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Grenada Diaspora Policy stakeholder survey
Grenada Diaspora Policy stakeholder survey and Discussion Drafts Dear Diaspora, Thank you for attending last Saturday’s (June 20) first ever Virtual meeting of the Grenadian Diaspora. By the excellent turnout and thoughtful questions for our panelists, you showed your passionate interest in continuing to engage with this process. For those who were unable to attend […]
Jamaica to host its first ever soap box Grand Prix
Amongst the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Dr Andre Haughton has initiated the idea to host Jamaica’s first ever soap box Grand Prix. Coming off the heads of childhood memory and past times, the event scheduled to take place in August 2, 2020 in the country’s second parish Montego Bay. The Senator believes that the event will […]
Sir Shridath Ramphal appeals for democracy in Guyana
STATEMENT BY SIR SHRIDATH RAMPHAL ON THE JUDGEMENT OF THE CCJ AND THE IMPORTANCE FOR DEMOCRACY TO PREVAIL IN GUYANA Guyana’s highest Court has spoken on the March elections, and the air of all of CARICOM is purer for the CCJ’s Judgement. The rule of law has prevailed, and a darkening cloud has been dissipated […]
‘Whispering Death’ blasts racism against Blacks
Affectionately known in the cricketing world as ‘Whispering Death’ Michael Holding, regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time delivered an impassioned statement about racism and how unproductive and unfair the practice is to the victims. He appeals for it to be ended in the interest of world peace and equality through […]
CARICOM development model after COVID-19
RE-THINKING CARICOM DEVELOPMENT MODEL AFTER COVID-19 Governments around the world, including in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries, have emerged as the principal players in the health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The private sector, for the most part, has taken a back seat with many companies turning inwards and concentrating on safeguarding their own […]
Are Economic and Racial inequalities really myths?
Dr Thomas Sowell discusses economic inequality, racial inequality, and espouses what he calls the myths that have continued to falsely describe the system of poverty among different racial and economic classes. He attempts to explain the economic theories behind these so-called pervasive myths and proposes fact-based solutions for seemingly intractable situations.
Resources to Support Hospitality Reopening Plans
Resources to Support Implementation of your Reopening Plans The Caribbean Tourism COVID-19 Task Force has launched health and safety guidelines for companies and destinations to guide the reopening of the tourism industry in the region to help safeguard the health of travelers and employees. The guidelines – inclusive of detailed checklists to facilitate your implementation – address […]
Cricketers take the knee for Black Lives Matter
The highly-anticipated return of international cricket after nearly four months due to the global COVID-19 pandemic began with both England and West Indies players taking the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign. England v West Indies: first Test, day one – live on SKY!
Statement on the Reopening of Grenada’s Borders
St. George’s: July 7, 2020: The Government of Grenada is cognizant of the many Grenadian nationals abroad wishing to return to Grenada; as well as others who are eager to visit our shores. As the pandemic has worsened in major source markets, such as the United States, the Government has put in place additional safety […]
Tax holidays can help aviation and tourism recover
If the Caribbean is to recover from the economic crisis it is facing, governments will need to stimulate tourism in unprecedented ways. David Jessop believes that one answer may be to remove, for a while, taxes and charges on aviation and tourism. After years of failing to find a way to reconcile whether LIAT, the […]
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