WHITHER THE CARIBBEAN? – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (JANUARY 31, 2022)
There has been a plethora of comments in the media following the outcome of the Barbados general election, including last week’s column which evoked a few interesting responses from readers. Of great concern are (1) periods of no opposition may pose…
WHITHER BARBADOS? – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (JANUARY 24, 2022)
The snap election in Barbados is now history. Notwithstanding many issues which were raised to postpone the election, the people have spoken.We must (1) congratulate Prime Minister Mia Mottley and the Barbados Labour Party (BLP); (2) urge the dynamic and charismatic…
ANATOMY OF THE “FAMALAY” – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (JANUARY 17, 2022)
As we pick up the pieces and strive to build the future after the devastation of “World War III”, otherwise known as COVID-19, the music of our family engine will help us to dance our way into the future.I am…
BARBADOS, ARISE LIKE A PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (JANUARY 10, 2022)
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” – Psalm 46:1-2 To follow on from last week’s new…
STABILIZING OUR MINDS: LOVE AND BELONGING – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (DECEMBER 13, 2021)
By Basil Springer Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 22:39This third article about our love and belonging needs comes after physiological and safety and security needs.Our basic premise is that disharmony in the minds among our 7.9 billion fellow humans is…
Get smart about partnerships– BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (MARCH 7, 2022)
“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” – 2 Corinthians 6 Malcolm X is credited with the following quote: “Education is the passport to the future, for…
Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean Program (UBEC): ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS FRAMEWORK-Update
Friday, March 18, 2022 — The OECS region’s coastal and marine environment is pivotal to the advancement of the region’s sustainable development agenda as well as to the ecological sustainability and holistic development of its individual Member States. Although the Blue…
IMF Georgieva Malawi Chakwera
President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera held a meeting on the African country’s economy with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Friday (March 18) at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC. The African country is struggling with debt issues and exacerbated by…
Serious preparation needed for the Caribbean in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Friday, March 18, 2022— Almost three weeks ago, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the result of which has been described as a full-on war. On Thursday, March 10, The University of the West Indies’ Office…
Cayman – Update: Police to conduct Witness Appeal as investigation into Strand Shooting continues
From RCIPS Update (18 March): Tonight, Friday 18th March, detectives along with uniform officers, will be attending the Strand Complex on West Bay Road in search of witnesses to the shooting incident that took place last Saturday morning, 12 March,…
