GLOBALIZATION DIDN’T FAIL AMERICA — WASHINGTON DID

GLOBALIZATION DIDN’T FAIL AMERICA — WASHINGTON DID

by Professor C. Justin Robinson Few topics ignite more partisan heat than globalization. For decades, Leaders in the United States (U.S.) have blamed it for shuttered factories, lost jobs, and stagnant wages. From Ross Perot’s “giant sucking sound” in the 1990s to Donald Trump’s “America First” tariffs, the political narrative has been straightforward: globalization hurt […]

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 Republic Bank and Cricket West Indies Continue Support for Youth Cricket Development in Grenada

Republic Bank and Cricket West Indies Continue Support for Youth Cricket Development in Grenada

Republic Bank is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with Cricket West Indies for the RBL “Five for Fun” Cricket programme in primary schools across Grenada. This marks the second consecutive year of this exciting grassroots cricket initiative. Launched in 2024 with the support of the Grenada Cricket Association (GCA) and the Ministry […]

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 FAO launches project to strengthen St Vincent and the Grenadines’ supply of high potential agricultural commodities

FAO launches project to strengthen St Vincent and the Grenadines’ supply of high potential agricultural commodities

FAO launches new project on ‘Building effective Public-Private Partnerships for Production and Marketing of Sustainable Agricultural Products’ in St Vincent and the Grenadines On March 7, 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour launched a project of […]

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 OHCHR Regional Representative Ms. Michelle Brathwaite Welcomes Establishment of The Bahamas Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights

OHCHR Regional Representative Ms. Michelle Brathwaite Welcomes Establishment of The Bahamas Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights

“I commend the Government of The Bahamas for taking this significant step in strengthening human rights protections through the establishment of a Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights. This initiative reflects a commitment to accountability, transparency, and the promotion of fundamental freedoms for all. A dedicated parliamentary body focused on human rights can play a critical […]

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 Cricket West Indies President’s Visit to Peru: A Pivotal Step Towards International Collaboration and Cricket Development

Cricket West Indies President’s Visit to Peru: A Pivotal Step Towards International Collaboration and Cricket Development

A delegation led by Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr. Kishore Shallow and Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) President Keith Joseph visited Lima, Peru, from February 21–23, 2025, to discuss and promote international collaboration for cricket ahead of the highly anticipated 2027 Pan American Games. The visit aimed to strengthen partnerships between nations […]

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 OECS Entrepreneurs Set Voyage On 5th Edition of the Caribbean Business Cruise

OECS Entrepreneurs Set Voyage On 5th Edition of the Caribbean Business Cruise

The Caribbean Business Cruise (CBC) is back for its 5th edition, promising to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Caribbean with unique opportunities for business growth and networking. The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), through its Competitive Business Unit (CBU), is collaborating with ISANAJA Consulting to bring this innovative and effective […]

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 Leveraging Legislation to Scale Up Recycling for Sustainability Across The OECS

Leveraging Legislation to Scale Up Recycling for Sustainability Across The OECS

The implementation of the Recycle OECS Project has identified critical policy imperatives necessary to successfully scale up recycling efforts and chart a sustainable course for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). By focusing on legislative reform, innovative financing, and strategic public-private partnerships, the project lays a foundation for addressing the region’s plastic waste challenges. Policymakers across […]

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 FAO highlights pulses as seeds of hope for the transformation of agrifood systems

FAO highlights pulses as seeds of hope for the transformation of agrifood systems

Hosted by the Government of Peru, the World Pulses Day commemoration aims to promote the cultivation of these edible seeds, which accounted for 96 million tons worldwide in 2022.  Pulses play a key role in transforming agrifood systems by promoting sustainability, nutrition, and agricultural productivity while supporting people’s livelihoods, the Food and Agriculture Organization of […]

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 FAO training to enhance harvest and post-harvest methods in support of Dominica’s production of high-value food crops

FAO training to enhance harvest and post-harvest methods in support of Dominica’s production of high-value food crops

Locally grown high-value crops aimed to reduce food import bill The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held its first post-harvest technology and collaborative training session of the year with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy for extension officials, processors, and farmers on January 15 at the Fisheries Complex […]

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