Campbell’s tomato soup – in which I gleefully dipped my toxic sandwich. A gourmet meal in our house in the late 1950s was dry, oven-baked chicken, canned peas and instant whipped potatoes.

Peaceful Carnival Could Mark Beginning of Peaceful Community

Shaun Pennington — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:18:47 -0400

Kudos to the community and our law enforcement personnel for their expanded efforts during this year’s Carnival activities.

What Would Jesus Do?

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:12:26 -0400

What would Jesus do has become a catch phrase for all kinds of things: What kind of car would He drive? How would He talk to His mother? Who would He be friends with?

Wild Rhetoric Masks Lies, Manipulation and Fatal Inaction

Shaun Pennington — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:26:45 -0500

It is a sad day in America when someone calling himself a reporter accepts lies and manipulation in place of truth and investigation.

We Can Overcome The Hovensa Crisis Together

Shaun Pennington — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:28:59 -0500

The Hovensa pullout has the potential to make us or break us.

Rwanda Journal: Pride of Place

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:59:44 -0500

Years ago I developed a personal adage; Never return directly to the Virgin Islands from Disney World. Going from welcoming Mickeys and Minnies cheerfully picking up dropped trash to cursing, shouting “tourism ambassadors” at the airport and litter-strewn by-ways is too starkly distressing.

'Just Desserts' Live Blog – The Final Chapter

John Baur — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:30:48 -0400

Ready for the final episode of the Bravo TV cooking show – sans St. Croix native Orlando Santos, who was eliminated one step short of the finale.

'Just Desserts' Live Blog – Dessert in Disguise

John Baur — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:47:09 -0400

It's the penultimate challenge. St. Croix's Orlando Santos and three other chefs vie for a spot in next week's 'Top Chef' finals.

Just Desserts Week 8 – Live Blog

John Baur — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:14:48 -0400

Source reporter John Baur and his family continue watching as St Croix's own Orlando Santos competes for the title of Top Chef – Just Desserts.

'Just Desserts' Live Blog Week 7

John Baur — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:36:55 -0400

Is tonight make-or-break for Crucian chef Orlando Santos as he competes on the reality TV cooking show?

'Just Desserts' Live Blog, Week 6

John Baur — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:49:46 -0400

St. Croix's Orlando Santos continues his drive to become 'Top Chef' on the Bravo reality TV show.

'Just Desserts' Live Blog Week 5

John Baur — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:58:38 -0400

Once again the family's gathered to watch 'Top Chef' and cheer for Crucian chef Orlando Santos.

'Just Desserts' Week 4

John Baur — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:55:07 -0400

The family of a Source reporter continues following St. Croix's own Orlando Santos on the reality show that will crown a top dessert chef.

Week 3 of 'Just Desserts'

John Baur — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:31:15 -0400

Another week, and Crucian native Orlando Santos is still in the running for the title of Top Chef. What happens next?

Just Desserts Week 2 Running Blog

John Baur — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:52:03 -0400

A running blog about 'Top Chef: Just Desserts,' featuring St. Croix native Orlando Santos

Just Desserts – Running Blog

John Baur — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:55:18 -0400

A running blog as reporter John Baur and his family watch Crucian Orlando Santos compete on 'Top Chef: Just Desserts.'