100 days later: The new government’s “achievements” in Burkina Faso
When the military overthrew the Kaboré regime in Burkina Faso in January this year and MPSR (Patriotic Movement for Sovereignty and Restoration) took over, under…
Yaawd Media – sharing Jamaica’s cultural wealth
In January of 2020, Sunday Scoops, an internet streaming programme focused entirely on Jamaican music from mento, to ska, to rock steady, to reggae to…
Gang affiliation in Trinidad and Tobago
There is no single, generally accepted definition of what is a “gang”. When we say “gang” the term “street gang” is often used interchangeably with…
Justice for the victims of negative impact of bauxite mining
Advocates for the protection of the environment have been very vocal and vociferous in voicing their concerns about the plight of persons negatively affected by…
Precious forest reserve under threat of extinction in Ghana
Environmental protection, global warming and climate change are concepts that occupy a special place in today’s global geopolitics. The survival of humanity is directly linked…
Anti-racism training for British police because of racist treatment of Black people
Tensions between the Black communities in Britain and the police have been a bleak feature of British society since the early twentieth century. Major race…
“I want to be a scammer,” boy says
Some months ago, a friend of mine shared a “TikTok” video with me where someone asked a young boy, who appeared to be about 10…
Post COVID India and Ghana
Almost two years after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the world is coming to terms with the disruptions caused by the…
The burden of supporting adult children
The number of adult children being financially supported by their parents in North America over the last decade has risen sharply. A report published by…
The modern diet a threat to health
With the growing popularity of a more modern diet, a large percentage of people in Trinidad and Tobago are becoming more unhealthy. The modern lifestyle…