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Missing link, free enterprise, and Virgin Islands Airport Politics
By Dickson Igwe
Is privatization the way forward for the Virgin Islands economy? Big government is one of the bogeymen affecting Virgin Islands commercial and economic progress negatively. The very large size of the public sector is a weight on free enterprise. This story looks at the airport development model, and suggests that privatization or part privatization of certain public assets is the solution to weaning the country off the public sector and creating a new commercial dynamism.
Politics and the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
By Dickson Igwe
In an earlier story, this Observer and Journalist determined a number of voter demographics in the Virgin Islands. These were based upon heritage, birth, and residency. He, however, failed to include three crucial voter groups. The young voter, probably those aged between 18 years and 35 years, the middle aged, those from 35 to 55, and the older voter, those over 55.
Divide and rule in the Virgin Islands
By Dickson Igwe
A series of stories looks at the Virgin Islands political scene as midterm approaches: What is the political pulse of the country approximately two and a half years before another general election season begins? This narrative looks at the increasingly divisive tone in Virgin Islands politics. It also states that the politics of demographics applies as much to the Virgin Islands’ political model, as it does to the USA’s. Politics in the Virgin Islands may have gone tribal.
Virgin Islands politics and voter memory
By Dickson Igwe
A series of stories looks at the Virgin Islands political scene as midterm approaches: What is the political pulse of the country approximately two and a half years before another general election season begins? This narrative asks why the Government, despite pursuing policies of economic growth, something critical for Virgin Islands prosperity, and the future of Virgin Islands youth, appears to be increasingly unpopular with a specific demographic. In the following story, the Virgin Island
New dispensation needed in VI political arena - Douglas Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and commentator Douglas Wheatley has called for a new dispensation in the political arena of the Virgin Islands.
Hon. O’Neal says ‘Divine Master’ gave no instructions to leave politics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Premier and Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has declared that his time has not yet reached for retirement from the political arena as he has not received such instructions from the ‘Divine Master’.
On exotic yachting destinations, and Virgin Islands shopping
By Dickson Igwe
Now, your wannabe Admiral Horatio Nelson was recently invited to be ‘honorary co skipper’ for the day on board a yacht owned by a delightful, brilliant, and extremely well traveled Canadian couple. Paul and Joanne Strome own a yacht moored at Nanny Cay, and for a sum that would pay the annual mortgage of many a home, they berth their vessel in the British Virgin Islands.
BVP… (Truth for the Youth).… WE (THE PEOPLE) HAVE NO GOVERNMENT
By Alred Frett
Thanks to ‘Quiet Storm’ and others who often come to my defense saving me from wasting premium time on those who appear to hate themselves too much to try & understand basic concepts making it impossible to expand their own minds or appreciate & love others…
We should stop being chained to shortcuts and learn to read chapters instead of just lines.
After 32 years, Hodge retires from politics!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After serving in the political arena for 32 years as the representative of the 6th electoral district, veteran politician Omar Wallace Hodge is putting down his gloves but still plans to continue to assist persons in need by setting up a Foundation.
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