Tag: Commonwealth
Guyana Tourism Request For Proposal
Dear Travellers and Members of the Trade, The Government of Guyana (GOG) is in receipt of many proposals since August 2, 2020 in respect to hotel development. In the interest of transparency, the GOG invites all persons interested in hotel development to submit or re-submit their proposal in accordance with the below RFP. The GOG is prepared to […]
St Lucia accedes to Marrakesh Treaty
CASTRIES, 11th September 2020 –The Government of Saint Lucia acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty which came into force with respect to Saint Lucia on 11th September 2020. The Marrakesh Treaty is a legally binding international copyright law administered by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). The Treaty was adopted and opened for signature in Marrakesh […]
Why vaccine nationalism should concern the Caribbean
Wealthy countries are vying to be the first to produce and roll out a fully tested and safe vaccine, test their citizens, and seize the global financial opportunity that being first presents. David Jessop asks how prepared the Caribbean is to respond to vaccine nationalism. How well prepared is the Caribbean to respond to the […]
Is Abortion Right…for Cleft Palate Reasons
Today’s Word with Amanda Is Abortion Right: For Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate or Club Foot Reasons Following my recent article ‘What Do You Stand For’? I challenged myself and one of the things I need to take a stand on is justice for the unborn child. I hate injustice, did you know that an unborn […]
The Dickson Igwe Economics Forum
COVID 19, AND BUILDING GLOBAL SUPPLY RESILIENCE The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the international business environment permanently. The pandemic means that organizations around the globe, must be able to react, adapt, and set up crisis management mechanisms, in order to weather situations of uncertainty swiftly. Today, everywhere, businesses and countries are hugely reliant on production […]
A vocationally skilled youth for a stronger VI
A vocationally skilled youth for a stronger Virgin Islands The training of Virgin Islands youth for the critical hands on, and vocational skills, required by the economy and community, is not an option. There has been a lot in the news recently on the anomalies of a workforce culture that keeps on importing migrant labor […]
St Lucia PM Provides COVID-19 Update
St Lucia’s prime minister Allen Chastanet speaks with CNBC about the controversial decision to allow travellers from the United States, one of the worse hit countries in the world with coronavirus infection.He assures viewers that his government’s COVID-19 response is working with 25 cases and no deaths…
Protect Democracy and Rights through Observation
External Observation of Elections important to protect democracy and rights CARICOM countries have been subject to intense scrutiny in the period March to August this year, relating to the conduct of general elections, maintaining democracy, and upholding the rule of law. Elections were held in four countries – Guyana, St. Kitts-Nevis, Suriname and Trinidad and […]
St Lucia Diaspora Video Appeal
One of the most beautiful countries of the Caribbean, St Lucia is a huge beneficiary of Diaspora remittances and this video is an effort to show appreciation for the thoughtfulness of St Lucians and friends across the world.
Time to repurpose the Caribbean public sector
COVID-19 has shown how a repurposed, well directed and joined-up public sector can better meet national needs. David Jessop believes that if the Caribbean is to successfully navigate the world that is coming, new thinking about governance is required if citizens are to believe their leaders care. Over the last twelve months the Caribbean has […]
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