Why join the Commonwealth?
The Institute of Commonwealth Studies at London University held a colloquium on Thursday July 10 on the subject of “Why join the Commonwealth?”. I was invited to be a lead speaker. What follows below is a very much shortened version of my remarks given the space restriction of this column. In recent time the relevance […]
33 Days To Build A Black UK Economy – My Black Market
Business news. Bringing together Black businesses and their customers to build a Black UK economy. The lack of a Black UK economy means that Black and mixed race people live in poor neighbourhoods with poor services. As a result Black and mixed race people: Will die at birth more than the average person; Have a […]
Transport For London (TFL) are Scouting for talent
Employment news. Opportunities for motivated and talented graduates and placement students are currently available across our organisation. Do you know someone who may be interested in joining our graduate or year in industry scheme? Or would you be interested in joining a graduate scheme yourself? If so, go to www.tfl.gov.uk/graduates to find out more. We’re […]
What’s coming between us and the skinny jeans
Health news. As you know, plants need sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis. And since plants form the foundation of the food web, what do you think would happen if suddenly there was not much sunlight available? If plants couldn’t use the sun to make nutrients, all living things on the planet would starve. There […]
Carnival historical book launch in August
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Caribbean news. Carnival Village Trust would like to invite you to the book launch of ‘Carnival– a photographic and testimonial history of the Notting Hill Carnival’. Please RSVP by August 1st. 0 0
A Tribute to the Late ANR Robinson TC, OCC, SC
Caribbean news. Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson SC, OCC, TC (16 December 1926 – 9 April 2014; known as A. N. R. or “Ray” Robinson) was the third President of Trinidad and Tobago, serving from 19 March 1997 to 17 March 2003. He was also Trinidad and Tobago’s third Prime Minister, serving in that capacity from […]
St Vincent: Minister says violence is not the answer
Caribbean news. MONDAY JUNE 23, 2014; KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Junior ‘Spintoe’ Mckie was about five months old when current Central Leeward Parliamentary Representative and Minister for National Reconciliation Maxwell Charles began teaching at the Questelles Government School. Last Sunday June 22, 2014, having received an invitation to address the burial service […]
ISISMas Children’s Costume SALE
Caribbean news. The BIG SALE is ON…!!! Use discount code “save20” and SAVE £20 Off each children’s costume (discount ends 30 June) | more info and address Order at the mas camp: Children’s costume presentation | Friday 27th June | 7:30pm | use “save20” and SAVE £20 Order Online: visit www.isismas.com | use “save20” and […]
St Lucia: Yes, It matters who pays
Caribbean news. The prime minister of Saint Lucia Dr Kenny Anthony, who was in attendance at the Group of 77+China meeting summit in Bolivia this past weekend, stated on social media that “Saint Lucia is not paying a cent for my attendance.” I take this to mean no per diem; no airline ticket; no loss […]
World of Lust staring Mercy Johnson out now
Africa news. Mercy Johnson plays a vicious, money grabbing woman attracted to nothing but the size of a man’s wallet. Eventually when she decides to settle down, her past begins to haunt her. Plot Two close friends search for husbands solely on the basis of their looks or wealth despite vehement protests from family and […]