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'We've betrayed the trust of the people'- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “We've betrayed the trust of the people and the voters with our actions over the years. We've been held accountable for that.” This statement was made by the newly appointed Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), during an appearance on Talking Points on Monday, May 4, 2026.
We're asked to trust leaders who 'do not trust each other'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Pastor and radio talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has expressed concern over what he describes as a "breach and a breakdown of complete trust among our elected officials."
‘We need to get our act together’ before self-determination- Violet Thomas-Gaul
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points Co-hosts Damion C. Grange and Violet Thomas-Gaul have shared their views on self-determination, with both agreeing that the move to independence must be done properly.
The future of financial services is 'very solid'- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has stated that the trust countries around the world place in the Virgin Islands is due to the strength of the territory’s legal system and the professionalism of its industry professionals.
Public needs to ‘buy into’ proposed RVIPF changes- Elvin G. Grant
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points co-host Elvin G. Grant has told Governor Daniel Pruce that the public needs to buy into his proposed changes to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
The Dollar, Debt, and World War 3
By Dickson C. Igwe
The world’s banks link to the Dollar in one way or another. The Dollar is their raw material, payment and transaction system, and measure and store of value. The Dollar is the lifeblood of international finance running through all social and economic transactions. It is in control of the world’s economy. The Federal Reserve and associated agencies possess huge power, the result of their production and management of the Dollar.
Trust, confidence, and dollar debt
By Dickson C. Igwe
OK. There has been much news about the Non-Aligned Movement in recent years. These are countries considered neutral- not linked at the hip with the USA or the West. BRICS- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa and nations in the Middle East, plus a number of others in Asia.
Trust, Confidence and Debt
By Dickson C. Igwe
OK. The 2008 Financial Recession was an example of Dollar redundancy saving the day. The Federal Reserve replaced the impending losses from bad debt from the Sub Prime Mortgage Crisis that could have collapsed the entire western banking system, by creating even more debt. However, this was debt with a difference.
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Confidence is dollar debt
By Dickson C Igwe
OK. World leaders look to the Dollar in managing their governments and economies. How? Well, the Dollar and Dollar related instruments, managed by institutions such as Central Banks, the IMF and World Bank is the last port of call for leaders of most world economies.
The Dollar and Trust
Dickson C. Igwe
Trust and confidence are supreme in economics and society. However, trust and confidence are relative. We tend to trust that which controls our lives.
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