It is high time for the Caribbean to fully exploit the relationship it has with Asian countries in order to explore other pathways to a brighter future, writes Latoyaa Roberts, 25, a Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. Caribbean trade and development aid is primarily linked to historical colonial powers such as the United Kingdom, and …
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Non-economic Shocks and the Need for Safety Nets in the Caribbean – Highlights from the 2024 Caribbean Youth Dialogues
April 22nd, 2024by Adedoyin Ajayi Photo: An eruption of La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent & the Grenadines on T …
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Empowering Caribbean Youth: Taking Small Steps for Big Climate Change Impact
March 30th, 2024by Marver B. Woodley Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action, and the p …
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Trudeau, Poilievre both have much to offer Canada
March 17th, 2024by Wyzdom McCalla-Rodol The two bitter political rivals have hurled attacks at each other since the …
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Read moreIn Barbados, people learn the hard way that life doesn’t always go to plan. A little help is welcome, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St. Thomas, but you can’t always rely on others. “God helps those who help themselves.” – Algernon Sidney There is nothing wrong with asking for assistance. As the world continues to look down …
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Amidst uproar due to fears of an increase in Petrocaribe interest rates, Khadija Holder, 24, a Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago argues that Latin America and Caribbean countries need to strengthen their energy security. July 29th 2013 found many Latin American and Caribbean countries in uproar. At 1:41 pm Eastern Daylight Time, Platt (McGraw Hill …
For the first time since independence, the Government of Barbados decided to charge tuition fees to its tertiary students, starting in September 2014. Ariela St. Pierre-Collins, a 15-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, examines the arguments arising from the decision. Two weeks ago, the Government of Barbados made a decision that led every news item in …
Rum is strongly associated with the Caribbean and has a major impact on island economies. But Khadija Holder, 24, a Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, says changes to subsidies and trade agreements could threaten jobs and income across the region. Caribbean rum’s distinct brew and strength is internationally recognized. Whether it’s St. Lucia’s Chairman’s Reserved …
The damages caused by the slave trade cannot be erased nor pacified. However, compensation and benefits for descendants or countries affected by the slave trade is vital, writes Latoyaa Roberts, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. It is nearly 200 years since the Atlantic Slave Trade ended. Yet there are still concerns about …
The size of a small nation is a great advantage. It can facilitate efficient use of resources and good governance. Although larger states are more influential in international affairs today, small states are increasingly making meaningful contributions through strong coalitions, argues Latoyaa Roberts, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. The distribution of states …
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Countries in the Caribbean Community have agreement on paper that allows free movement of people across borders, but as Khadija Holder, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobogo writes, there are still hurdles to overcome. Integration within CARICOM has come under heavy criticism in the past decade. Early concerns of insular nationalism and recent …
Tourism is increasingly important to the Caribbean in difficult economic times, writes Ariela St. Pierre-Collins, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, but it means a balancing act between the image of idyllic holidays and policing a disenfranchised population. As the Caribbean region continues to suffer from a deepening recession, the problem of escalating crime against …
Ryan Bachoo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, is a huge fan of cricket. However, the proposed changes to the world governing body’s rules have the potential to create an unfair system, right at a time when the future is looking promising. Ryan articulates why it needs to be democratic. I’m happy that …