Seeking Full Citizenship for Virgin Islanders

Today, I am off to the Republican National Convention. We have been working tirelessly to make arrangements to meet with our fellow Colonial Subjects from Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Marian Islands, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Our hope is that we can gain support of leading Republicans to support and promote the full citizenship of Virgin Islanders.

Please keep up with this blog over the next few days, as we will update you on our progress. Also, please participate in our Facebook Blog Network (link to the right). We are soliciting your suggestions for how best to approach these politicians and elected officials.

Now is the time to promote our agenda! Who cares whether the assistance comes from Republicans or Democrats? All we need is progress for the VI! I'm counting on your assistance.

Virgin Islands for the Virgin Islanders...those at home and those abroad!

VI Athletes Not Capitalizing

I saw an article today that probed my thinking. They were speaking of UVI's new sports recruits. I couldn't help but think of the recent Olympics. Through the whole time, I had the pleasure of seeing only one of our athletes: Tabarie Henry, in track and field.

Now, I don't want to take anything away from his performance. He didn't win, he didn't place. But, he did make it to the Olympics - and that's more than I can say for myself.

Here's my problem. As I watched the Olympics - especially Track and Field, I noticed how competitive the Caribbean Nations were. Who can deny the domination of Jamaica? Trinidad made a good showing. So did the Bahamas. Even St. Kitts & Nevis made a good showing.

It makes sense. In the Caribbean, we benefit from weather conducive for year-round training. However, for some reason we don't seize the opportunity. The rest of the Caribbean is producing great track athletes...providing them with a means to college scholarship. Latin America is producing great baseball players...providing them with opportunities unthinkable in their homeland.

Where are we? What are we doing?

When I was in school, we didn't even have tackle football. Professional scouts rarely - if ever - came to watch our baseball prospects. The track program died.

Like it or not, athletics provides people an opportunity to climb economic ranks. If we empower our promising athletes, we can give them a better future. And, if we educate those athletes properly they could use some of their millions to empower our homeland. Just a quick thought...

Virgin Islands for the Virgin Islanders...those at home and those abroad!

Quick Tidbit of VI Pride!

Did you see the VI Plate on the screen at MSNBC during Biden's speech? If they post a picture, I'll try to put it up here. If you find the picture, let me know so it can be uploaded!

For the Perfectionist in You...

Maybe the new graduates can apply for a proofreading job?

Do you see the error in this picture? Do you sense the irony? Could this be why we're in such want?

Virgin Islands for the Virgin Islanders: those at home and those abroad!