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TrojanTech Group makes it easy to go green and save resources

trojactechgroup — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:11:00 -0400

For those who have a similar way of thinking as to them, or for those who simply want to save money and stop wasting these important resources needlessly, then, a quick tour of their website would show the level of expertise and commitment that they put into their work. Their home page alone contains enough information so as to promote themselves effectively and to show people that they are the type of people that is worth the time and investment.

Shutters Australia offers custom-designed shutters and blinds at amazingly affordable prices

shuttersaustralia — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:26:59 -0400

With half a decade of experience under their belts, Shutters Australia proves to be the company to beat in terms of manufacturing quality shutters and blinds that are often considered as one of the most important tools in keeping a house as temperate as possible. Simple as they may look like, and even if most people consider them as decorations and adornments around the house, they make a huge difference in terms of keeping any house or establishment cold, or keeping it temperate.

Tires on the roadside

Zanaida — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:01:54 -0400

Who are the persons throwing car tires on the roadside? I counted 88 tires May 3rd between Great Pond and Divi Hotel. Unbelievable! The businesses should not sell any tires to people unless they bring the old tire. Maybe then we do not have this problem. Any other solutions?

Advertising standards for the Source

steviep — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:30:31 -0400

I just have to ask about the offensive and extreme advertisement from the Remnant Ministries currently displayed on the Source website. Predicting "an end to the world as we know it" and "you'll be left behind if you are not with us" are old and tired and false claims that have been used many times over history. Was this a legitimate advert on the Source or a hijacking? I think most people agree that religious extremism causes many of the problems of the world. Let's not add to it. Thank you

Response to B&B Feedback

Ivan Butcher II — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:51:44 -0400

Those that feel the big hotel resorts are the way to go, as a conservationist and an environmentalist, my recommendation is to refurbish the closed hotels that already exist here on St. Croix, ex: Carlton Hotel, Clover Crest Hotel, Grape Tree Bay Hotel, St. Croix By the Sea Hotel, etc.

This proposal isn't a cure all, but it is an immediate approach to address housing accommodations for guest and travelers and creating jobs for the residents.

A B&B regulatory system establishing uniform standards throughout the industry would ensure a sustainable enterprise.

Speaking for A Silent Majority

Ivan Butcher II — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:31:21 -0400

Dear Mr. Mosler,

It is public knowledge, I have spoken out about the underlying intentions of many investors and developers here in the Virgin Islands, especially on St. Croix.

I really am not aware to what your true intentions are in regard to your investments or to the projects you have under development, but there are many questions.

This financial and social realignment period of time here on St, Croix has opened up opportunities, in an abundance.

vi politics

rastasteve — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:47:24 -0400

The citizens of the VI are the ones who built the government that now is damaging their lives, Fred.
How do you expect the Citizens to implement change.
Bring on the Dept of Interior. Look around this semi
beautiful Island,, see the trash, the crime, the waste.
Why don't mention the black majority of this Island standing up to the gangbangers, and taking back what they steal from all of you?

PS. was on a plane back with a couple of senators the other day......The Kingfish is still alive.

Question about childcare

cortmccormick — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:06:07 -0400

Hi,
Our family is new to St. Croix. We have a 3 year old and are having difficulty finding childcare (part time) for him. We are looking for either a childcare center or church daycare. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!

The Truth Behind JFL Hospital's "Magnet Program"

KpgItReal — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:51:27 -0400

Whose being misled? o Juan F. Luis Hospital's CEO,firing Licensed Practical Nurses and CNAs is the path to becoming a magnet hospital. The only person's to be replaced in the quest for "Magnet" status would be the CEO himself and the board according to the requirements for "Magnet" status.

"Magnet hospitals should be nursing institutions
1. At least 51% of the board of trustees should be nurses.

2. The CEO of the hospital should be a nurse.

Magnet hospitals should seek to provide the best care possible based on the latest research

Tax Return

THE Cat — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:18:02 -0400

Here is a question. Has anyone else besides me not received their 2010 Tax Return as yet. Yes, that is 2010 not 2011. By the way I am getting ready to file my 2011 taxes very soon. I have contacted the tax office a number of times and up to this day, February 29, 2012 I have not been able to get a definitive answer as to the status. Last two time I call I received the same reply, which was "I cannot give you an answer, I have to look for something, give me your phone number and I will call you back." You read correctly, the last two times, which were three weeks apart.

