St George’s: A former Grenada Minister of Culture has joined a chorus of Grenadians – many of them well-known and ardent supporters of the current government – in expressing public disagreement at a decision to launch the country’s 50th anniversary of independence on October 19, one of the most tragic and infamous days in modern […]
By Lenrod Nzulu Baraka – Our great ancestor Malcolm X was very prescient when he reminded us that those who refused to treat us right will hardly ever teach us right. Another of our illustrious ancestors Marcus Garvey alluded to the same reality when he said that the oppressor will never teach the oppressed how […]
By Lenrod Nzulu Baraka Claude Anderson, the author of Powernomics and a number of other enlightening books that all Black people should read, reminds us both in his books and in his lectures that the game of race is a team sport. As in all team sports, it matters little how skillful each individual player […]
By J. K. Roberts, Sound Public Policies Advocate The Grenada Development Bank (GDB) originates from the 1965 Grenada Agricultural Bank and transits the Grenada Agricultural and Industrial Development Corporation which took enhanced functional dimensions, during the March 1979 to October 1983 People’s Revolutionary Government, with People’s Law No. 33 of 1980 (CAP. 129, 2010 Revised […]
Contributor: Kalehia Johnson Electrician, carpenter and plumber are some of the proud responses to the question “What do you want to become when you grow up?”. In the past the answer to such a question would be loaded with traditional jobs such as doctor, teacher and lawyers. However, things are changing especially with the popular […]
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 […]
