Despite the Internal Revenue Bureau director’s assertion that having 20 of her employees testify before the Senate Finance Committee next week would cause havoc in the IRB, committee Chairwoman Lorraine Berry is standing behind her decision to subpoena virtually all the bureau’s workers.
On Tuesday, Berry subpoenaed 20 IRB supervisory staffers to testify before her committee July 6 to expose "management and operational deficiencies" in the agency.
The next day IRB Director Claudette Farrington said that having all the employees attend the hearing would leave IRB offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix essentially unmanned.
Additionally, Farrington asked for the meeting to be rescheduled to July 11 or 12 because next week contains the Emancipation Day and July Fourth holidays. She said three days of work would be lost because of the holidays and the need to testify before the committee.
But Berry confirmed the July 6 meeting date Thursday and her desire to have all 20 employees present. Included in the list of subpoenaed IRB workers are Farrington, 12 employees from St. Thomas and seven from St. Croix.
IRB currently has four vacant positions, including a chief for the Criminal Investigations Division on St. Croix; a supervisor of territorial taxes on St. Thomas; a supervisor for the Revenue Collection Section on St. Thomas; and a deputy director on St. Thomas.
Berry has said the hearing will focus on IRB’s collection efforts, "the lack of which adversely impacts on the revenue stream of the Virgin Islands government and its operational budget."

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The Senate has announced its independent consultant to analyze the V.I. government-Southern Energy deal before legislators decide whether to approve a sale that would give the company 80 percent interest in the V.I Water and Power Authority.
Senate President Vargrave Richards said the firm of Arthur D. Little, Energy Industries Practice, of Denver, Colo., was chosen to analyze the deal negotiated by the Turnbull administration and the Southern Co. The contract is for 30 days and reportedly costs $250,000.
Richards said that after the Senate voted to hire an independent consultant to analyze the sale proposal, six firms answered a Senate selection committee’s request for proposals. Arthur D. Little was chosen.
The firm, said Richards, "has extensive experience with the privatization of utility systems around the world, with a list of highly competent professionals on their staff."
The proposed deal between the V.I. government and the Southern Co., negotiated by a government team, would give the Atlanta-based company 80 percent ownership of WAPA in a deal worth between $380 million and $400 million over 25 years. The immediate value of the deal to the government is about $148 million, including the forgiveness of $31 million the government owes WAPA and other indebtedness.
Of the $14 million, Southern Energy would pay the government approximately $105 million in cash up front.
Richards said he was hopeful the analysis would be completed by mid-August. After that he said he anticipates public hearings on all three islands.
"Then we will move into Committee of the Whole to dissect, analyze and debate the issue," he said.

It was controversial, but it counted. On Wednesday in the Government and Industrial Coed Slowpitch Softball League at Emile Griffith Park, Innovative Communication Corp. walked away with the series as Airport walked off the field. Thus Airport, the defending champions, allowed ICC, the Farrington division’s top seeds, to win by forfeit.
Both teams scored two runs apiece in the first inning. However, Airport was held scoreless in the top of the second. But, ICC added another two runs to their score in the bottom of the inning.
Then came the controversy. At first, home plate umpire, Rudy Scarbriel, ruled Airport’s Ashton "Minus" Frett safe on a play at third. However, after an appeal to base umpire he was called out. Frett was subsequently ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
This really added fuel to the fire. After the ejection several of his teammates walked out in disapproval of the call. This left Airport without enough players to continue the game.

Vance Monsanto Jr., a 23-year-old St. Thomas man wanted on murder charges in the territory, was arrested Thursday morning in Bridgeport, Conn., by FBI agents working with local police.
Monsanto has been wanted in connection with the July 1997 shooting of
Wayne Christopher following an argument near the wreck shop in Mariendahl. Uon his extradition to the territory, Monsanto will likely face first-degree murder and illegal weapons possession charges.
He had been on the run since last August when major crime detectives on St. Thomas obtained a warrant for his arrest.
Monsanto was arrested by an FBI Fugitive Task Force that acted on information that he was residing at an apartment complex in Bridgeport. He is expected to appear before a Superior Court judge for an initial hearing on extradition in the days ahead, according to criminal justice officials in Connecticut. In the Virgin Islands, prosecutors don't foresee any problems in having Monsanto returned to face murder and weapons charges.
The arrest Thursday marked the third time in a month that suspects wanted on murder charges have been arrested in other jurisdictions.

