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Rebuilding Dominica Better
Could BREXIT possibly, just possibly, bring benefits for Dominica Bananas?
Parry BellotJuly 29, 2016There are many negative outcomes likely because of Britain's controversial BREXIT vote. However, in one area, it has created the possibility of a significant change of fortune for banana producers. ...
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Spotlight on Sport
West Indies disorder again
Reginald St. H ShillingfordJuly 22, 2016Just as an element of quietness was descending upon West Indies Cricket, and with it a hope of improved grace leading to team consolidation, the immediate period just prior to ...
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Rebuilding Dominica Better
Caribbean Growth Forum - another talk shop?
Parry BellotJuly 22, 2016The Caribbean Growth Forum (CGF) is a regional initiative supported by the Compete Caribbean/Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank (WB), and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in collaboration with ...
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Living Today
Living in a dream world
Clement S. Jolly C.Ss.RJuly 22, 2016What particularly stands out in the life of Jesus is that not only did he preach salvation as a sort of end game in the lives of his disciples, but ...
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Spotlight
Jeno Jacob: an award well deserved
Ian JacksonJuly 22, 2016One young man who has been engaged in an aspect of the Arts for less than 20 years asked me recently what it takes to receive a Golden Drum Award. ...
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The View from Europe
The Caribbean needs a full response to Brexit
David JessopJuly 22, 2016Earlier this month CARICOM heads of government met in Georgetown. Among the many issues they considered was Britain's decision to leave the European Union. Their focus was on a secretariat ...
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Spotlight on Sport
Much more than match play needed
Reginald St. H ShillingfordJuly 16, 2016His recent utterings have made me respectful of the extent to which young Jason Holder gives thought to the development needs of West Indies cricket. Speaking at the close of ...
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Spotlight
Calypso: a must on any WCMF line-up
Ian JacksonJuly 16, 2016The line up of bands has been released early for WCMF 2016; that's good news for the planning and organization committee since we missed out last year due to the ...
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Our Caribbean
Haiti: Time is running out
Sir Ron SandersJuly 16, 2016Luis Almagro, the Secretary-General of the Organisation of American states (OAS), has told political stakeholders in Haiti, including the interim government and parliamentarians, that it is imperative that they fully ...
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The View from Europe
Millennials turning away from cruises and casinos
David JessopJuly 15, 2016Although the definition is quite loose, the expression millennial is usually used to mean those who were born between 1980 and the mid-2000s.
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Spotlight on Sport
The margin of difference
Reginald St. H ShillingfordJuly 8, 2016The just concluded Tri-Nations ODI Series between West Indies, Australia and South Africa was essentially, in my view, a proving ground to see how much our players have absorbed by ...
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Spotlight
The making of "Footprints": A preview of a musical comedy ...
Ian JacksonJuly 8, 2016It's the 20th production of the Sisserou Singers (SS) and I was privileged to be backstage and front stage while the group rehearsed for the staging this weekend's show at ...