by Imran Bacchus As Guyana continues to boom economically since the discovery and production of oil, …
Guyana’s Economic Boom: Opportunities, Challenges, and Rising Cost of Living Read More »
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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 …
A Year of Youth Spotlight Series – Maya Kirti Nanan of Trinidad and Tobago Read More »
Read moreby Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Diaspora: the movement, migration or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland. Merriam-Webster dictionary Pan-Africanism: a movement for the political union of all African nations Merriam-Webster dictionary The two terms hold synonymous weight in tandem with each other. On one hand you have the diaspora, centered around …
Pan-African Diasporas: Catalysts to African Development Read More »
by Srishti Negi “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” – Shakespeare opined in the late 16th century, writing these memorable and insightful lines in his play ‘As You Like It’. And this dictum for ages immemorial has, consciously or unconsciously, represented the international stage at large. Now the …
United States, China & Others – The Rise of a new Cold War Read More »
by Ian Xu After a decade under conservative leadership, Canada’s largest city and economic capital once again has a progressive leader. Mayor Olivia Chow, former NDP MP and ex-Toronto city councilor, assumed the position on July 12, stepping into the post with a wealth of experience in community organizing, city politics, and a previous assignment …
Toronto’s New Progressive Mayor: Assessing Olivia Chow’s First Two Months in Office Read More »
At the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, Maya Kirti Nanan, Founder of the Autism Siblings and Friends Network (ASFN), was chosen as the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year for 2023. She received the award from His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, and the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, …
By Ian Xu Any survey of recent Canadian history will reveal that Canadian youth haven’t had much impact on politics and civil society compared with the rest of our demographic elsewhere. This really shouldn’t be the case – democracies like ours are literally built on citizen participation. Besides, unjust, consequential discourses and practices often take …
Canadian youth not maximising opportunities to be politically engaged Read More »
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) shares the unfortunate news of the untimely passing of Dr Henry Charles, a sterling champion of youth causes and an invaluable partner of the CYC. This profound loss has sent shockwaves through the youth sector, leaving us bereaved and profoundly saddened …
by Jada Chambers I once saw a graveyard come alive. It’s also the biggest graveyard I’ve ever seen. This place is called Baliceaux, a 142.1 km² island in the Caribbean that is part of the nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Baliceaux has a haunting history surrounding the Garifuna people, as beneath the feet …
Baliceaux: A beautiful graveyard that must be protected (+video) Read More »
Sasha Middleton is one of 20 finalists for this year’s Commonwealth Youth Awards. She is the CEO of Antigua and Barbuda Marine Ecosystems Protected Area Trust Inc., one of several National Conservation Trust Funds in the Caribbean. The project’s mission is to actively fundraise and work with multi-sectoral partners to support the protection, recovery, and …
The Marine Ecosystem: A means of food security and defence against coastal erosion Read More »
Women are under-represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This is even more true for women who are part of ethnic minority groups. But if representation is important to achieving equality for all, then girls must see others like them doing things they might never have imagined. It’s why Toshaunae Norris, a 19-year-old correspondent …
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