Self-described conservative writer and lover of biomedical science Lyn-Marie Blackman, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, writes about the need for women and girls to take pride in themselves and shine as brightly as they can. I have always had a special place in my heart for women, not because I am one myself but …
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Party politics comes under critical examination by Ryan Bachoo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, who argues that voters are being short-changed by the tradition of party loyalty. In early May, former Independent Senator in the Trinidad and Tobago Senate and attorney at law in private practice, Dana Seetahal was assassinated. It brought …
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The internet provides vast access to information, but as Rashaun Watson, 22, a Correspondent from Portmore in Jamaica writes, information can allow citizens to hold governments accountable. It is without a doubt that we live in world where it is easy to access a vast amount of information, especially with the use of modern technologies. …
As youth unemployment challenges Jamaica’s development, young people are looking towards the Creative Industries to advance their lives. Tamica Parchment, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kingston, Jamaica, shares the story of Gabrielle Blackwood, a young filmmaker in Jamaica. “From about eight years old, I was writing and directing plays and mini concerts for family and friends, that for me was …
The scourge of elderly abuse made headlines earlier this year, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, 30, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados. She reminds younger Barbadians to honour those who paved the way for the social and economic development they enjoy today. This May, a video of an elderly woman being mistreated by an auxiliary nurse in an …
China’s economic growth has garnered international attention and debate. Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, had a chance to examine the issue from China’s perspective. I was privileged to visit China recently for a trade and investment seminar through the Ministry of Commerce, People’s Republic of China. Initially, I wondered how beneficial …
Can gender equality exist, wonders Shannay Williams, 19, a Correspondent from St. Thomas in Jamaica, as she looks at whether equality means accepting distinct social roles or rejecting that idea entirely. There is no such thing as gender equality and for all intents and purposes, from my viewpoint speaking as a woman. How can gender equality exist, …
As the residents of tiny Tobago consider more legislative autonomy, Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, looks at the practical and legal implications. The island of Tobago, with a population of approximately 60,000 persons, has a unique political arrangement with its counterpart, Trinidad, within in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. …
The green revolution has made its mark on many aspects of society, writes Ashley Foster-Estwick, 25, a Correspondent from Barbados, but has not yet fully integrated into a part of life that is a routine issue for women. The green philosophy has been branded as the new wave of environmentalism that forges a consistent analysis …
Lyn-Marie Blackman, 30, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, writes that being a Commonwealth Correspondent has been a rewarding and enriching experience. She wrote this article as a thank you to the Commonwealth Secretariat, and to encourage young people to be all they can be in life. My young people, you are bright and are the future, you …