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The true importance of history
Dickson C. Igwe
Learn and teach history for the right context: not emotion. History should teach fact: not act as a crutch for patriotism and nationalism
A Christmas Sermon: December comes but once a year
Dickson C. Igwe
As we approach the end of 2021, the British Virgin Islands can reflect over a difficult few years, beginning with the flooding in 2017, and then Hurricanes Irma and Maria, through to the COVID Pandemic, to today’s Commission of Inquiry into Virgin Islands Governance. The most recent years have been tumultuous for this micro-society.
Reversing a criminal culture - Part two
Dickson C. Igwe
OK. Social Democracy is about curbing the all-pervasive culture of capitalism, from completely colonizing societies. Philanthropy is a great idea, but it is not the panacea for a more equitable society.
The tyrant's last stand
Dickson C. Igwe
Now, anyone with the barest of observation skills must notice the rising level of angst, anger and frustration, on the Virgin Islands street.
A governance investigation agency is the only hope for VI
Dickson C. Igwe
Swift intervention when the Rubicon has been crossed from legitimate governance into criminal misconduct alone, will save the integrity of the British Virgin Islands.
Cultures that tolerate crime
Dickson C. Igwe
Now, once upon a time this Believer went to Church and heard a sermon. The preacher stated that when it came to tithes and offerings all money was ‘’good.’’
'Them vs us' is never good governance
Dickson C. Igwe
Now, one narrative that runs through the Commission of Inquiry is the subtle quest to divide the Virgin Islands population into various groups, by certain officials.
A very public watch dog
By Dickson C. Igwe
The Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry is a watchdog that has revealed that the Commission acts as a guarantee of good behavior by the powerful
The CoI & entitled Virgin Islanders
By Dickson C. Igwe
The BVI Commission of Inquiry is a shock to a number of "highly Entitled" Virgin Islanders. One reason for some of the anger by a tiny number of people against the COI is the simple reality that the Commission has revealed that their perceptions of power and privilege are indeed flawed.
Checks, balances & the abuse of power
By Dickson C. Igwe
The greatest benefit of the Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry is, it’s check on the abuse of power