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The Virgin Islands General Election of 2019 part 1
By Dickson C. Igwe
The horse race for power in the Virgin Islands has entered the final lap. Political poster boards are going up the length and breadth of the land.
The Caribbean’s Economic Dilemma part A
By Dickson C. Iqwe
Most Caribbean countries, including the Virgin Islands, possess three economic idiosyncrasies- that lock West Indian jurisdictions into perpetual developing status, and the threat of systemic poverty.
Poor Governance and Jack the Investor
By Dickson C. Igwe
Investors place their nest egg where there is stability, safety, security, transparency, and predictability. Good governance is critical to Jack the Investor.
Jack the wealthy globalist
By Dickson C. Igwe
Globalization will prevail over populism, Donald Trump, and Brexit. Why: because globalism benefits the investor. Globalism is driven by the investor.
Virgin Islands' party politics
BY Dickson C. Igwe
In 20-years, the state of Virgin Islands (VI) politics has never seen the flux and flow it sees today.
Jack the wealthy investor: Part 3
By Dickson C. Igwe
Jack the billionaire Investor never really loses. When the global economy comes crashing down as a result of unsustainable mortgage and housing debt Jack buys bonds from Uncle Sam: the safest form of investment. Jack smiles from ear to ear.
Jack the wealthy investor: Part 2
By Dickson C. Igwe
Three intangibles drive the global economy: psychology, fear and trust. All three work together, and in varying degrees. These three variables impact the financial bottom line of investors, businesses, and consumers.
Jack the wealthy investor: Part 1
By Dickson C. Igwe
The investor is one of the three critical components of the global economy: the other two are markets and consumers.
The Economics of Climate Change - Part 1
By Dickson C. Igwe
Anyone who understates the climate change threat is living in ‘Wonderland.’ Hurricanes IRMA and MARIA, and the September 2017 floods brought the climate change reality to the British Virgin Islands, in a very ‘’ rude awakening.’’
Demography and the Virgin Islands General Election
By Dickson C. Igwe
Politicians do not like to talk about demographics. Why: because demographics in politics are a factor usually beyond the control of politicians in an election campaign. Debates can be won. Utterances can get heated, and backfire.
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