Britain’s Black food business and short-sightedness
A few months ago, I wanted to purchase a few items from a Caribbean convenience store in Birmingham, UK, only to find that the shop…
My folklore story
When I was a child, my parents told stories of strange creatures doing strange things and even making strange and unusual sounds. I listened intently…
Increasing numbers of Black students attending UK universities
Not all statistics relating to Black people in Britain are necessarily negative. Although it is often stated that there are disproportionate numbers of Black people…
The primary education trajectory
Now that school is out and teachers are ready for a long break, the challenge we still haven’t fixed is the broken education system. I…
Windrush Generation at 75: From great expectations to struggles of survival
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Windrush Generation and the commemoration of the symbolic event in 1948, when the ship MV Empire Windrush,…
Protect what’s left of the birds
Welcome to the vibrant and captivating twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago, where the enchanting beauty of nature meets the rich tapestry of Caribbean…
Why property tax may be a benefit to citizens
Almost every developed country has a property tax system that provides financial incentives to its citizens. However, in developing countries like Trinidad and Tobago, property…
Loneliness the silent killer in North America
In recent months, the spotlight has been focused on loneliness in our society. We all feel lonely from time to time, and everyone’s experience varies….
Time for another rethink of Britain’s immigration challenges
How to curb the increasing immigration numbers has been a problem for British governments for hundreds of years. In 1596, Queen Elizabeth 1 wrote a…
King David: The man with de hammer
He is known as The Man with the Hammer. He is also known for his creative calypso genre of kaiso with its commentary on local…