Welcome to the Office of Self Determination and Constitutional Development Resources page! This section is a convenient place to gain access to a compilation of documents and other resources on National & Territorial Self Determination and the development of the USVI Constitution.
Articles, Papers & Presentations
Undercurrents: Hey, Virgin islands, What do you Want to be NOw That You've Grown Up? (March 22, 2017)
Self Determination Power Point Presentation from Dr. Carlyle G. Corbin (April 2013)
Self Determination Power Point Presentation from Attorney Maria Lurie (February 23, 2016)
Self Determination Power Point Presentation from Dr. Carlos Colon De Armas (August 12, 2016)
The Search for Constitutional Change in the USVI, William Gilmore (1984)
A Constitution for the USVI: The Role of the University of the VI and other Supporting Entities, Ragster & Roach (2008)
National Self-Determination, Lambert (1918)
National Self-Determination, Margalit & Raz (1990)
National Self-Determination, Ryan & Deci (2000)
National Self-Determination, De-Shalt (1996)
Secession and Self-Determination: A Territorial Interpretation, Brilmayer (1991 )
The Jurisprudence of Legitimacy: Applying the Constitution to U.S. Territories, Katz (1992)
The Empire Forgotten: The Application of the Bill of Rights to U.S. Territories, Tauber (2006)
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Legislations & Constitutional Drafts
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Facts about the Fifth Constitution of the USVI:
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