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No Greater Time To Invest in a Better Future

by Golda Lee Bruce | Leave a Comment

For many Trinidadians the present quarantine measures stir up memories of another time when we all had to stay at home. In 1990 the Jamaat al Muslimeen, a local Muslim group, attempted to overthrow the government of Trinidad and Tobago. Insurgents held the cabinet hostage at the parliament building. While other members of the Jamaat seized control of the national broadcaster … [Read more...] about No Greater Time To Invest in a Better Future

HOME NOT SO SWEET IN TIMES OF COVID19

by Laurence Telson | Leave a Comment

THE SITUATION Most countries worldwide have adopted public health measures to minimize the risk of contagion and spread of COVID-19.  For the Caribbean, many of these measures include “stay at home” orders and the closure of entertainment and relaxation venues such as bars and beaches. And while these measures are needed to stop the spread of COVID-19, the quarantines can … [Read more...] about HOME NOT SO SWEET IN TIMES OF COVID19

Capturing the Diaspora Experience and Imagination with Art

by Terry-Ann Coley-Graham | Leave a Comment

“Time is a promise and memories are a promise,” are wise words from Haitian American artist Charles Jean-Pierre as he reflects on the meaning behind his latest art exhibit in Washington D.C. Future Memories: Exploring the Diasporic Imagination II, the title of the exhibit running February 12 to March 27, 2020 at the IDB’s Staff Association Art Gallery, was inspired by … [Read more...] about Capturing the Diaspora Experience and Imagination with Art

Making Mathematics Fun: Learning for the 21st Century

by Cynthia Hobbs | Leave a Comment

Why math? Algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry. These words have the power to evoke fear in the hearts of some. But educators, mathematicians and scientists agree that a solid foundation in mathematics is necessary for complex problem solving and logical thinking, skills needed to work in the 21st century. So how do we teach math, demystify it and replace fear with fun? … [Read more...] about Making Mathematics Fun: Learning for the 21st Century

The IDB Group welcomes Caribbean Storyteller Golda Lee Bruce and a new strategy for communicating with the people of the Caribbean

by Musheer Kamau | 1 Comment

Central to our strategy of improving lives in the Caribbean is changing the way we share our messages with and listen to the citizens of the region. This is where storytelling matters. To help us do it right, we have recruited one of the most gifted storytellers from the Caribbean region, Golda Lee Bruce. Golda becomes the first Development Storyteller at the Inter-American … [Read more...] about The IDB Group welcomes Caribbean Storyteller Golda Lee Bruce and a new strategy for communicating with the people of the Caribbean