Our estimated population is about 30,000. We have 5 or 6 radio stations, 3 print newspapers (of which 2 have websites), 2 TV stations and 4 online news publication (not printed). We have 5 ferry companies - four of which travel to the USVI at some point. There are three mobile phone companies, over 10 insurance companies, countless heavy equipment companies and construction companies. We have five commercial banks and one private bank.
We have three major supermarkets who also have outlets. However every week, the four ferry companies carry thousands to the USVI to shop.
We don't have enough farmers to provide meat and vegetables to ensure our food security. Of the farmers we do have, many produce the same crop so it's a constant competition and overflood of the market.
It's election time and everyone wants to be a leader. I must say that the people need good shepherds who can lead this willing flock. There are 4 announced political parties and another one that is supposed to launch. 30,000 people and 5 political parties! There are also several independent persons who are running. This is a subject I have to delve into further in a future post.
We see where we are over-saturated but as the people say "everybody got to eat." We are at a pivotal moment in our country. We will need to look at our brother for inspiration but we have to come up with fresh and new business opportunities. We have to start doing for ourselves. When we get proactive, we ease up the load off the Government. We like the atmosphere where 'every one can eat' but to whose expense? We are the Government!
As for the would-be politicians, come good!
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