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Latest coverage, campaign announcements, and op-eds from Jed JohnHope and the team. Stay informed on the issues shaping the Virgin Islands' future.

Oct
12
2023
VI Source (St. Thomas) Op-Ed

The Truth About the Industrial Development of St. Croix's South Shore

In a widely-read op-ed, Jed JohnHope sets the record straight on the economic history of St. Croix, pushing back on misleading narratives about the Hess Corporation and the legacy of industrial development. JohnHope argues that the territory must evolve its economy strategically — balancing growth, conservation, and environmental responsibility — rather than romanticizing industries that no longer exist.

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Apr
13
2025
St. John Source Press Coverage

Panel Debates Best Way Forward for USVI Under 'Trump 2.0'

Jed JohnHope joined a League of Women Voters panel alongside Governor Bryan to discuss the USVI's economic response to the Trump administration's policies. JohnHope warned of economic uncertainty, potential inflation, and risks to the territory's immigrant workforce — while laying out a proactive strategic vision: high-value manufacturing, tax incentives modeled on Section 936, and leveraging USVI's unique position as an island economy.

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Mar
17
2021
St. Thomas Source Press Coverage

WAPA Official Confronts Board's Failures Before the Senate

As WAPA Board Vice Chairman, Jed JohnHope testified before the Virgin Islands Senate about the authority's systemic failures — including a $225 million cost overrun on the VITOL project. JohnHope refused to stay silent: "As I sit before you today, it is time for all of us to look in the mirror and be brutally honest. Change, process, and accountability — those are the only things that will move the utility forward."

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Jul
21
2022
St. Thomas Source Community

Startup Battle USVI Taps JohnHope to Judge $100,000 Entrepreneur Competition

Jed JohnHope was selected as a judge for Startup Battle VI — a competition awarding a $100,000 investment to the USVI's best emerging tech entrepreneur. JohnHope's involvement reflected his deep commitment to growing the territory's entrepreneurial ecosystem and empowering the next generation of Virgin Islands business leaders.

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Jul
25
2022
St. Croix Source Community

JohnHope Moderates Democratic Senatorial Forum on Crime, Education & Healthcare

Jed JohnHope served as moderator for a Democratic senatorial candidate forum on St. Croix, leading substantive exchanges on education reform, healthcare access, crime, and economic opportunity. The forum showcased JohnHope's deep policy knowledge and his standing as a trusted voice in USVI civic life.

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2026
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Press Inquiries

Members of the media looking to cover Jed JohnHope's campaign for USVI Delegate to Congress are welcome to reach out. We're available for interviews, statements, and campaign events across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Press Contact
Lauren Cartagena
Email
lauren@yellowcedarmedia.com
Phone
(340)718-7480