Documents tagged "Virgin Islands"
Found 20 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031209.txt
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy sex offender, has been working on constructing a compound on Great St. James island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The construction work is taking place without permission from the government, and it is not the first time this has happened. DPNR Commissioner nominee Jean-Pierre Oriol will be available to answer questions about the situation. Epstein also owns neighboring Little St. James island, which has been his primary residence for decades.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031172.txt
The document appears to be an email conversation between Jeffrey Epstein and Cecile de Jongh, discussing a news article on Fox News about an Obama bundler working as a tax adviser in the Virgin Islands. The topic of discussion is political, focusing on fundraising and taxation within the United States government.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031170.txt
The Miami U.S. attorney's office has recused itself from the Jeffrey Epstein case due to its involvement in prior decisions related to Epstein. This means that the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia will oversee the case, which involves Epstein's victims and their attempts to seek justice for alleged crimes committed by Epstein, including abuse of underage girls. The reassignment has been criticized by some as a move to protect Epstein from facing consequences for his actions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030875.txt
In the document, key people include Jeffrey Epstein, Leslie Wexner, Maer Roshan, and Bill Clinton. Key places include Africa and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Key topics include Epstein's financial clients, his lavish lifestyle, and his connections to various celebrities and political figures.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030616.txt
This document discusses Jeffrey Epstein, who is going to be released from prison early due to helping the feds unravel a suspected Ponzi scheme. He had inside knowledge of the scheme because he was one of its victims, losing $67 million. The source says it's all tied to the indictment of former managers of Bear Stearns Mortgage Investment Fund. Meanwhile, Epstein has been allowed to spend most days at his attorney's office while in prison and was supposedly working on a charity venture but the source says he was actually busy helping the feds with the Ponzi scheme.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030433.txt
In this document, Jeffrey Epstein is a central figure who is described as a wealthy financier and registered sex offender who preyed upon vulnerable young girls on his private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The document highlights the failures of multiple government agencies in dealing with Epstein's crimes, including the FBI, the Department of Justice, and local law enforcement. It mentions prominent individuals such as former President Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew who are associated with Epstein. Additionally, it discusses the efforts made by Epstein's victims to challenge the lenient plea deal he received in 2007 from prosecutors that allowed him to avoid federal charges.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029518.txt
The document discusses Jeffrey Epstein, a billionaire who was accused of sex crimes involving underage girls. He pleaded guilty in Florida and received 13 months in prison. However, it was later revealed that he had struck a deal with federal prosecutors that spared him from facing steeper penalties. It was also reported that Epstein used his wealth and political connections to win special treatment. In recent weeks, allegations against Epstein have resurfaced as news organizations have published interviews with the alleged victims and taken a closer look at Alexander Acosta, who approved the secret deal while serving as U.S. attorney in Miami. He is now President Trump's secretary of labor. It was also mentioned that Epstein is a resident of the Virgin Islands.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029475.txt
Twin City Mobile Integrated Health Services is a private, non-profit ambulance provider in the Virgin Islands specializing in advanced and basic life support, interfacility transports, and mobile phlebotomy services. Their staff is trained to transport patients safely to various healthcare facilities, and they play a key role in the Virgin Islands Prehospital Care. Twin City focuses on providing compassionate care while maintaining safety standards, using skilled personnel and equipment. They also invest heavily in training, community service projects, and donations to give back to their local community.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029326.txt
In this document, Jeffrey Epstein, a prominent education patron and the founder of the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, supports President Obama's call for universal pre-school education in the United States. The foundation is based in the US Virgin Islands and has expanded its support to include early development and charter schools. According to Epstein, early education is essential for stimulating young children's rapidly developing minds and fostering a lifetime of curiosity and achievement. However, critics of Congress' Head Start program argue that it has had an uncertain impact on improving education rates despite being an expensive annual endeavor.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027096.txt
The article discusses the controversy surrounding U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta's involvement in a plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein, a well-known financier accused of sex crimes involving underage girls. The White House is reportedly investigating whether Acosta acted improperly during his tenure as a federal prosecutor. The judge who handled the case stated that the plea deal broke the law and deprived victims of their rights to be informed about and consulted on the agreement. Trump has expressed confidence in Acosta despite the controversy.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026759.txt