The governor's chief financial adviser, Rudolph Krigger Sr., says the budget process is moving along smoothly and the proposed spending plan should be sent to the Legislature as promised.
"Things are moving along and we feel that we will have a good budget," Krigger said Thursday. "But I want the public to understand that the budget is based on anticipated revenues. There is no intention to mislead or provide bogus information."
He cautioned that the forecasting of revenues from one year to another is not an exact science, so the budget numbers are subject to change, one way or the other.
Asked whether the administration will propose new taxes to counter the fall of in actual revenues for FY 2001, Krigger said that is difficult given the territory's poor economic condition.
"That is part of the fight in coming up with a balanced budget," he said.
Krigger discounted recommendations that the payroll be slashed as a cost-cutting measure. "Where are they going to go?" he asked, noting that mass layoffs will lead to civil unrest.
On another issue, Krigger confirmed statements made by a military spokesman in Puerto Rico this week that the territory could lose up to $4 million a year for every year that the Navy scales back its rest-and-relaxation port calls in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Navy spokesman Jeff Gordon said in published reports this week that the dramatically reduced training activity in nearby Vieques will mean fewer port calls for large ships and carriers.
"The military has always provided a significant infusion of funds into the economy," Krigger said. "When I was with the National Guard we projected that naval ships and military aircrafts brought in over $10 million a year. That's hard to replace when it suddenly is not there."

Promotional ceremonies were held Thursday at Government House on St. Thomas for V.I. National Guard Brig. Gen. Cleave Antonio McBean, the man the governor has tapped to replace retiring Adj. Gen. Jean Romney.
McBean's promotion came a day before he was slated to take over command of 900 soldiers and airman who make up the V.I. National Guard and Air National Guard.
In the brief ceremony attended by family, friends, well-wishers and fellow guardsmen, McBean's accomplished career in the military was highlighted as he was pinned with the brigadier general's single star.
McBean credited many persons along the way who helped him achieve success in his more than 29 years of military service. "There were General Rudy Francis, General Robert Moorhead, Al Heath and others that have contributed to my development," he said, adding, "I didn't arrive at this juncture by myself."
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull hailed McBean's accomplishments, describing him as the best qualified person for the job.
"I remember General McBean as a student at Charlotte Amalie High School when I was a teacher," Turnbull said. "He was always a hardworking, diligent and courteous person."
The governor also paid tribute to the late Gov. Melvin Evans, the territory's first elected governor, who, despite opposition and criticism, moved forward with the formation of the V.I. National Guard.
"He is to be credited for what was a difficult decision at that time," Turnbull said. "The V.I. National Guard has done us proud."
McBean's military assignments have included signal platoon leader, signal detachment leader, operation and training officer, battalion training officer, personnel officer, field service company commander, assistant commandant and senior instructor at the V.I. National Guard Academy, battalion executive officer, supply and service battalion commander, plans operations and military support officer, and deputy territorial area commander of the V.I. Army National Guard.
Romney, who was in attendance, spoke of what he considered the high point of his career. "My ascending to the position of adjutant general was perhaps the highlight of my career. But it did not come without hard work and dedication, qualities that were instilled in me when I joined the Army one year after graduating from high school," Romney said.
Change of command ceremonies will be held Friday in St. Croix, presided over by Romney, Turnbull and McBean.
Traditionally, a change of command was signaled by the outgoing commander passing the unit's flag to the officer assuming the command. This public gesture provided witness Thursday to the soldiers that their new leader was assuming the leadership position.

