Bajan Dining Experience 2023: Dis Ole House A friend’s recommendation followed by some IG background research saw us venturing into the heart of St. Philip. Just outside the under-renovation Sam Lord’s Castle, the construction debris and rough road did little to take away from what promised to be an intriguing Bajan dining experience of the Dis Ole House. Stepping inside its alluring atmosphere, one is instantly transported … Read More
How US Gun Ban can impact Gun Violence in the Caribbean The United States has seen a significant increase in mass shootings in recent years, prompting calls for stricter gun control measures. Some states have responded to this by implementing bans on assault weapons, which are designed for rapid fire and are capable of inflicting high numbers of casualties. While a state-by-state ban on assault weapons could help to reduce the … Read More
Addressing the Challenges of an Aging Population An aging population can have significant implications for a country’s workforce, healthcare, and social welfare systems. With declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy, many countries are facing this demographic shift. For example, Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world, with more than 28% of its citizens aged 65 or older. This has resulted in a shortage … Read More
5 Local Foods to Try in Barbados The Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean surround Barbados, naturally making it a great destination for exemplary seafood culinary experience. This is evident in its national dish Flying Fish and Cou Cou which is also a symbol of Barbados’ rich and diverse cultural heritage. In addition to Flying Fish and Cou Cou here are 5 local foods to try in … Read More
Understanding Progressive vs. Regressive Tax Systems in Caribbean Countries A progressive tax rate is a system where the percentage of tax paid increases as the income or wealth of the taxpayer increases, while a regressive tax system is one where the percentage of tax paid decreases as the income or wealth of the taxpayer increases. A progressive tax system is often designed to achieve greater income equality and reduce … Read More
Barbados Drafts Population Policy to Counteract Aging Population The Barbados government has released a draft population policy that aims to address the country’s declining population growth rate and its consequences, such as a decrease in the workforce and government revenues due to an aging population. The policy outlines three goals: to promote a sufficient population size, to provide opportunities for personal development, and to promote integrated settlement development. … Read More
The Dangers of Molly: Understanding the Risks of MDMA Use MDMA, also known as molly, is a synthetic drug that has become popular in recent years, particularly among young people at concerts, music festivals, and dance clubs. Despite its reputation as a “safe” drug, molly is far from harmless. What is molly? Molly is the pure form of MDMA, a psychoactive drug that acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen. It … Read More
Devotional: Unleashing Your Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts are divine endowments that God has given to every believer to build up the body of Christ and advance His kingdom on earth. The Apostle Paul wrote extensively about spiritual gifts in his letters to the Corinthian and Roman churches. He said in 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. … Read More
Barbados Education Press Conference, 9th June 2021 Takeaway Summary The Ministry Of Education, Technological And Vocational Training highlighted some proposed reforms to the school system as well as plans for the rest of the 2020/2021 school year. Here are some takeaway points. 11-plus will be on 28th July 2021.Deferrals will be given to students who are not ready to take the exam.Students who defer their exams will still be … Read More
COVID & Education, What’s Next? In hindsight, it seems as if most educational systems are not geared towards education but rather towards preparing students for a test that evaluates their short-term memory retention so they can move on to the next level. Passing an exam in primary school determines which secondary school one attends, subject to one’s performance. Based on the school they attend, students … Read More