Justice and partnerships
In a recent conversation with a friend, he pointed out that the problem we have in Jamaica is not so much with crime and violence…
The Caribbean conundrum: Russian nuclear capabilities and US retaliations
In the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea, geopolitical tensions simmer, and the stakes are higher than ever. In a previously article, I warned that…
US diplomat indicted for child sexual abuse
Child abuse, one of the most frowned upon offences, is generally said to be committed by psychologically imbalanced individuals, or people with a “sick” sex…
Africa news roundup
June 16-22, 2024 Ghana NPP can’t deliver states NDC running mate During an engagement with female media professionals in Accra, the running mate of the…
Diane Abbott’s life-long campaign against racial inequality
Over the last few weeks, Dianne Abbott’s name has been embroiled in a row over what has been described as an insensitive and racist statement…
Army general predicts more instability in Francophone Africa
French General François Lecointre had a special event on 6 June. He was on a tour aimed at advertising his book published in April, Entre…
France vents her anger on Black journalists
The debacle of France in Africa is no longer news. Paris has been booted out of the former French colonies of Africa. That anti-French sentiment…
Africa news roundup
June 2-8, 2024 Ghana Electoral commission makes U-turn The Electoral Commission (EC) has reversed its initial directive to prevent political party agents from observing the…
Celebrating Tobago’s Great Race as a fusion of culture and excitement
As I stand on the shores of Tobago, the gentle breeze carries with it memories of my childhood—a time when the island was alive…
The role of parental connectedness in mitigating mood disorders among adolescent girls
Mood disorders, particularly depression and anxiety, are increasingly common among teenage girls compared to boys across the United States, Europe, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. Adolescence…