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Happiness begins at 60
By Dickson Igwe
Now, this old boy was at a bar and restaurant sitting close to the sea in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, on a November evening in 2014. This was a quintessentially Caribbean Friday night. Pedestrians walked about relaxed and jovial. The buzz of chit chat was all about. The rhythmic and comforting sounds of a steel pan orchestra emanated from nearby speakers.
Michael Fonseca & his cycling El Dorado
By Dickson Igwe
This Old Boy Columnist was beaming on Saturday November 22, 2014. He had just read a wonderful story in the print media. Michael Fonseca’s, “Walker wants more sidewalks, bike lanes,’’ was a song to good environmental stewardship. It was also a personal validation, of sorts.
Mr. Hopeful and Mr. Despairing
By Dickson Igwe
Now, this Old Boy Op Ed Journalist was in Road Town on the afternoon of Thursday October 30, 2014. As he ambled about on a hot, but thankfully breezy afternoon, he met with a Community Stalwart.
Economic thinking and national vision
By Dickson Igwe
This Old Boy Journalist met a political aspirant and family friend last Thursday afternoon. This was November 6, 2014. He asked the man what his vision for the Virgin Islands was. In other words, what was the political wannabe’s personal image of EL DORADO? How would he get the country to the PROMISED LAND? What was the politician’s picture of these Lesser Antilles in 10 years? To be fair, that was a tough question to ask anyone without them being prepared.
Amaka Igwe: movie producer and visionary
By Dickson Igwe
Amaka Igwe’s life and death are a lesson to all people, everywhere, on the vital importance of having a vision and a purpose. Amaka Igwe was the iconic visionary behind the Nigerian film industry: Nollywood. Nollywood is composed of hundreds of businesses that employ thousands of directors, writers, creators, actors, managers, and workers. It is a major component of Africa’s growing economy.
The Edgar Leonard Vision of a better Virgin Islands
By Dickson Igwe
Edgar Leonard is a popular opinion contributor in the Virgin Islands. Leonard is a bright mind. He is an analytical type. His opinion pieces on economics, and how the management of scarce resources can affect the community for better or worse are required reading for all with a stake in the territory.
National visions and national development plans
By Dickson Igwe
A national vision is a grand idea. It is a panorama of the national mindset. It is a picture in the heart of the citizen and resident, of El Dorado, the land of milk and honey. And the national vision is often best expressed in art, poetry, song, dance, and colorful prose.
King Vision & Queen Infrastructure
By Dickson Igwe
The following narrative argues that vision is crucial to deciding on a national infrastructure model. Understanding a country’s physical and social infrastructure requirements begins with having an overarching national vision. The national vision is a grand idea.
The Virgin Islands boat builder and seafarer
By Dickson Igwe
The following article is part of a series of stories on politics and economics in the Virgin Islands, in the run up to general elections in early 2016. The narrative urges the need for visionary politics. It argues that the possession of a national vision by a country can aid effective social and economic development.
Visionary Politics and 2016
By Dickson Igwe
The following article is part of a series of stories on Virgin Islands politics and economics. It asks the question: what is the long term vision for the Virgin Islands in the run up to general elections in early 2016?
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