Commentary

The modern digital environment is the greatest and most pervasive feature of life this 2010. It is a feature of life that is as nearly as critical to existence as the air we breathe and the water we drink. It is a phenomenon none can escape and separating one’s self from today’s digital environment means going back to life as a Neanderthal. And this is no exaggeration. ... Full story »

After the last article, I was inspired to write again. I just recently came back from St. Lucia where they had what they called, “drag wars invasion” - and you can pull that up online. I only wish you could have seen what I saw. ... Full story »

The recent high profile murder case where a local businessman was accused of killing a known Jamaican criminal has raised the temperature in the community.... Full story »

The following story is a moral tale about the classic dangers of dishonesty and ‘scampish’ behavior: a lesson for all those who will cut corners. It is the second chapter of a book; an anthology of Island stories titled ‘Funny tales of the Virgin Islands-The Adventures of a West Indian Villager.... Full story »

High quality early learning and care is one of the most powerful weapons against crime, while poor early childhood education multiplies the risk that children ... Full story »

My two children were born outside of the British Virgin Islands in places where their complexions stood out. One day while my daughter was just a few days old in the nursery, as I was making my way to visit her, someone said ‘there’s a pretty baby there and she must be yours’.... Full story »

Stress is placed on promoting safe electrical practices and educating the public on how to properly use electricity. Our lives are significantly affected by the availability and use of electricity and the quality of life has been made so much better for us because of that form of energy.... Full story »

If asked the question: ‘Mr Igwe, why write about Hamilton Lavity Stoutt? You never met the Great Man, never knew him!’ My response would be ‘I never met or knew Martin Luther King either, but his legacy of black freedom in the Americas speaks for itself.’ ... Full story »

Signing the BiWater contract is the wisest decision that any government could have made at this time. The welfare of the people of this country is the fundamental focus of government here and the signing of this contract does in fact prove this.... Full story »

In an earlier article entitled “Addressing some Problems in Public Schools” and how such problems affect education, I highlighted four major issues, namely: 1. Disruptive Behaviour, Violence and Student Dropout 2. Overcrowding 3. Curricular and Program Content, & 4. The Role of Parent/Teachers Associations... Full story »