As we contemplated the direction for this edition, we focused on the critical role of confidence in repositioning the BVI, given the uncertain global economic outlook. We opted for a Special Section informed by focus group discussions and augmented with articles and interviews with leading private sector influencers in tourism and financial services. Persons uniquely positioned to share with our readership, their insight into the economic and business outlook for the territory in 2023, and beyond. We did so with an eye on the fact that 2023 will see general elections in the territory, setting political leadership for the next four years.