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DONALD DE CASTRO

February 20, 2019

Commentary — Writer fears expat ‘takeover’

For years here in the Virgin Islands, there has been a conversation by so many people in regards to children being born in this territory to expatriate parents and about …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
January 29, 2019

Commentary — Water woes blamed on distribution

Another election day will soon be here, and one of the many concerns of a large percentage of residents, especially on Tortola, is water. The name Biwater always comes up, …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
December 6, 2018

COMMENTARY — Misnaming VI seen as disrespectful

We hear so many people every day talk about respect and lack thereof in these times, and many of them blame someone else. The problem with the blame game is …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
November 6, 2018

COMMENTARY — ‘Citizen’ and ‘belonger’ explained

It is time that those politicians whose only interest is re-election — and their supporters — stop their rhetoric and be honest and straightforward with everyone. We are a territory …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
October 16, 2018

COMMENTARY — Call made to protect local investors

Greed started taking the Virgin Islands toward self-destruction when the territory first embraced financial services, but our political leaders and many business and religious leaders have continued to encourage the …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
October 2, 2018

COMMENTARY — ‘Banks! Who needs who?’

Over the past years, there have been many discussions about banking services here in the Virgin Islands, and, yes, there is a lot to be desired. Now that the people …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
August 28, 2018

COMMENTARY — Politicians urged to be selfless

Volunteerism is defined as serving one’s community without compensation. Unfortunately, because of greed, many volunteer organisations worldwide have been robbed by their executive officers. In today’s world, there are numerous …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
July 24, 2018

COMMENTARY — Call made for church unity

Over the past years, many Christian residents, including ministers of religion, government ministers, politicians and many others, keep saying that this is a Christian community. However, the actions of many …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
July 4, 2018

LETTER — Passport statement draws questions

I feel it very important that I address information about passports that was reported on the radio on June 19 pursuant to a joint release issued by Government Information Services …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
June 19, 2018

COMMENTARY — Gov’t urged to tap local expertise

Over the years since I returned home in 1986 (and I do believe the situation existed before I returned) this government and past governments in their endeavour to develop this …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
June 4, 2018

COMMENTARY — ‘Where do we stand?’

We are now going through another “National Democratic Party Done Deal” in the form of the Recovery and Development Plan, which many are talking about — some in a negative …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
May 16, 2018

COMMENTARY — Writer asks, ‘Who are we?’

We hear politicians, ministers of religion, business owners and many others refer to this territory as a Christian community. Those of us who read the Bible have read the conversation …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
March 7, 2018

COMMENTARY — Ideas offered for telecom service

Tuesday marked six months after Hurricane Irma. As we take time to look back at the many pleasant and unpleasant experiences throughout our lifetime — including the experiences we have …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
February 28, 2018

COMMENTARY — Post office criticised for service

We all understand why laws are made, and why regulations and policies are put in place in conjunction with the laws. However, at times, many of us are at a …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO
February 27, 2018

COMMENTARY — Pockwood Pond: Writer walks to town and back

Living on a hill at Pockwood Pond since the September hurricanes has been very trying but sometimes a good experience. During the weeks after Hurricane Irma, which destroyed my van, …

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by DONALD DE CASTRO

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