Caribbean news. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2015; KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND TE GRENADINES – The lifestyles of the people of St. Vincent and …
Guyana
President Donald Ramotar Announces Elections Day
My Fellow Guyanese, As you will recall, I prorogued Parliament on November 10, 2014. In doing so, I indicated that I was …
No appeal in sight for jailed Buju Banton
Caribbean news. Mark Myrie, universally known as Buju Banton, currently in the lock up for 10 years spanning from late 2009. In …
Antigua and Barbuda defaulting radio stations in trouble
Caribbean news. Antigua and Barbuda Minister responsible for Information and Telecommunications Melford Nicholas has placed the operators of television stations and FM …
Does Caribbean Integration have practical value?
Caribbean news. Does Caribbean Integration have practical value? Astute reflections of Owen Arthur. There is no doubt about the passion of Owen …
The Scent of Rain…A Jamaican Story: Part 1
Chapter 1 It finally rained. They said on the news that this is the worst drought we’ve had in a decade. The …
Coping with homelessness: Basil Parchment’s story
Social commentary. Whenever others complain about minimal things and whenever I feel that life is unfair, I think about the man who …
30% Gas price reduction announced in Guyana
Caribbean news. Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday, January 19, announced reductions in prices for gasoline, diesel and kerosene at the …
‘Diversity Matters’ says influential seminar panel
Caribbean news. Consensus was reached at the African Caribbean Reflections in British Media: Diversity Matters seminar last month at the Westminster Kingsway …
Exploring customs that usher in the New Year. Part l
Historical commentary. New Year celebrations have been celebrated since the third millennium BCE when the ancient Babylonians celebrated it in mid-March. The …