Your Privacy In The Digital Era
Are you a user of social media? Odds are that 1 in every 5 people reading this has a Facebook profile and is an active user of that social network. We need to talk about your rights, particularly your privacy rights in cyberspace. In today’s world after all, what happens online also carries ramifications for lives and events offline as well.
The Caribbean and the Contemporary Hurricane Season
The Caribbean region is no stranger to natural disasters. While not always at risk, every Caribbean nation should seize the initiative and be prepared.
Saving Tobago’s Economy post COVID-19
Trinidad and Tobago’s economy is one of the strongest in the Caribbean region due to its heavy reliance on oil and gas. When Tobago is separated from that situation, its economic system primarily relies...
CATALYST – Harmonising Activities in the Caribbean Cultural Ecology
The main project that will be developed over the coming year is the revitalization of an online portal that will bring the various communities of creative practice together and serve as a repository for past and ongoing research projects on the cultural domain.
The Rise of the Regulated Internet
There is, on the one hand, a connection between the digital age and the stability, even existence, of contemporary democracies. Then there are global trends which have stimulated calls for a more regulated and restricted internet.
Populist Democracy, Political Culture and the Caribbean
Recent political discourse may have left many familiar with the term ‘populism’, particularly given the sudden swing towards right-wing parties in many wealthy nations over the last few years. However, for every right-leaning, conservative...
New Economy for A New Normal
Everyone’s talking about the ‘new normal.' Social distancing, wearing masks and judicious appreciation of basic hygiene are now expected or even mandated based on your locale. This thanks to the ravages of COVID-19 and...
Crime, Development And Social Stability In An Uncertain ...
Across Africa, Asia and South America, many countries have seen their population exploding in the last few decades. While a majority of these nations have witnessed resounding economic growth, in many cases, it simply...
Discipline And Your Child’s Future
Discipline is a touchy topic here in the Caribbean. On the one hand, most people are willing to acknowledge that there is such a thing as going too far. On the other, the lines...
