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Monday, February 8, 2010
From the inception of public discussions on Diageo and Cruzan Rum, this writer recognized the value of supporting the efforts of our government in pursuit of the opportunities for diversifying the Virgin Islands economy through increased rum production and exportation to the United States based upon special tax legislation. read more...
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
I lived on the island of St. Croix from 1984 through 2004, so I was very interested in the report that a cutter will be assigned there. Then I read the last line of the report. The cutter will be home ported in San Juan, Puerto Rico. San Juan has a lovely harbor and the Coast Guard station is in a great location in Old San Juan. read more...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I have read with interest your July 26 article on the Constitution Day celebration in Puerto Rico. I must clarify that there is no status with "more" sovereign powers. You either have sovereignty or you don't. Puerto Rico, as a United States territory, exercises, but does not possess, most of the sovereign powers. read more...
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Monday, October 15, 2007
The Office of Resident Commissioner was unilaterally established by the Foraker Act of 1900 (also known as the Organic act of 1900), as passed by the US Congress. It called for the Commissioner to be elected by the Puerto Rican voters for a period of 2 years, and the Office to represent Puerto Rico. read more...
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Monday, June 11, 2007
I have recently become aware of a situation in Puerto Rico that I believe you, as a member of the media, will find worth reporting to the general public. Please take the time to inform the public of the misconduct that has taken place at the Baymon, North Police Headquarters on Tuesday, May, 22, 2007. read more...
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