Jamaica Diaspora Conference set for serious talks
On Monday 18th March the Jamaica High Commission staged a special public meeting in recognition of the presence of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hon. Arnaldo Brown MP, who also has responsibility for Diaspora affairs. The event began with a prayer delivered by Reverend Lloyd Denny followed swiftly by an introduction of all dignitaries […]
Virgin Islanders versus non Virgin Islanders
The first of two stories asks some very tough questions on an issue that is clearly dividing the Virgin Islands. It is also a story on why lamenting about a changing Virgin Islands demographic is a rendition to nostalgia Any intelligent observer of Virgin Islands media will certainly notice a new pontificating by well known […]
Export led growth? Who will lead in the Caribbean?
A huge burden is presently placed on the private sector in the Caribbean. In the midst of steady economic decline of many Caribbean countries, governments have turned to the private sector to continue to earn foreign exchange, to keep down prices for goods and services, to maintain and expand employment, and to pay taxes. It […]
Trinidad & Tobago HC speaks on health
His Excellency Garvin Nicholas speaks on building a healthy nation at Health Conference London, March 20, 2013- The Commonwealth Countries League (CCL), in partnership with the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK held a one day conference on Health, Wellbeing and Nutrition at the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission on 14 March 2013 by the […]
St Vincent: Infant mortality rate continues to decline
FRIDAY MARCH 15, 2013; KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines continues to enjoy increasing successes in the island’s Neonatal and Prenatal mortality rate, despite the lack of more advanced technological and sophisticated capabilities as enjoyed by many developed nations. The Neonatal Mortality rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines […]
Has the Caribbean been set adrift…?
The halcyon days of the Caribbean on the front page of British Foreign and economic policy drifted into twilight at the end of the slave trade. Since then there has been passing interest in trade and tourism but mother England has looked to greener pastures to plough. Our diplomats must understand this dynamic and start […]
St Vincent: Problems still exist in CLICO settlement
FEBRUARY 2013; KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Numerous delays are still being experienced by Governments of the O.E.C.S. and shareholders of CLICO International, as was revealed by Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Dr. Ralph Gonsalves. This he revealed during his 2013 Budget Presentation on Monday January 14, 2013 at the […]
Will Caribbean rethink its EU relationship?
A couple of weeks ago, St Lucia’s Prime Minister, Kenny Anthony, issued a warning about Europe’s future relationship with the Caribbean. Speaking in his capacity as outgoing Chair of CARICOM, he suggested the possibility of a reassessment as a result of the EU’s changing development policy towards middle ranking economies. Speaking to CARICOM Heads Government […]
An IMF lead in Jamaica: Will other Caribbean countries follow?
Jamaica’s harsh experience with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to get a new 0 million loan, signals equally harsh conditions for many Caribbean countries in the not too distant future. The burden of the tough conditions placed on Jamaica by the IMF falls entirely on the Jamaican people and Jamaican businesses. Under a National Debt […]
SVG: Hundreds to benefit from Internet programme
FEBRUARY 2013; KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Three hundred and forty households are expected to benefit from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), Smart Project, here in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. According to Universal Service Fund Administrator (USF), Kyron Duncan, “These 340 homes will be outfitted with 1mbps internet at a subsidized […]