Bahamians pride themselves in being some of the best storytellers in the world, says Jennawade Pratt, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nassau. Yet there is an important line between salacious gossip and an inspirational message. Here in The Bahamas, it’s just about that time for us to go into the bushes in the evenings with our …

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A charity in the US which successfully uses online social media to help local communities provides lessons for other non-profits, writes Eva Maria, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand. While browsing online recently, I came across a fantastic charity called Epic Change that I felt needs to have its word spread to those who …

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A charity in the US which successfully uses online social media to help local communities provides lessons for other non-profits, writes Eva Maria, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand. While browsing online recently, I came across a fantastic charity called Epic Change that I felt needs to have its word spread to those who …

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Small, medium and micro businesses in Jamaica face an array of challenges, not least the high cost of energy, bureaucracy and regulations, writes Nakeeta Nembhard, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent. The micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector plays a number of roles within the social and economic space of many countries. Within the Jamaican context, the …

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Small, medium and micro businesses in Jamaica face an array of challenges, not least the high cost of energy, bureaucracy and regulations, writes Nakeeta Nembhard, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent. The micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector plays a number of roles within the social and economic space of many countries. Within the Jamaican context, the …

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As young people in the prime of our lives, we tend to live life as though we are invincible. Steve Jobs had a different and rather refreshing approach to living, writes Alisha Lewis, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand. All of us have, in some way, been affected by Steve Jobs’ legacy. Whether in purchasing …

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As young people in the prime of our lives, we tend to live life as though we are invincible. Steve Jobs had a different and rather refreshing approach to living, writes Alisha Lewis, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand. All of us have, in some way, been affected by Steve Jobs’ legacy. Whether in purchasing …

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The Niger Delta, famed for its oil and kidnappings, is where Commonwealth Correspondent Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24, finds he has been posted to complete his national service military training. Here he recounts his epic coach journey across three federal states. Having fulfilled all the requirements for graduating, I was mobilised for the National Youth Service Scheme on …

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The Niger Delta, famed for its oil and kidnappings, is where Commonwealth Correspondent Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24, finds he has been posted to complete his national service military training. Here he recounts his epic coach journey across three federal states. Having fulfilled all the requirements for graduating, I was mobilised for the National Youth Service Scheme on …

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