by Imran Bacchus As Guyana continues to boom economically since the discovery and production of oil, …
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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 …
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Read moreCaribbean countries are increasingly seeking to galvanize their diaspora communities abroad to more actively contribute to national development, reports Nakeeta Nembhard, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. The Caribbean Diaspora communities have long been a catalyst in the development of their home countries. In a paper discussing the impact of the Diaspora on inward investment …
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In November 2006, Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom issued an apology for his country’s past role in the slave trade. The move sparked fresh hopes among some that official reparations might follow. Ariela St Pierre-Collins, 15, a Canadian teenager living in the West Indies, wonders how best such a debt can be repaid. …
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In November 2006, Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom issued an apology for his country’s past role in the slave trade. The move sparked fresh hopes among some that official reparations might follow. Ariela St Pierre-Collins, 15, a Canadian teenager living in the West Indies, wonders how best such a debt can be repaid. …
"Does reparation start the process of connecting cultures?" Read More »
A series of gaffes and questionable policy moves have left US President Barack Obama with a mountain to climb to win re-election in November, argues Ryan Bachoo, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. At the turn of the year, I remember saying that the US presidential election is Barack Obama’s to lose. Well, …
“Will Barack Obama be back in 2013? Don’t count on it” Read More »
A series of gaffes and questionable policy moves have left US President Barack Obama with a mountain to climb to win re-election in November, argues Ryan Bachoo, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. At the turn of the year, I remember saying that the US presidential election is Barack Obama’s to lose. Well, …
"Will Barack Obama be back in 2013? Don't count on it" Read More »
Rising demand for cheap labour caused by an insatiable desire among consumers to possess the latest gadgets and apparel – from phones to T-shirts – has provoked a new area of modern-day slavery, says Ariela St Pierre-Collins, 15, from Barbados. How many slaves work for you? “What? Slaves work for me?” Human trafficking has existed in …
“Slavery can be found in almost every aspect of the supply chain” Read More »
Rising demand for cheap labour caused by an insatiable desire among consumers to possess the latest gadgets and apparel – from phones to T-shirts – has provoked a new area of modern-day slavery, says Ariela St Pierre-Collins, 15, from Barbados. How many slaves work for you? “What? Slaves work for me?” Human trafficking has existed in …
"Slavery can be found in almost every aspect of the supply chain" Read More »
Young people face mounting problems due to rapid urbanization, economic shocks which result in rising poverty and unemployment, and the failure of many countries to modernize education, writes Tamica Parchment, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kingston, Jamaica. Evolution is a natural phenomenon that is seen in every aspect of life. Everything must change to adapt to …
“All hope is not lost. IGOs, NGOs and govts must collaborate” Read More »
On 25 July, governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Tamara McKayle, …
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On 25 July, governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Tamara McKayle, …
"Sport is about creating a sense of community and common purpose" Read More »
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