This pressure fuels housing insecurity, food instability, and brain drain, while also weakening cultural traditions and deepening reliance on fragile tourism economies.
a year agoelliottraylassi
Re, people in the states: while Puerto Rico may not be a state, we are still affected by some laws that the United States impose that do, in fact, make the cost of import goods skyrocket :(
a year agotherealshantss
you should work alongside the governor to get this plan in place! or at least try to
a year agopagingnurseslusher
Absolutely—and this is precisely why we need more than just emotional appeals for Virgin Islanders to return home. The high cost of living, stagnant wages, and limited opportunities create real barriers that can’t be ignored. Without addressing these systemic challenges head-on—with clear strategies for economic growth, wage equity, housing, and workforce development—we risk asking people to come back to instability rather than opportunity. If we truly want to reverse brain drain and strengthen our communities, we need comprehensive planning that includes input from both local voices and those in the diaspora who bring valuable experience and insight. It’s not just about coming home—it’s about building a home that’s ready to receive us.
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