by Chimaobi Omeye The government of the United Kingdom last week vetoed the inclusion of reparations for slavery from the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. This came as a shock to many who believe the matter should have been discussed extensively. The question was raised as to why …
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Non-economic Shocks and the Need for Safety Nets in the Caribbean – Highlights from the 2024 Caribbean Youth Dialogues
April 22by Adedoyin Ajayi Photo: An eruption of La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent & the Grenadines on T …
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Empowering Caribbean Youth: Taking Small Steps for Big Climate Change Impact
March 30by Marver B. Woodley Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action, and the p …
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Read moreby Imran Bacchus As Guyana continues to boom economically since the discovery and production of oil, its GDP has transformed, resulting in a country that was once deemed one of the poorest economies in the Western Hemisphere becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The eyes of major developers and investors are set …
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by Liam Miller On August 30, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal passed away at 95. As expected, Sir Shridath has been celebrated as one of the great sons of the Caribbean region. For many young people, including myself, figures like Sir Shridath may only be encountered in the pages of history books. While these books serve …
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A short bio about yourself My name is Maya Kirti Nanan, a 21-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago. I am proud to be the first Diana Award recipient from my country and the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2023/2024. Currently, I am pursuing a BSc in Youth Development Work and I will graduate next year. …
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by Jada Chambers “I saw wind, natural wind, and I’m never going through that again,” Uncle Thomas mumbled to almost at the brink of tears. He, and the rest of the island were awaiting the arrival of the ferry to transport them to mainland St Vincent. I was surprised to see him speaking to a …
by Ruth-Ann Briscoe This year, we need to be attending way more music festivals and events just because! The first stop so far was Earth Hour Ja, at Hope Gardens, Jamaica, which is an annual event hosted by the Esirom Foundation. Originally put on by the World Wildlife Fund, the purpose is to encourage people, …
by Adedoyin Ajayi Photo: An eruption of La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent & the Grenadines on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Photo by Robertson S. Henry The 2024 Caribbean Youth Dialogues organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) provided an appraisal on five of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hosted …
by Marver B. Woodley Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action, and the power to make a difference lies in the hands of us, especially the energetic and innovative young minds of the Caribbean. As stewards of our planet’s future, it’s essential for young people to actively engage in climate change activities. …
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Written by Adedoyin Ajayi In commemoration of the International Day for Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade – March 25. “Mr. Garner,” she said, “why you all call me Jenny?” “Cause that’s what’s on your sales ticket, gal. Ain’t that your name? What you call yourself?” “Nothing,” she said. Beloved, Toni Morrison …
by Wyzdom McCalla-Rodol The two bitter political rivals have hurled attacks at each other since the days of the Harper government but, the ideals they both represent don’t conflict as much as we might think. In approval ratings, they both receive a failing grade. However, in both policy and message, where one is weak, the …
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