With the Philip J. Pierre-led administration approaching its first 100 Days in Office this weekend, I can easily offer 100 …
100 Days of Definite Delivery
Leaders of smaller islands stand up amid climate destruction and unkept promises
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the OAS. He is also a Senior Fellow …
GLASGOW REVISITED: Lessons learned can be as fruitful as fruits earned!
Caribbean leaders had their say in Glasgow at this year’s Conference of Parties (COP-26) Global Climate Change Summit, again sounding …
We must change page to start the change!
It is very evident that worldwide, every country, big or small, is looking after their own affairs. Those blessed with …
The Phased Re-opening of Schools: A Mighty ‘Leap of Faith’
After being closed for several months, school was partially reopened on 28th October for kindergarten and grade six at the …
Lending Is an Institutional Policy Which Propagates Growth
At a recent press conference given by our current prime minister, I was once more appalled by his contribution. He …
Leading the Transformation: Building Back Better
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles entitled ‘Purpose with Profit’ where regional members of the …
My views on climate change and renewable energy
From school days I have had challenges with my memory, so I have had to rely on my ability to …
The Democrats Need An Urgent Strategy Reset
“When you make a choice, you change the future.” Deepak Chopra Anyone following the political developments in the USA, after the …
‘Join the Assembly Line or Else’ Short Reflection on Mandatory Vaccination
Rahym Augustin- Joseph (Mr.) I’ve stayed away from penning my perspectives on mandatory vaccination policies and prescriptions across the region …
Combating cybercrime in the post-pandemic era: Taiwan can help
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged much of the globe. In mid-May 2021, the Republic of China (Taiwan) saw a …
Between Climate Change and Changing Climates
I remember the days when Climate Change was just a concept we talked about, without being able to actually show …
My Reflections on COP26
Introduction I decided, for personal reasons, not to attend COP26 this year. However, in two recent interviews with European journalists …
Kittan Kweyol Kai Lekol? (When will Kweyol go to school?)
The Second Kweyol Heritage Month Under COVID-19 ends tomorrow, this time Under Lockdown. Call it ‘Kweyol La Caye’ or ‘Kweyol …
Sadly, we’ve become a people without a country!
It never ceases to amaze me how we treat our heritage or our ancestral way of life. Once a year …
A Period of Introspection
The 2021 general elections is now ninety days of age and as of November 30th the public should have a …
Change Is Here – It Is Business unusual!
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.” …
America Struggles to Maintain Democracy
“Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.” George Bernard Shaw Caribbean people …
The Ivermectin Conundrum
I’ve been following the local Ivermectin story close-enough, particularly since the book was thrown at a local doctor for prescribing …
Small States Must Rage At COP26 – It’s The Last Chance Saloon
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the OAS. He is also a Senior Fellow …