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What does the dismantling of Apartheid and the conflicts in Gaza & Ukraine have in common?
The dismantling of Apartheid in South Africa and the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine share certain fundamental characteristics, despite their distinct contexts. In all three cases, struggles for self-determination,

Barbados’ instant payment system
The Barbados Central Bank’s pending introduction of an instant payment system marks a transformative leap for the nation’s financial landscape, significantly enhancing efficiency and accessibility for both consumers and businesses.

Times Radio in the UK is out of touch with reality
United Kingdom 2025-03-04: Times Radio’s £4-6 billion figure for a British peacekeeping force in Ukraine suggests a lack of awareness of 21st-century solutions. That level of expenditure is unnecessary when

Job vacancy: A strong and democratic European leader needed.
Historians possess the remarkable ability to meticulously research and pinpoint pivotal moments that have decisively shaped global events. While the significance of certain dates may only become fully apparent with

An Unexpected Meeting with Roberta Flack
My encounter with Roberta Flack, alongside Alfred Taylor and Pat Nehaul, at the Grand Barbados Hotel (now Radisson Aquatica Resort) was a memorable, albeit unusual, experience. Though it sounds like

Democratic leadership in the US should call on federal workers to take staggered sick days to send a message to Trump.
Hakeem Jeffries and the Congressional Democrats should call on federal workers to take staggered sick days as a strategic way to send a powerful message without violating anti-strike laws. Federal