By Kenneth Mohammed, THE GUARDIAN A state of emergency has been declared amid unprecedented gun violence, but no one in our stagnating government is taking responsibility. Just before the new year, Trinidad and Tobago’s government declared a state of emergency after a weekend of gun violence. Trinidad and Tobago, a country of about 1.5 million people and once the […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The similarities between the 19th-century opium trade and today’s alcohol and tobacco industries illustrate capitalism’s tendency to prioritize profit over public health. These examples highlight the ethical dilemmas posed by unregulated markets and emphasize the necessity for enhanced accountability and stricter regulations. Introduction The pursuit of wealth and economic dominance has […]
Photo credit: Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), through its Office of Integrity, Compliance, and Accountability (ICA), is today hosting a free virtual “Expert Forum on Anti-Corruption in the Age of AI” in observance of International Anti-Corruption Day. The forum is bringing together global experts to discuss the opportunities and risks artificial intelligence […]
By Zoe D. Peterson, theconversation.com | Editorial credit: Denis Makarenko / shutterstock.com The billionaire hip-hop producer Sean Combs was charged in September 2024 with sex trafficking and a range of other offenses – and continues to be hit with lawsuits from alleged victims. Perhaps one of the most stunning aspects of the unfolding case is the large number of people […]
Photo credit: Vybz Katel Facebook Good day, Mr. Palmer. I was one of many who advocated for your release. I defended your release from imprisonment, even at the cost of losing friendships. I must admit that I didn’t follow the original trial. Still, over the past couple of years, I have thoroughly reviewed the events […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Shark9208888/ shutterstock.com The NYC matching funds system was established with the noble goal of enhancing democracy by reducing the influence of wealthy donors and empowering small contributors. However, the system has been plagued by fraud, both detected and undetected, largely due to weak internal controls, inadequate auditing practices, […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders | Barbados Today On May 21, 2024, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered its Advisory Opinion on climate change and international law, in a case led by two courageous leaders of Small Island States, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda and former Prime Minister […]