Virgin Islands Family, question for you: “What do you envision our beloved Virgin Islands will look like in 2040?” I will be in my 60’s and I most definitely want to see a healthier population that owns the economy. I want to see an education system that empowers and equips our children’s children to pursue … Continued
Caribbean News Online Many parts of the Caribbean landscape continue to erode from violence and economic uncertainty and it is giving locals, visitors, and expatriates heightened concern and a reason to pause. Ongoing reported crime against humanity does not discriminate– against whether members of the clergy, women, children, counsellors, law enforcement officers, teachers, sports icons, … Continued
Beginning November 1st, 2021 the International Passenger Ferry Schedule will include more service runs between the British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands. An official advisory sent out by the BVIPA revealed that the adjustment is as a result of increased bookings recorded in the territory. “Per request from our International Ferry Operators the international … Continued
I have been hearing the phrase “young democracy” in conversations lately when referring to the Virgin Islands’ development. I am not sure when the “birth” of the territory is being tracked from, but let us use 1950, when our constitution was reinstated by the United Kingdom government. Up until that point, we were governed for … Continued
I recently shared this with some friends during a conversation about the ongoing Commission of Inquiry. I view the COI through a historical context, where our foreparents built this territory since 1834. They survived world wars, global depressions, hurricanes, tsunamis, migrating for work, droughts, a cholera outbreak, and God only knows what else for us … Continued
As a woman in politics, I have been listening intently to the recent discussion about women leaders and the merits of an all-female Cabinet. I believe in life there should be balance, and the House of Assembly and the Cabinet, where life-changing decisions are made, are not exempted from this. If women make up 50 … Continued
Last night I shared this with some friends during a conversation about the current Commission of Inquiry. The historical context that I view it through is one where our fore-parents built this country since 1834. They survived world wars, global depressions, hurricanes, tsunamis, migrating for work, droughts, a cholera outbreak and God-only-knows what else for … Continued
Caribbean News Online by Dr. Abiola Inniss Ph.D. LLM In recent weeks, and not for the first time, there has been a tremendous clamour over the issue of cultural appropriation. This time it was about the use of the word J’ouvert as the label for a rum product to be produced by the well-known American … Continued
OPINION: ADÉX – WRITER & VISUAL ARTIST As we return to a sense of normalcy in North America over the Spring/Summer months, the number of Caribbean workers who travel abroad to work from the OECS will likely increase during this time. This is why regional bodies need to step-up its involvement in protecting its citizens … Continued
BACKGROUND Before laying out the observations which will more so focus on the 2000-2021 period where the most ex-athletes have been elected to govern, it’s important to provide some requisite background to strengthen the points. With the exception of Cricket and Softball Associations formed in 1945 and 1952 respectively, six other sporting associations—Athletics, Tennis, Sailing, … Continued
