[NBA Hall of Fame\Tim Duncan]
Congresswoman Plaskett: “St. Croix native Tim Duncan has become the first Virgin Islander and the third player in San Antonio franchise history with his jersey retired to be elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, joining George Gervin and David Robinson.”
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[Press Freedom\Puerto Rico]
Cecille Blondet: “In an act of total contempt towards the country, during the twilight hours, Ricardo Rosselló signed the Law of Transparency, which was his last act as governor.”
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[Puerto Rico\Earthquake]
House Speaker Pelosi: “The Trump Administration must respond to this tragedy with urgency and compassion, and quickly grant the request for an emergency declaration so that emergency assistance can swiftly reach those impacted by this week’s earthquakes. The people of Puerto Rico cannot afford a repeat of the same failed response of the Administration following Hurricanes Maria and Irma.”
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[Caribbean News]
New Caricom Chairman Hon. Allen Chastanet: “The Caribbean Community expresses its full solidarity with the Government and People of The Bahamas at this time and stands ready to give whatever assistance is required to deal with the effects of this tragedy.”
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