Looking at the story of Dorothy’s travels in the Land of Oz, Lyn-Marie Blackman, a Commonwealth Correspondent alumni from Barbados, reflects on the path youth take in discovering their own capabilities. Living on planet Earth can present many challenges for its inhabitants, and with those challenges oftentimes comes a period of evolution. When one is …
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Society has long held that elders should lead while youth wait on the sidelines, writes Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala. He argues for a shift that will encourage youth to become leaders. For a long time, our societies have embraced the notion that leadership is meant for the elderly among us. Consequently, …
Rush hour traffic is a problem for drivers, pedestrians and the economy, writes Luchelle Feukeng, 23, a Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon, who looks at causes and solutions. At certain hours in the politic capital of Cameroon, it becomes really difficult for road users to move from one point to another. It is possible to …
From the late 1980’s to to the early 2000’s, the world witnessed massive development of computer technology. Muhammed Badamasi, 22, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, says this period ushered in a new era through the mass production of personal computers, but at an unexpected cost. It is not an exaggeration to say that information technology has revolutionised …
Transportation facilitates trade, writes Aura Whittier, 17, a Correspondent from San Juan, Trinidad. Trade exists within, between and among economies, yet none of this is possible without transportation. It is no secret that the transportation systems in most Caribbean islands are inadequate. While citizens do complain, and governments do sometimes try to address the issue, not …
Time changes, and the meaning of the words changes with time, writes Mridul Upadhyay, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi in India, as he explores the meaning of Dharma. ‘Dharma’ is an Indian/Hindi word, which is now usually translated as ‘religion’ in the Indian subcontinent, but the word has lost its pure meaning. There is …
The New Year has arrived and with it the estimate that 80 per cent of youths all over the world have a New Year resolution. Aïdêè Amba, 22, a Correspondent from Calabar in Nigeria, offers some tips on keeping those resolutions. The reason for New Year’s resolutions is that we have definitely learnt from the past …
Debate today continues around cultural appropriation – what it is, and whether it is different from cultural appreciation. Hana Syed, 21, a Correspondent from Toronto, Canada, writes that it is important to understand and highlight the differences between the two concepts. Cultural appropriation is adopting and profiting from elements from a culture outside of one’s own. These …
While FM radio choices are growing in number, Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, questions the quality of some of the late-night programming they provide. Liberalisation of media in Uganda is responsible for the increased number of FM radio stations. According to the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) 2015 report, there were …
Canada’s 150th anniversary was an opportunity for Hasna Syed, 22, a Correspondent from Toronto, Canada, to collaborate on an artistic project that would reflect her view of the country’s achievements and values. July 1st 2017 was not just another Canada Day, but one that marked our country’s 150th anniversary. Celebrations were held throughout the year …