The Ritz-Carlton Club in St. Thomas has sustained damage from Hurricane Irma but appears to have stood up reasonably well compared to the rest of the island. President Donald Trump has authorized disaster relief for the Virgin Islands and plans to visit soon, according to Governor Kenneth Mapp. Many homes on the island, including those of some Ritz-Carlton employees, have been destroyed. Insurance adjusters are now assessing the damage, which seems to be more severe closer to the hotel buildings. About 40% of the residences at the club are currently usable, and electricity has been restored in some areas of downtown St. Thomas. The airport remains closed for commercial flights, and internet and cell service are still limited on the island.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025874.txt
The email discusses a case involving the US government and a woman named Doe 3. The government opposes Doe 3 joining the case, and it is suggested that her story about former President Clinton is made up and can be proven false using secret service records and local Virgin Islands support. David Stern asks for confirmation on whether Doe 3 has been thrown out of the case against the US gov to reopen. The email also emphasizes the confidential nature of the information contained in it, warning unauthorized use, disclosure, or copying is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024294.txt
This document highlights the accomplishments of a representative during their first term in office from 2015-2016. Some key achievements include being named to various committees and groups such as the Agriculture Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Democratic Leadership Steering and Policy Committee, and more. They were also selected for President Obama's White House Renewable Energy roundtable group. Their legislative activity included successfully removing the Virgin Islands from PROMESA, securing VA decisions to expand Choice Program eligibility for Virgin Islands resident veterans, and co-sponsoring legislation to expand the VA choice program eligibility (H.R.572). They also led efforts to defeat an amendment that would have reduced federal dollars for the Virgin Islands and secured commitment from the Army Corp of Engineers for increased personnel and resources for the Virgin Islands backlog of permits.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021718.txt
The Virgin Islands Daily News reports that local merchants are facing challenges due to a longer slow season, construction, and competition. The paper also mentions the return of Boy Scouts from a national Jamboree, a jewelry heist, a Vietnam war hero's death, and an" For Eagle, quitting was not an option" on page 28.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019476.txt
David Blaine is a magician who has performed internationally, including for political figures such as Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. He met Ms. through mutual friends and was impressed with her abilities as both a fashion model and public relations expert. In his letter, David highlights Ms.'s exceptional talent in organizing high-end charitable events and recruiting A-list funders, as well as the significant impact she has made on children's lives through her fundraising efforts.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019474.txt
David Blaine is a magician who has written a letter on behalf of Ms. in connection with her O-1 visa application. He met Ms. through mutual friends and was impressed by her talent for public relations and fundraising, as well as her passion for children and education. Ms. has organized numerous high-end charitable events and organizations, and found A-list funders for her causes. David Blaine shares a similar passion for helping children and believes that Ms. would be an excellent candidate for the O-1 visa program.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019086.txt
The letter discusses a magician's recommendation of a woman named Svet for an O-1 visa application. The magician mentions her intelligence, education, passion for children and education, and her talent as a public relations and fundraising expert in charitable events. He also highlights her success in organizing events and finding A-list funders for various causes.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018804.txt
This document is an appraisal report for IGY American Yacht Harbor Marina in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands prepared by Integra Realty Resources – Caribbean on behalf of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico. The appraisal evaluates the market value of the leased fee interest (going concern) in the property and is intended to conform with various professional standards including the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute, the Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics of the American Society of Appraisers, the RICS Valuation Professional Standards, the International Valuation Standards, applicable jurisdictional appraisal regulations, and the appraisal guidelines of Banco Popular.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018727.txt
This document discusses a new construction build-to-suit property located at 19-F Smith Bay Road in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The property is guaranteed by the General Services Administration (GSA) and will be used as a facility for U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. There is an opportunity to acquire joint venture equity financing through GSA. This property is being offered to potential buyers in various cities across the United States, including Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Tulsa. The offering memorandum is confidential and must be treated as such by the recipient.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014498.txt
This document is a newspaper article from December 2016 that discusses tax hikes in the Virgin Islands due to an empty government piggy bank. The article mentions back pay for court-ordered expenses and an increased unemployment insurance rate for businesses. It also touches on topics such as sin taxes, time-share owners, and Puerto Rico.