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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, voicing U.S. ‘solidarity’ as China fumesU.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, voicing U.S. ‘solidarity’ as China fumes

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, voicing U.S. ‘solidarity’ as China fumes

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late on Tuesday on trip she said demonstrates American… Read More

1 year ago
How Trustworthy is China when it comes to the Coronavirus?How Trustworthy is China when it comes to the Coronavirus?

How Trustworthy is China when it comes to the Coronavirus?

In the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the whole world is vigilant… Read More

3 years ago
Outbreak of Coronavirus in China highlights importance of Taiwan’s participation in WHO’s global efforts to fight cross-border pandemicsOutbreak of Coronavirus in China highlights importance of Taiwan’s participation in WHO’s global efforts to fight cross-border pandemics

Outbreak of Coronavirus in China highlights importance of Taiwan’s participation in WHO’s global efforts to fight cross-border pandemics

Virus knows neither border nor politics. As the world gears up to manage and control the spread of the deadly… Read More

4 years ago
Taiwan is Trading for its FreedomTaiwan is Trading for its Freedom

Taiwan is Trading for its Freedom

For the Republic of China (hereafter called Taiwan) 2019 is seeing it face greater threat to its way of… Read More

4 years ago
The Two Chinas Heading Into The 2020sThe Two Chinas Heading Into The 2020s

The Two Chinas Heading Into The 2020s

The Caribbean and wider Latin America have become focal point of the People’s Republic of China’s (hereafter referred to… Read More

4 years ago
The New Era in the China and Dominica RelationshipThe New Era in the China and Dominica Relationship

The New Era in the China and Dominica Relationship

Over the past year the relationship between Dominica and the People’s Republic of China (hereafter “China”) has begun new… Read More

4 years ago
Is Kenny Anthony further proof that hell hath no fury like a politician scorned?Is Kenny Anthony further proof that hell hath no fury like a politician scorned?

Is Kenny Anthony further proof that hell hath no fury like politician scorned?

Tuesday’s online Daily Mail featured a story about a man who reported his Porsche missing only to be placed in… Read More

5 years ago
If it’s Visa-free for China, then why not for Venezuela?If it’s Visa-free for China, then why not for Venezuela?

If it’s Visa-free for China, then why not for Venezuela?

It was unfortunate last week, that citizens were denied the opportunity to listen to constructive debate in parliament over visa… Read More

5 years ago
Reducing Food Loss and Waste is EssentialReducing Food Loss and Waste is Essential

Reducing Food Loss and Waste is Essential

We all do it. Most of us throw away perfectly good food, almost every day of our lives. A banana… Read More

5 years ago
Chastanet Dismisses Opposition’s “Childish Games”Chastanet Dismisses Opposition’s “Childish Games”

Chastanet Dismisses Opposition’s “Childish Games”

Following jostling match at Tuesday morning’s sitting of Parliament, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet defended his recently minted visa policies… Read More

5 years ago
The UWI’s Global RankingThe UWI’s Global Ranking

The UWI’s Global Ranking

The Times Higher Education (THE), the most respected higher education ranking agency in the world, has given The University of… Read More

5 years ago
Beware of the red peddlers of ignorance and fear for their own gain!Beware of the red peddlers of ignorance and fear for their own gain!

Beware of the red peddlers of ignorance and fear for their own gain!

The fear-mongering continues. Last week, following some televised comments from couple of hardly surprising sources about a leaked Cabinet… Read More

5 years ago
Renewed Interest in Renewable Energy: The State of the Sector in 2018Renewed Interest in Renewable Energy: The State of the Sector in 2018

Renewed Interest in Renewable Energy: The State of the Sector in 2018

By any measure, recent times have been high octane for the renewable energy sector. This is saying something, too, given… Read More

5 years ago
What power do little nations have in the digital age?What power do little nations have in the digital age?

What power do little nations have in the digital age?

History shows small nations have an immense capacity to be influential. Read More

5 years ago
Justify Shines Its Light On Teo Ah Khing . . . (And DSH?)Justify Shines Its Light On Teo Ah Khing . . . (And DSH?)

Justify Shines Its Light On Teo Ah Khing . . . (And DSH?)

Prior to June 9, only twelve horses in the history of American thoroughbred horse racing had captured the coveted Triple… Read More

5 years ago

A-Musings – Perfidy

I’m off to Holland, or as the country is officially titled ‘The Netherlands’ next month to see my dear old… Read More

5 years ago

Latin America leaders to discuss crucial issues without Trump

It is the meeting that few American heads of state want to attend. Donald Trump, for one, cancelled on Tuesday… Read More

5 years ago

The Business of Geopolitics in the Caribbean

In recent weeks The STAR Businessweek has covered the relationship between Brazil and the Caribbean. Brazil’s economy is so big… Read More

5 years ago

Latin American populism fears overdone as stocks play catch-up

The world economy is enjoying synchronised advance, and markets are enjoying the ride. But one region is missing out:… Read More

6 years ago

What Brazil’s Comeback Means for the Caribbean

The Caribbean will forever have special relationship with the Americas. Our region has its own unique identity, but also… Read More

6 years ago