By Dr. Basil Springer “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 As I sit down to pen this column at the age of 82, I am filled with a sense of gratitude for the journey that life has taken me on. It’s a journey […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 As the sun sets on the azure waters of the Caribbean, it casts a shadow of anticipation over the […]
“However, ruined and devastated things may appear to be, God can rebuild, restore and renew.” – Isaiah 61:4 By Dr. Basil Springer Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley recently inspired hope and excitement across the region for the revival of West Indies (WI) cricket during the 22nd Annual Frank Worrell Memorial Lecture. She challenged Cricket […]
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37: 4 By Dr. Basil Springer Walking around Nelson Mandela Park in Port of Spain, as is our wont in the early post-dawn morning hours, my partner Judy and I not only engage in important regular physical exercise […]
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26 By Dr. Basil Springer As I review my journey through life which began in 1941, I benefited from many blessings which laid […]
“It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and threw into his own garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.” – Luke 13:19 Even though the business world is replete with successful business ventures, it is useful to remember that these businesses […]
“The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to mankind.” – Psalms 115:16 The third column in this three-part “Taxation and Caribbean Tourism” series concludes with a two-part proposal to (1) optimize our tourism taxation strategy to maximize total tourism spend and; (2) couple it with effective public relations tactics […]
“The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to mankind.” – Psalms 115:16 In my previous column, we delved into the detrimental impact of taxation on Caribbean tourism growth, examining two specific examples. We explored the tax on intra-Caribbean airline travel, which results in higher ticket prices that stifle demand […]
“The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to mankind.” – Psalms 115:16 This week I pause to reflect on the 30-year uninterrupted history of this weekly column. I have been able to sustain this journey thanks to the positive engagement and feedback from global readers over the years and […]
