We should ensure that both men and women are empowered, motivated and feel like worthwhile members of society, writes Daniel Boxhill, a 21-year-old from Bridgetown, Barbados. As the pillar of support for the family unit, which functions as the foundation of society, women provide social cohesion and are the backbone of any strong community. They …

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There is so much more that needs to be achieved before Barbados can boast of its achievements in gender equality, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, a 23-year-old from the town of St Thomas. On the surface, it seems like a cause for celebration. Barbados was named as the second-best place in the Commonwealth to be born a …

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In Barbados, as in many other countries, sexual harrassment in the workplace remains a serious problem. Leigh Ann-Worrell, a 23-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from St Thomas interviews three women about their own personal experiences. Sexual harassment. It is possibly one of my biggest pet peeves. On the receiving end or not, it incenses me. However, there is something …

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In Barbados, as in many other countries, sexual harrassment in the workplace remains a serious problem. Leigh Ann-Worrell, a 23-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from St Thomas interviews three women about their own personal experiences. Sexual harassment. It is possibly one of my biggest pet peeves. On the receiving end or not, it incenses me. However, there is something …

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There is so much more to Caribbean carnival than beads, costumes, feathers and drinking alcohol, just like there is much more to festivals and rituals celebrated in any other part of the globe, explains Leigh-Ann Worrell, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St Thomas, Barbados. Caribbean people burst with pride about various aspects of our life …

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There is so much more to Caribbean carnival than beads, costumes, feathers and drinking alcohol, just like there is much more to festivals and rituals celebrated in any other part of the globe, explains Leigh-Ann Worrell, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St Thomas, Barbados. Caribbean people burst with pride about various aspects of our life …

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Non-communicable diseases kill more than 34 million people globally and account for three quarters of all deaths in the Caribbean. Yet, with simple improvements in diet and exercise and properly resourced treatment, millions of lives could be saved. Keresa Arnold, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica, Kingston, reports. Young persons should play a greater role in the …

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Non-communicable diseases kill more than 34 million people globally and account for three quarters of all deaths in the Caribbean. Yet, with simple improvements in diet and exercise and properly resourced treatment, millions of lives could be saved. Keresa Arnold, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica, Kingston, reports. Young persons should play a greater role in the …

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The Clement Payne Movement was established more than 20 years ago in Barbados as a democratic socialist, Pan-Africanist and anti-imperialist campaign group. It is been vociferous in its criticism of NATO’s bombing campaign in Libya. Commonwealth Correspondent Craig Ghunta, 23, from Jamaica, went to meet its leader, Mr David Commisiong. On August 17, celebrated internationally …

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The Clement Payne Movement was established more than 20 years ago in Barbados as a democratic socialist, Pan-Africanist and anti-imperialist campaign group. It is been vociferous in its criticism of NATO’s bombing campaign in Libya. Commonwealth Correspondent Craig Ghunta, 23, from Jamaica, went to meet its leader, Mr David Commisiong. On August 17, celebrated internationally …

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