As heads of government come together for a high level meeting at the United Nations in New York, Ryan Bachoo, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago, urges leaders to re-commit to the fight against non-comunicable diseases. Perhaps the most troublesome thing about non-communicable diseases is that any family you visit – in any home and …

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Recently arrived in Beijing to begin a masters degree in social development and public policy, Leigh-Ann Worrell, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados finds the change of scene an eye-opening experience. Culture shock. It is the dreaded, but necessary, reaction to norms and traditions unlike those an individual has held close for their entire existence. Some believe …

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Recently arrived in Beijing to begin a masters degree in social development and public policy, Leigh-Ann Worrell, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados finds the change of scene an eye-opening experience. Culture shock. It is the dreaded, but necessary, reaction to norms and traditions unlike those an individual has held close for their entire existence. Some believe …

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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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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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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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The task of the serious peacebuilder is to be both researcher and historian, sociologist and psychologist, mediator and facilitator; in short, a resolute academician, writes Craig Dixon, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. “The maturity of the gift of understanding is made manifest through consultation” – Bahá’u’lláh Perfect peace has no historical antecedents. There has …

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The task of the serious peacebuilder is to be both researcher and historian, sociologist and psychologist, mediator and facilitator; in short, a resolute academician, writes Craig Dixon, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. “The maturity of the gift of understanding is made manifest through consultation” – Bahá’u’lláh Perfect peace has no historical antecedents. There has …

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Society is at times much like a ticking bomb, waiting to explode, writes Samantha Khan, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. We must prevent the bomb from being built or at least stop it from blowing up. What would happen if the Earth’s population were to instantly double? This is the question asked …

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