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…
Juvenile justice lessons from Norway and Scotland
Norway and Scotland have garnered international recognition for their pioneering efforts in reforming juvenile justice systems, with a focus on alternatives to incarceration that prioritize…
Companion planting for fruits and vegetables
Kitchen Vegan Chronicles As spring is in full bloom, the season of planting and growing should be fresh on the mind. For small spaces and…
The essence of good governance
A few weeks ago, I was in Strasbourg, France, attending a meeting of the Anglican Roman Catholic International Dialogue. Established in the 1960s to facilitate…
Africa news roundup
May 20-26, 2024 Ghana PIAC recommends investment into new oil fields According to the 2023 annual report of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC),…
Risky sexualities and STDs from the streets to social media
Sexuality is no longer a taboo. In all spheres, the mutations, influences and power of sexuality speak for themselves. In academia, what was initially called…
A special day for tradition and customs
May 15 has been designated as the day for the celebration of traditions and customs in Burkina Faso. The decision was taken in March this…
Rasta, resistance and respectability in modern Britain
The emergence, influence and popularity of the Rastafari religion, ideology or movement in the 1970s and 1980s in Britain was primarily caused by two main…
Combating HIV/AIDS discrimination in the workplace in Trinidad and Tobago
Discrimination against individuals living with HIV/AIDS remains a pervasive issue in workplaces worldwide and especially in Trinidad and Tobago, despite significant advancements in medical knowledge…