By Shaina Smith We find ourselves in thought-provoking times and not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic but this year December, it will be 70 years since the local legislature was reconstituted and local elected representation returned to our shores. Some may ask why is that a big deal? I am glad you asked! Prior … Continued
Dickson C. Igwe Throughout the second half of the year, the US economy is expected to operate alongside a number of stress factors: the surging pandemic, racial tensions, and political factionalism. The US economy is the biggest uncertainty in global economic growth. As the world’s largest economy, the US recession will directly drive down the … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, former Minister of Education and Culture, Myron V Walwyn shared his thoughts on COVID-19 and the reopening of schools in the BVI. He wrote: Managing the issues caused by Covid-19 is not easy for any country. I do however believe that while following all the safety precautions advanced by the … Continued
By Dickson C. Igwe Until a vaccine or cure, geography, control of population movement, and good governance are three of the most crucial factors in keeping the COVID-19 pandemic under control and at bay, in the British Virgin Islands. Presently there are 17.5 million cases of COVID 19 globally and a rising death toll of … Continued
Some years ago, the Caribbean Tourism Organisation launched a marketing campaign under the tagline “life needs the Caribbean.” It positioned the region’s tourism experience of peace and relaxation as the perfect antidote to the stress and demands of life in its major source markets. As some countries struggle to balance the need to protect the … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, former Education Minister Myron Walwyn shared his thoughts on the Curfew Order. There are fundamental rights and freedoms accorded to each individual in the Virgin Islands and these are provided for in the Human Rights Chapter of our constitution. It is incumbent upon our decision makers to provide justifiable reasons … Continued
John Lewis, the civil rights leader who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death, to be published upon the day of his funeral. While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me. You … Continued
IT IS TIME FOR SMALL COUNTRIES AND NON ALIGNED STATES TO DRIVE A NEW WORLD ORDER The rules based international order is on ‘’life support.’’ The global COVID 19 pandemic has so far infected 16 million people leading to approximately 640 000 deaths. The reason for much of the preceding has been the abject failure … Continued
EDITORIAL BY BENITO WHEATLEY As the United Kingdom (UK) confronts the issue of racism in British society and the country’s longstanding problem of injustice toward people of African descent, it should not be forgotten that the people of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are also victims of Britain’s dark legacy of slavery and colonialism. The … Continued
The road to Virgin Islands independence is a long and winding road that starts with public discussion, and debate, leading to a referendum, where two thirds of a territory’s citizens vote for independence. But even before any type of independence, that there will be a move towards greater autonomy by Overseas territories, and the consolidation … Continued
