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…
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…
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…
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…
Preserving our childhood sanctuaries: A plea for environmental action in La Retreat/Heights of Guanapo
I recently came across a worrying article about one of my childhood environmental escapes and felt the need to highlight the dangers of deforestation and…
Changing black men’s attitude towards prostate cancer
There is a potential silent killer on the loose on the streets of the UK that disproportionately attacks Black men. This potential invader, prostate cancer,…
Celebrating the Life of Theobald Derrick Bonaparte: 6 August 1957- 11 March 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of The Late Great Theobald Derrick Bonaparte, aka DJ Happy Smiles, a beloved husband, brother,…
Diane Abbot and the Conservative race row
Perhaps one of the most stand out points in the recent race row over Frank Hester’s comments about the Labour MP Diane Abbot is that…
Florida’s attempts at rewriting Black history insults Blacks everywhere
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSanti-monious has opted to bare his fascist teeth to the country as his administration pushes ahead with the curriculum targeted to middle…