Promotional ceremonies were held Thursday at Government House on St. Thomas for V.I. National Guard Brig. Gen. Cleave Antonio McBean, the man the governor has tapped to replace retiring Adj. Gen. Jean Romney.
McBean's promotion came a day before he was slated to take over command of 900 soldiers and airman who make up the V.I. National Guard and Air National Guard.
In the brief ceremony attended by family, friends, well-wishers and fellow guardsmen, McBean's accomplished career in the military was highlighted as he was pinned with the brigadier general's single star.
McBean credited many persons along the way who helped him achieve success in his more than 29 years of military service. "There were General Rudy Francis, General Robert Moorhead, Al Heath and others that have contributed to my development," he said, adding, "I didn't arrive at this juncture by myself."
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull hailed McBean's accomplishments, describing him as the best qualified person for the job.
"I remember General McBean as a student at Charlotte Amalie High School when I was a teacher," Turnbull said. "He was always a hardworking, diligent and courteous person."
The governor also paid tribute to the late Gov. Melvin Evans, the territory's first elected governor, who, despite opposition and criticism, moved forward with the formation of the V.I. National Guard.
"He is to be credited for what was a difficult decision at that time," Turnbull said. "The V.I. National Guard has done us proud."
McBean's military assignments have included signal platoon leader, signal detachment leader, operation and training officer, battalion training officer, personnel officer, field service company commander, assistant commandant and senior instructor at the V.I. National Guard Academy, battalion executive officer, supply and service battalion commander, plans operations and military support officer, and deputy territorial area commander of the V.I. Army National Guard.
Romney, who was in attendance, spoke of what he considered the high point of his career. "My ascending to the position of adjutant general was perhaps the highlight of my career. But it did not come without hard work and dedication, qualities that were instilled in me when I joined the Army one year after graduating from high school," Romney said.
Change of command ceremonies will be held Friday in St. Croix, presided over by Romney, Turnbull and McBean.
Traditionally, a change of command was signaled by the outgoing commander passing the unit's flag to the officer assuming the command. This public gesture provided witness Thursday to the soldiers that their new leader was assuming the leadership position.

Promotional ceremonies were held Thursday at Government House on St. Thomas for V.I. National Guard Brig. Gen. Cleave Antonio McBean, the man the governor has tapped to replace retiring Adj. Gen. Jean Romney.
McBean's promotion came a day before he was slated to take over command of 900 soldiers and airman who make up the V.I. National Guard and Air National Guard.
In the brief ceremony attended by family, friends, well-wishers and fellow guardsmen, McBean's accomplished career in the military was highlighted as he was pinned with the brigadier general's single star.
McBean credited many persons along the way who helped him achieve success in his more than 29 years of military service. "There were General Rudy Francis, General Robert Moorhead, Al Heath and others that have contributed to my development," he said, adding, "I didn't arrive at this juncture by myself."
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull hailed McBean's accomplishments, describing him as the best qualified person for the job.
"I remember General McBean as a student at Charlotte Amalie High School when I was a teacher," Turnbull said. "He was always a hardworking, diligent and courteous person."
The governor also paid tribute to the late Gov. Melvin Evans, the territory's first elected governor, who, despite opposition and criticism, moved forward with the formation of the V.I. National Guard.
"He is to be credited for what was a difficult decision at that time," Turnbull said. "The V.I. National Guard has done us proud."
McBean's military assignments have included signal platoon leader, signal detachment leader, operation and training officer, battalion training officer, personnel officer, field service company commander, assistant commandant and senior instructor at the V.I. National Guard Academy, battalion executive officer, supply and service battalion commander, plans operations and military support officer, and deputy territorial area commander of the V.I. Army National Guard.
Romney, who was in attendance, spoke of what he considered the high point of his career. "My ascending to the position of adjutant general was perhaps the highlight of my career. But it did not come without hard work and dedication, qualities that were instilled in me when I joined the Army one year after graduating from high school," Romney said.
Change of command ceremonies will be held Friday in St. Croix, presided over by Romney, Turnbull and McBean.
Traditionally, a change of command was signaled by the outgoing commander passing the unit's flag to the officer assuming the command. This public gesture provided witness Thursday to the soldiers that their new leader was assuming the leadership position.

In Washington on Wednesday, the House Resources Committee unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Delegate Donna Christian Christensen aimed at reducing the number of senators in the V.I. legislature.
The bill, HR 2296, would amend the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands and give the V.I. Legislature the authority to determine the size of its makeup and the number of members needed to constitute a quorum.
Christensen said she anticipated that the bill will be brought to the House floor for a vote "after the Fourth of July recess, in mid-July." She expressed optimism that the measure will be approved.
In a November referendum, voters in the territory will be able to express their preference for reducing the Senate from 15 to either 11 or 9 members, of for keeping the status quo.
The original reduction bill was spurred by efforts of V.I. Sen. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg in 1998. It called for reducing the number of V.I. senators from 15 to nine. In an effort to keep territorial politicians from coming back to Congress in the future seeking a change to the Organic Act for further reductions, House Resources Committee chair Don Young advised that the exact number of senators be left open and that the number be determined by local law.
"It’s good news and I’m sure Sen. Donastorg is very happy," Christensen said. "I just hope the people of the Virgin Islands have a full discussion on the issue."