Dear Editor: I forward below the speech given in support of a revitalised ACP (Africa Caribbean and the Pacific) given at the 39th anniversay of the ACP in Brussels. I hope you find it possible to pub…
Even before the latest cease-fire took hold, it had become clear that the dilemma facing Israel in Gaza entails more than simply developing military answers to the challenge posed by Hamas. The real q…
The European Central Bank’s recently announced policy of bond buying, what it calls “outright monetary transactions” (OMT’s) marks a convergence of European central banks with their Anglo-…
The assumption that “nothing eh running”, depends on which side of the equation you’re on! – Really. This is nuts! But, are you disheartened or misguided? So why hasn’t something been done a…
A copy paper manufacturer in a Caribbean country is facing closure of his business and his 300 employees are likely to lose their jobs because he woke up a few days ago to the reality that tariffs had…
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states, high commissioners based in Ottawa and consuls general in Toronto just met in Ottawa, Canada. This meeting was hosted by Trinidad and Tobago High Commissio…
The time has come for Castries’ business sector to take charge of emerging economic opportunities to help foster better economic growth for Saint Lucia to get its sway back and “make its moves…
Next week, world leaders gather for a momentous occasion — the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro. Will it be a success? In my opinion, yes. To be sure, the negot…
It is said by respected persons who know what they are talking about, that, a ‘fiscal crisis,’ is: ‘an actual or supposed inability of the state to raise enough tax revenue to pay fo…
I had to pause. That’s because a veteran Caribbean-American magazine publisher said that an article about a few New York Police officers’ comments on Facebook, “drop a bomb and wipe them all out…
Amidst the traditional celebration of youth month comes serious reflection on the future of Saint Lucia and the role of its youthful population. Still, much has to be done in the areas of resource dev…
{EDITOR’S NOTE – There is the Government perspective and then there’s what is a bit closer to reality, which many idiot Bajans would rather NOT have, preferring to remain trapped in …
Barbadian Drama teachers will have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Educational Theatre when noted Educational Theatre Arts specialist, Gwendolen Hardwick conducts workshops in Drama-in-E…
Sherise Stapleton, the newly crowned Miss Teen Diva 2011, started her year’s stint as president of DARE (Dream.Achieve.Relate.Empower) CLUB – an up and coming youth club in the British Virgin Isla…
This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005. I am honored to be with you today at your commencement fro…
Steve Jobs narrates the first Think different commercial "Here's to the Crazy Ones". It never aired. Richard Dreyfuss did the voiceover for the original spot that aired. However Steve's is much better…
One of the most disturbing features of planet Earth at this time is the virtual assault on that peace and equilibrium which is of tremendous importance to man’s welfare. Open and continuing conflict…
As a Weight Loss Coach, one of the most common issues I hear from clients is the challenge of drinking enough water. They may have heard that for health and weight maintenance, it’s important to…
Release Date: 18 November 2011 Genre: Action | Biography Cast: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon Directors: Marc Forster Writer: Jason Keller Studio: Relativity Media
The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards held their yearly event recognizing and celebrating Young Black Professionals. Media personality and President & CEO of DNZ Productions Nicole …
The Rotaract Club of South Barbados successfully concluded its first community service project since its installation in January of this year. The project entitled “Come Fly,” focussed upon the ar…
Two Christ Church schools got a book boost when the U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean donated 92 books in total to both Milton Lynch Primary School and Deighton Griffith Secondary Sch…
“Brilliantly Funny, surely you are seasoned island hopper. The joke about the Annual Pilgrimage to for the bucket of golden delight was indeed splendid. Nearly wet myself.”
“Normally I don’t do this, but I heard about this on a radio show going to work. I would like to share it with everyone. There is truth in what he is saying. All major religions address hi…