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Despite the tepid global recovery, Jamaican businesses and government agencies are ramping up efforts to attract investment, stimulate trade and encourage growth, according to Nakeeta Nembhard, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Middlesex. Jamaica achieved a number of milestones during the 2010-11 financial year which served as early indications that the country is poised to make significant …

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In the coming weeks and months both France and Britain could see their prized triple-A credit ratings downgraded by feared, if increasingly discredited, credit rating agencies, writes Ryan Bachoo, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. The head of the Banque de France, Christian Noyer, last week criticised credit rating agencies for what he terms …

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In the coming weeks and months both France and Britain could see their prized triple-A credit ratings downgraded by feared, if increasingly discredited, credit rating agencies, writes Ryan Bachoo, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. The head of the Banque de France, Christian Noyer, last week criticised credit rating agencies for what he terms …

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The Jamaican electorate faces a choice between political parties appealing to their passions and frustrations. However only objective thinking brings about sustainable change, argues Tamica Parchment, 24, from Kingston. There is a Chinese proverb that says ‘crisis is an opportunity riding the dangerous wind’. It is a saying which is even more relevant as time …

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The Jamaican electorate faces a choice between political parties appealing to their passions and frustrations. However only objective thinking brings about sustainable change, argues Tamica Parchment, 24, from Kingston. There is a Chinese proverb that says ‘crisis is an opportunity riding the dangerous wind’. It is a saying which is even more relevant as time …

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Going forward into 2012, we must try to learn from the mistakes and successes of the past year and attempt to make 2012 the best year that humanity has ever experienced, writes Samantha Khan, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. The Earth spins on its axis like a sparkling blue and green Christmas …

“2012: The year the human race made a gallant leap?” Read More »

Going forward into 2012, we must try to learn from the mistakes and successes of the past year and attempt to make 2012 the best year that humanity has ever experienced, writes Samantha Khan, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. The Earth spins on its axis like a sparkling blue and green Christmas …

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The race to decide who will challenge US President Barack Obama in November has been dominated by debate over gay marriage and contraception, rather than pressing issues such as healthcare, foreign policy and terrorism, reports Ryan Bachoo, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. I sat down this weekend to watch Round II of …

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The race to decide who will challenge US President Barack Obama in November has been dominated by debate over gay marriage and contraception, rather than pressing issues such as healthcare, foreign policy and terrorism, reports Ryan Bachoo, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. I sat down this weekend to watch Round II of …

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St Lucia’s parliament has seen an influx of new members this month following general elections late last year. Commonwealth Correspondent Genitta Pascal, 20, looks back at the winners and losers following the electoral campaign. The Parliament of Saint Lucia met for the first time this year on 5th January, when members of the Lower House of …

“The St Lucia Labour Party’s slogan was: Better Days Are Coming” Read More »