Caribbean news. In the face of the disaster that hit Dominica, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines over the Christmas …
Politics
Guyana’s President loves a good ‘twerk’
In Guyana news. This is a report by Guyanese journalist Mark Anthony Benschop. After receiving his famous back ball, Mr. Ramotar had …
PTSD and other forms of Self Hatred among Africans and Caribbeans: Part IV
In Culture news. A few weeks ago, I watched a very controversial film. One of the main characters, himself enslaved, was set …
The WTO’s Gift to the Caribbean for Christmas
In Caribbean News. David Cameron, hailed as “historic” the agreement reached by the world’s trade Ministers two weeks ago in Bali. He …
Beyond Remittances and Tourism: What Future for the Caribbean Economy?
In Business news. So what future lies beyond remittances and tourism for the Caribbean economy? Do the worsening macro-economic ratios suggest that …
US War on Drugs is a war on Black people says Sir Richard Branson
In Community news. Sir Richard Branson has spoken up and out against the War on Drugs in the United States. Branson recently …
Airfare lobbying campaign warmly received in Birmingham
Community in action against exorbitant plane fares to Jamaica organised by Think Tank & Lobby Group Facilitators For a Better Jamaica (FFBJ) …
In Africa news. Writing about Mandela’s mistakes never seems to be welcomed, but we cannot forget that he was also a flawed …
Lowering the heat on CARICOM travel and trade
Full appreciation is due to Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, A J Nicholson, for taking the initiative to invite …
Sir Hilary turns blind eye to CLICO scandal
In Barbados news. “It’s not easy for the titled elites to act on principles that conflict with their vanity” Some 23 years …