Some small island states seek climate justice in landmark case
On September 11 in Hamburg, Germany, a significant legal proceeding began that could redefine the parameters of climate justice for small island states. This case,...
Commentary
GDB needs prominence amongst the masses
The Grenada Development Bank (GDB) originates from the 1965 Grenada Agricultural Bank and transits the Grenada Agricultural and Industrial Development Corporation which took enhanced functional...
Time for decisive action to reform the Public Service
The allegation made in last weekend’s publication, of THE NEW TODAY that a number of Permanent Secretaries in the public service are providing information to...
A mixed bag performance, institutional risk and economic headwinds – Part II
Last week’s article identified that institutional risk will negatively affect the government’s ability to improve on its first year performance. This risk is manifested in...
A mixed bag performance, institutional risk and economic headwinds
In my last two articles in the series, I concluded that the performance of government during its first twelve months in office could be described...
Stopping the spread of political assassinations and gang violence
The saying, coined by the Latin poet, Horace, that “you too are in danger when your neighbour’s house is on fire” is particularly relevant now...
Government Finances and the Economy
This assessment of the state of the government finances, as of 30th June 2023, coincides with one year of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration...
Haiti: a peaceful multinational approach, not a warlike force
Haiti needs “to get its political and governance act together”. That is among the important messages that UN Secretary General, António Guterres, delivered to the...
10 Years on, the Belt and Road Initiative is not only fruitful, but also promising
As the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, to be held later this year in China, is drawing close, the Belt and Road...
Kenyan intervention in Haiti? More work needed
No one should yet be pouring champagne to celebrate the announcement by the U.S. government that Kenya has agreed to lead a multinational police force...
A crucial test for democracy in Guatemala elections
Guatemala, the largest country in Central America, is undergoing a critical test of its commitment to democracy and the rule of law in its presidential...
On September 11, Small Island States get their day in Court
In the face of unremitting climate change threats and unfulfilled promises from industrialized nations, leaders of small island states have courageously taken matters into their...
Mixed bag performance for NDC in the first year
The last article concluded that the public service in its current state is a serious risk to the new government achieving greater success in its...
Budget Alert 3.7 Managing the Economy with Fiscal Policy – Part IV
The ultimate role of government is to improve the welfare of the population. In doing so, the Government, through the use of fiscal policy, provides...
Haiti urgently needs a genuine and representative transitional government
Haiti’s non-elected President, Dr. Ariel Henry has been identified as a significant part of the current crisis in Haiti. Henry and a small clique, who...
History, heritage and culture in Grenada – The business of museums
As Grenada begins to explore the economic gains of having a cultural and creative industry, there is an urgent need to look at the business...
Jointly maintaining ocean safety is the common responsibility of humankind
The ocean is a cradle of life, a bond connecting nations around the world. In recent years, maritime security issues are emerging one after another,...
Mixed bag performance for the NDC in the first year
The last article concluded that the young government had a mixed bag performance in their first year in office. The article further concluded that many...
Relocation of the “Wallace Foundation”
In 1987 or thereabout, an article captioned “Our Solitary Square” was published in the print media – reflecting and expressing the nostalgia of a lad...
Oceans: Do Caribbean countries sink or swim?
The peoples of small island states and coastal communities have long relied on the ocean for a multitude of benefits, including recreation, the delivery of...