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Chopping the head off the juvenile deviancy monster
By Dickson Igwe
This final story on the juvenile deviancy challenge in the Virgin Islands assesses whether social and economic inequality is a factor in juvenile delinquency. It offers a solution.
A global perspective on juvenile deviancy!
By Dickson Igwe
Juvenile delinquency in the Virgin Islands is a social, cultural, and economic devourer. If it continues to grow as swiftly as it is growing at present, it could destroy the fabric of Virgin Islands society.
Transparency & Public Accountability: Easier Said than Done
By Dickson Igwe
At a recent political meeting in idyllic Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands, the New Chairman and First Elected Leader of the Grand Ole Party admitted that in past years his organization had not been good at listening to the cries of Joe Public. For this he apologized. He promised greater sensitivity to the public’s demands if elected leader of the country.
The greatest weapon against juvenile delinquency
By Dickson Igwe
This Old Boy Op Ed Journalist was engaged in conversation with a well known Virgin Islands Educator on Tuesday May 13, 2014. The Principal stated the following.
Who to trust? Who not to trust?
By Dickson Igwe
Public trust is vital to good governance, and public trust is the product of transparency and political integrity.
On Julian Fraser, transparency and secrecy
By Dickson Igwe
On the night of May 28, 2014, Julian Fraser became the Leader of the Virgin Islands Party. Fraser is a man with an astonishing grasp of detail. Fraser possesses the steady ability to assess policy matters with careful deliberation and thoughtfulness. Fraser is a very intelligent man.
David versus Goliath: how to avoid a split!
By Dickson Igwe
The most crucial decision facing the GRAND OLE PARTY in decades will be made on May 28, 2014. The fact that this is turning out to be a very competitive race is good for democracy. The critical task the party presently faces is choosing the RIGHT LEADER to take it into an election war in the Virgin Islands at the end of 2015.
King Ralph rides into the sunset
By Dickson Igwe
On May 7, 2014, King Ralph of the Virgin Islands decided to abdicate. The Elder King decided to hand over power to a younger generation of politicians. OK. Long live the New King or Queen, whoever he or she. This was a show of true courage and statesmanship by the Veteran Politician.
Juvenile Delinquency and the missing village
By Dickson Igwe
Juvenile delinquency in the Virgin Islands is a social, cultural, and economic devourer: a ravenous beast. If it is allowed to grow as swiftly as it is growing at present, it will destroy the fabric of Virgin Islands society. Juvenile delinquency can be defeated however, through intervention early in the life of the child at danger, especially the area of learning. It can be further tackled through corrective education during the teenage years of the delinquent.
Third party launches, and big tent meetings
By Dickson Igwe
The following story is part of a series on the political pulse of the Virgin Islands at midterm. It assesses the prospects for the new third party just launched. And it looks at the beginnings of the process to choose a NEW LEADER for the opposition. It is not an endorsement of any politician or party.
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