Too much talk and no action on issues affecting VI- Donald E. de Castro
According to a statement from de Castro, Virgin Islanders for a Better Virgin islands was a non-profit association established to identify and serve the interest of all Virgin Islanders and other residents. The association realises that politics tinges almost every issue in these islands and, whilst not shrinking from addressing issues relevant to the community, it is not a political party.
The association will, however, address, educate, inform and work towards the solution of issues in the Virgin Islands. It will act as a “watch dog” or action group on governmental and societal matters. The association will ensure that the interests of the Virgin Islands are served by the elected representatives.
The association will work with other community groups and enlist their assistance and cooperation whenever the goals and objectives of that group are in harmony with those of the association.
In a comment to this news site, de Castro said that while many people see the problems they are not often willing to be part of the solution and hence it was difficult to attract persons to join the organisation.
“We had an executive body…we functioned for about two or three years…and then people lost interest and stuff like that. Right now I have been talking to people and trying to get people interested. Everybody wants to talk and talk and nobody wants to do anything,” he said.
“There are a couple of people who are interested so I’m trying to get some more,” he said, noting that no board or executive body has yet been formed.
According to the statement from de Castro, the objectives of the body will be to maintain and strengthen the integrity of the culture of the Virgin Islands; Foster a spirit of unity and understanding among Virgin Islanders and other residents; Identify the needs and issues relevant to the community; Serve as a watch dog action group on issues facing the community; Hold workshops and lectures to educate and inform the community on relevant issues.
“With the assistance of Michelle Abbott-Smith and McLloyd O. Walters we established this organisation on September 14, 1987. I am now appealing to all Virgin Islanders who are interested in a better Virgin Islands to help in reviving this organisation. Virgin Islanders, the vast majority of us, know the problems and we talk a lot about the issues and problems. However, very few people today want to take action. Are you ready to be part of the solution? All interested Virgin Islanders can contact me at (284) 494 4629 or donald.decastro@gmail.com. You can also visit my Facebook page, The Virgin Islands: A British Overseas Territory,” appealed de Castro.
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21 Responses to “Too much talk and no action on issues affecting VI- Donald E. de Castro”
out. You sick of the place? You don't know what to do, go Dominica, go Missouri, go Syria, go Pakistan, take wings and fly away home and leave my country from downing it.
Each district can elect leaders or organizers, and then THEY can have meetings to see what issues they all have in common. Pressure from the people is a great tool. As he says, talk talk but no one will do anything.
how they may be affected. Mr. De Castro happends to be one of them.
Others are Edmund, Dougie, Ulrick & Alred. I dont know why but its
a fact.
So he like the rest can save them time.
listen, You remember the late Noel Lloyd same thing
here.
Let a white man come from timber to and say so to
a rotary lunch.
Action in the bull pen. The BVI people for you.