Archive for June, 2008

Obama Gets Support Worldwide

Monday, June 9th, 2008

From Europe to  Africa Obama seems to possess the qualities the world is looking for in its future leaders.  Some articles have stated that an Obama Presidency will Restore America’s Prestige while others say an Obama presidency could dismay anti-Bush Europe as U.S. policy won’t change that much.  In the Caribbean many Caricom nations welcome this change yet […]

Check Out the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays!

Friday, June 6th, 2008

It’s Summertime & you want some cool juicy watermelons for that BBQ!  So check out the Farmers’ Market this Saturday and you’ll see lots of melons, papayas, bananas, tomatoes, cucumbers & the list goes on. 
On St. Croix the Farmers’ Market is located in Estate La Reine near the VI Tran Bus stop.  A new farmers market […]

WAPA Plans 40% Boost In Electric Rates

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

The VI Daily News Reports - With historically high oil prices and a cash crunch that is threatening its operations, the V.I. Water and Power Authority is seeking a 40 percent hike in residential electric bills and a 30 percent increase in water bills.
 What does this mean?  Virgin Islands residents will be paying approximately 30 […]

Obama and US History

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Barak Obama is now the first African-American to lead a major U.S. party into an election.  This simple statement covers  centuries of struggle and triumph in the U.S. for all minorities.  Some quick history:

Ivan Van Sertima wrote They Came Before Columbus which details Africans’ presence in the Americas centuries before Columbus - we can’t only focus on the  negative […]

OBAMA WINS DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION!

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

OBAMA WINS DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION…we’d elaborate, but we’re going to watch the winning speech now!

Need A Vacation, Come to the V.I.!

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Need a relaxing vacation in the V.I, then check out what other’s are suggesting like the Summer Boating Specials in the BVI or Treating Dad to a Bit of Paradise at Long Bay Resort & Villas in Tortola.  Interested in getting married in the V.I. then see some pics from a couple at Bolongo Bay Resort, St. Thomas.  And […]

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