by Gabrielle Robinson & Emmana Jeffers Climate Change is no longer a looming threat; it is now a reality that is manifested through increasing severity of hurricanes, storms, droughts, and unpredictability of weather patterns. In the push for resilience in the Caribbean Region, it is essential to place the youth at the centre of the …
by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Artificial Intelligence has and continues to grow beyond astronomical levels, venturing deep into fields like healthcare, business, military, and government. The advent of this super technology has raised questions in most fields, but notably education. Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, otherwise known as ChatGPT, is one technology that has disrupted the educational …
by Samara Ali 1947 – Gurdaspur, Punjab – a stream of migrants crosses the river in pursuit of a new life – some survived by their cattle, or whatever was left of their belongings amid the violence of partition. This was the reality of about 14 million refugees whose fates were upturned at the stroke …
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by Imran Bacchus Our society has placed a great deal of strain on the lives of our young people. It has programmed them to think and behave a certain way; that they have to achieve a particular thing by a certain age. This sort of pressure and way of thinking is far from the realities …
by Riya Mehta Remembrance Day passed a few weeks ago on November 11th, and each year we take a moment to commemorate the countless men and women who sacrificed everything in the hope of securing a safer, freer future for us citizens standing on our own two feet today. The entire country goes quiet. And …
by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Established in October and based in Kigali, Rwanda, the Africa School of Governance (ASG) aspires to redefine leadership across the continent by offering excellent education in public policy, innovative research, and dynamic policy engagement. Designed to address Africa’s unique challenges, ASG has been warmly received by the public, particularly among young …
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by Lilian Efobi Daily, countries worldwide grapple with the intricacies of migration. Receiving nations feel disturbed with the migrants’ presence especially how it affects their economics, while the migrant nations worry over the impact of the exodus, especially in relation to brain drain. Migrants contribute greatly to their host countries despite the inequalities, discrimination, and …
by Metolo Foyet While much has been said about the dangers of social media—ranging from misinformation to cyberbullying—there is another side to this online world that often goes overlooked: its potential for healing. Social media has revolutionized how we connect, share ideas, and even heal. Beneath the memes, trending topics, and hashtags lies a rich …
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by Jasmine Koria Photo credit: Samoan National Delegate Mrs. Tupe Feata Roberts This year’s Commonwealth Youth Forum in Apia, Samoa had a uniquely Pasifika atmosphere. From its Moana and environment-themed joint opening ceremony with the People’s and Women’s Forums, to the youth choral rendition of the Commonwealth Music Relay’s “Symphony”, Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) 2024 …
by Adedoyin Ajayi “Subsidy is gone!” Never has a simple statement had such weighty aftereffects on the Nigerian economy in a long, long, time. Upon the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Nigerian President on May 29, 2023, he immediately set about putting a stop to subsidizing petrol. Like yoke forced on oxen, Nigerians …