Rum is strongly associated with the Caribbean and has a major impact on island economies. But Khadija Holder, 24, a Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, says changes to subsidies and trade agreements could threaten jobs and income across the region. Caribbean rum’s distinct brew and strength is internationally recognized. Whether it’s St. Lucia’s Chairman’s Reserved …
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Economic Development | Poverty and Food Security | Sustainable Development | Youth Policy
Guyana’s Economic Boom: Opportunities, Challenges, and Rising Cost of Living
November 3by Imran Bacchus As Guyana continues to boom economically since the discovery and production of oil, …
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A Year of Youth Spotlight Series – Maya Kirti Nanan of Trinidad and Tobago
July 30A 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 moreThe damages caused by the slave trade cannot be erased nor pacified. However, compensation and benefits for descendants or countries affected by the slave trade is vital, writes Latoyaa Roberts, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. It is nearly 200 years since the Atlantic Slave Trade ended. Yet there are still concerns about …
The size of a small nation is a great advantage. It can facilitate efficient use of resources and good governance. Although larger states are more influential in international affairs today, small states are increasingly making meaningful contributions through strong coalitions, argues Latoyaa Roberts, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. The distribution of states …
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Countries in the Caribbean Community have agreement on paper that allows free movement of people across borders, but as Khadija Holder, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobogo writes, there are still hurdles to overcome. Integration within CARICOM has come under heavy criticism in the past decade. Early concerns of insular nationalism and recent …
Tourism is increasingly important to the Caribbean in difficult economic times, writes Ariela St. Pierre-Collins, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, but it means a balancing act between the image of idyllic holidays and policing a disenfranchised population. As the Caribbean region continues to suffer from a deepening recession, the problem of escalating crime against …
Ryan Bachoo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, is a huge fan of cricket. However, the proposed changes to the world governing body’s rules have the potential to create an unfair system, right at a time when the future is looking promising. Ryan articulates why it needs to be democratic. I’m happy that …
Many people volunteer internationally for a good cause. However, it is important to do research beforehand to avoid the swindlers’ trap, writes Ariela St. Pierre-Collins, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados. ‘Volunteerism’ is a new fad among gap year do-gooders and middle age crisis-sufferers. This new fad is not a meme, or a catch phrase, …
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Corruption is all too evident in today’s world, writes Latoyaa Roberts, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. But she argues that young people can fight corruption by being involved and advocating for transparency and justice. Every day on various forms of mass media, I hear constant reports about alleged corruption, misappropriation of funds and …
While Jamaica’s politicians debate laws related to homosexuality, the county’s culture of homophobia is taking a devastating toll on children and youth of all orientations, writes Craig Dixon, aka Juleus Ghunta, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. Jamaicans’ revulsion for the ‘homosexual lifestyle’ has long achieved worldwide infamy. The recent constitutional clashes surrounding the buggery …
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A recent survey reveals alarming statistics about literacy rates in the United States, writes Ryan Bachoo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, as he examines the survey’s presumptions and findings. The major news in mid-February was the newly discovered fact that one in four Americans think the sun orbits the earth – instead …