THE INSTITUTION OF VIEQUES,
PREFACE,
INTRODUCTION,
I. WHY BECOME INDEPENDENT?,
Vieques: A Case for Independence Through Decolonization,
A Very, Very Brief History,
Our Problem,
Our Imposed Governmental & Political Situation,
Options for Status,
II. PERMISSION TO FORM A NEW COUNTRY,
Vieques Independence: Can It Be Done?,
Recognition,
Why Would the United States Permit Decolonization?,
Why Would Puerto Rico Permit Secession?,
Size as a Factor,
III. WHAT'S THE VISION?,
Existing Conditions,
Demographics Plus,
Physical Infrastructure,
Targeting Economic Development,
What Helps Form an Ideal Business Environment?,
Actively Marketing Our New Country,
Commerce Quality Wish List,
Vieques Government & Regulatory Design,
Philosophy & Constitution,
Cabinet Structure,
Competitive Bidding,
Taxation,
Regulation,
Vieques Commerce Initiative,
Creating the Plan,
Evaluating Potential Business Opportunities,
Patrimony & Local Business Development,
Summary,
IV. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT,
Public Works,
Land Use Plan,
Roads,
Sewage Treatment,
Storm Water,
Water Filtration & Distribution ,
Telecommunications,
Power Generation & Distribution,
Parks & Recreation,
Government Facilities,
Airports,
Seaports & Marinas,
Postal System,
Healthcare,
Medical,
Mental Health,
Social Services,
Safety Net,
Universal Basic Income,
Education,
Student Preparation,
Curriculum,
Facilities,
Staffing,
Other Thoughts,
Legal System,
Guidelines,
Property Rights & International Law,
Vieques Real Estate,
Land Use,
Sea Use Planning,
Criminal Justice,
Law & Order Enforcement,
Transportation,
Security,
Military,
Border Protection,
Customs,
Gun Control,
Identification,
Internet & Technology,
Citizenship & Immigration,
Emergency Response,
Fiscal Accountability & Transparency,
V. TRANSITIONAL & INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING,
General Expenses & Debts,
Legal & Consulting,
Applicable Commitments/Debts Owed to the US & PR,
Asset Issues,
Valuing Assets,
Payment to the US & PR for Asset Purchases Such as Physical Infrastructure,
Payments to Private Entities for Nationalized Assets,
Compensation to Individuals and Groups As Consideration for Some Entitlement
Deemed Owed,
Renovation Replacement and Expansion of Roads Utilities and Other Physical Elements
and Systems,
New Facilities Required to Function as an Independent Country,
Financing,
Monetary Policy,
Capital - Money Sources,
Capital - Unique Vieques Funding,
Capital - Personnel Sources,
VI. NATIONAL TRAPPINGS,
Sports and Pageantry,
VII. CONCLUSIONS,
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