Education is not a luxury, but a necessity for empowerment and creating opportunities and an essential element in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, writes Nutifafa Geh, 30, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Ho, Ghana. Scholarships like Commonwealth Shared Scholarship make it possible for students in the Commonwealth to pursue their postgraduate studies in universities in the United Kingdom. He interviewed Mark …
Tough times in the employment market mean it’s essential to support innovation in the marketplace, writes Mercy Zulu, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lusaka in Zambia, who argues it’s not too late for Zambia to catch up. Around March 2015, I walked passed a group of students engaged in a heated conversation involving the infamous jobless …
Barbados has made significant gains since attaining independence in 1966, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados. But with several societal, institutional and governance issues facing the island, where can it go from here? Being a Commonwealth Correspondent has been an enriching and rewarding experience that I would not trade for anything. My …
On 29th May, 2015, it seemed a messiah had come to fulfil the promise of the All Progressive Congress, which was “Change”, writes Omeye Kenechukwu, 20, a Correspondent from Nigeria, who examines the past year of government and events. Corruption has eaten deep to the heart and mind of Nigerians, as the oil-rich country seems unable to boost …
Pristine wilderness and a rich cultural mosaic gives northeast India remarkable potential for tourism, writes Abhilash Borah, 22, a Correspondent from Assam, India, who says improving the infrastructure will benefit tourists and the area itself. Tawang is home to the largest Buddhist monastery, and to the ancient tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. A visitor can take …
Sustainable Development Goals that came into force after the phase-out of MDGs that drove global development for 15 years are relatively comprehensive in terms of scope and seek to address issues of poverty, hunger, education, and climate, writes Badru Walusansa, 25, a Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, who says beneficiaries have to be involved in the planning. …
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A focus on the sexuality of victims distracts from the real issues behind brutal killings, writes Shannay Williams, 18, a Correspondent from St. Thomas in Jamaica. Do all heterosexuals have sex? Does it mean that because you are straight you are sexually active? In Jamaica a recent controversy has erupted over these very questions. The question …
Unemployment can lead to social as well as economic problems, writes Jonathan Ugiagbe, 30, a Correspondent from Benin in Nigeria, who examines causes and potential solutions to a pervasive issue. One of the greatest challenges facing the Nigerian economy is unemployment, which has maintained a rising trend over the years. Viewing this from the perspective …
Eyes were on Britain as it voted to leave the European Union, but Ruth Adeyi, 23, a Correspondent from London, UK, reports there has been a measure of regret and political rancour since that historic vote. The political landscape is being reshaped by the divide of those who voted ‘leave’ versus ‘remain’. On both sides …
Complaining is easier than finding a solution, writes Harnoor Gill, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, but this event involved youth in solving two problems at the same time. The funny thing about our world is that people love to complain about what’s wrong with it, while the people in this world who try …