Senate President Ronald Russell Decision.....

ghostrider_1 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:14:37 -0400

Frankly, it did not come as a surprise that the Senate President would renege on his promise to name the Senators responsible for the $6.9 million dollars ROBBERY.....
Perhaps, the senate president is following orders from the federal and local authorities investigating the mismanagement or rather pilferage of the millions of dollars in question......
Are the senators given an opportunity to return the money back where it properly belongs?
Since, they are at the top of the totem pole while others below them are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law?

alpine 2042

rastasteve — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:26:00 -0400

P T Barnum, "There is fool born every minute" The
USVI Senate is the Mt. Rushmore of fools. Everyone should listen to them pontificate on the radio. It's
the dialogue from a bad sitcom.

casino commission

rastasteve — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:48:23 -0400

STX has one casino why does it have a big commission building?

THE WASTREL ADMINISTRATION

Belinda — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:16:10 -0400

THE WASTREL ADMINISTRATION

Is a circus with clowns running the show
They do not know their arsenal from their elbow
They're like the blind leading the blind
What a waste to mankind
But there's one thing they're good for
And that's dipping their hands in the coffer

After the election in 2006
Mehson, is then we start getting licks
They hire and create positions for their cronies
Paying the cronies exorbitant salaries
And then they went in for the kill
Using our back pay to secure their mansion on the hill

Their security is tighter than Fort Knox

What happens if GERS goes bankrupt?

fairbrother — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:36:00 -0400

<p>Who picks up the tab?</p>

The Virgin Islands Local Government Is In A Pickle......

ghostrider_1 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:58:33 -0400

It is with regret that the Senators were unable to work with Governor John deJongh Jr. at critical deadlines months ago. As HOVENSA has delivered its verdict, announcing that it too has joined the ranks to layoff its refinery oil workers due too deep losses of 1.3 billion dollars...
This is a lesson learned....
How long will the Virgin Islands Local Government stay afloat?
127.5 million dollars in future losses, now how many government employees are going to be laid off?....
Perhaps, more than we care to admit...
June 30, 2011 was a critical deadline the Senators missed....

Salaries

Frederiksteder — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:27:55 -0400

When is the Governor and senators begin to lead by example? First on their agenda should have been a reduction in their salaries and the high paid executives that does nothing but waste money. Get rid of the finacial team. If they are so good, we shouldn't be in the situation we are in now.
Why are they still using the most expensive places to hold meetings? They simply don't get the picture.
They reminds me of the story "The Emperor's New Clothes"

HOVENSA

citizen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:14:59 -0400

Hovensa closing is the end of the St. Croix we know today. Maybe now we will stop letting the loud mouths that call into the radio that are happy with the status quo dictate the progress or lack there of on St. Croix. I left the island 12 years ago and every time I visit the island is more depressing. Lack of maintenance and no progress. No new business on an island that has so much resources.

Wrong photo information

rodehard — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:32:25 -0400

In the header photo by Bill Kossler today, birds at Cane Garden are identified as peahens, but they look distinctly like Guinea Fowl to me.

Senators....Shame On You

ghostrider_1 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:06:59 -0400

Frankly, you have the audacity to blame Governor John DeJongh for the massive layoffs that are now in play.
Here is one aspect that clearly defines our not so jovial and good tidings attitude for the New Year 2012.
It was your lack of swiftness in meeting very critical deadlines to avoid the massive layoffs.
You, however, did not generate enough revenue to prevent the influx of the impending layoffs.
Out of the $6.9 million dollars that went array, you need to place full page ads in both the Virgin Islands Daily News and The Saint Thomas Source.

Justice

diego — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:45:34 -0400

To clear up an issue in a VI Source article. The Cockayne family did not pay off witnesses with "several thousand Dollars'" as was stated in the VI Source.

They gave a promised reward to two individuals after the defendants were found guilty. The exact amount of the reward was $10,000.00 divided between two witnesses whose testimony never changed from the night of Jamie Cockayne's murder.

Another man fraudulently received a loan from the Cockayne family and then left the island and never paid the family back.

Tax Return when will we see it!

diggersed — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:39:04 -0400

I want my Tax Return

Virgin Islands I.R.B.

diggersed — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:27:49 -0400

What is the Status of all Delinquent Tax Returns at this time? Simple Question.

VI Government Delinquent on Tax Returns

diggersed — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:12:49 -0400

Lead by Example VI Government! Its criminal the way you treat the people that you owe Tax Return money too! We are relying on these funds that you are withholding from us!8 months since tax deadline April 18th and still no refund?This is nuts!When you need money ,you seem to find a way to get it!Any Information to give us? You say that you need taxes owed to you by the people but you cant even refund people money that are owed to them!Get it together! Lead by Example! What a joke our VI Government is! I am a pissed off taxpayer that wants his Tax Return money!!

11-11-11 VI Power Protest

Jason — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:04:34 -0400

Dear Source,