The United States faces a potentially catastrophic default on 2 August, when it will no longer be able to pay its bill without a Congressional deal to raise its borrowing limit, reduce spending or raise taxes. Ryan Bachoo, a 21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago,  fears Obama is to blame for not aggressively tackling …

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The United States faces a potentially catastrophic default on 2 August, when it will no longer be able to pay its bill without a Congressional deal to raise its borrowing limit, reduce spending or raise taxes. Ryan Bachoo, a 21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago,  fears Obama is to blame for not aggressively tackling …

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US President Barack Obama once said that “change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time”. Yet there are still too few signs that change is within reach,  writes Ryan Bachoo, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. I’ve wanted to write this article for sometime, but either …

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Across the globe, many countries are grappling with the challenge of coalition government. This unique political dynamic merits greater attention by the Commonwealth, argues Joshua Hamlet, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. The Commonwealth’s existence is based on the promotion of the shared goals of democracy and development among its member states. Historically most …

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Across the globe, many countries are grappling with the challenge of coalition government. This unique political dynamic merits greater attention by the Commonwealth, argues Joshua Hamlet, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. The Commonwealth’s existence is based on the promotion of the shared goals of democracy and development among its member states. Historically most …

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It is every girl’s dream to grow up, get married and have a family of her own, says Josanne Brassey, 24, a young woman from the island of Tobago. But dreams do not always turn out as you imagine, especially when lovers part and a baby comes into the equation. It is said that real love …

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On 25 July, governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Ryan Bachoo, …

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On 25 July, governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Ryan Bachoo, …

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