I sat frozen, shell-shocked at the news she had just given me. She was only in her twenties and had her whole life ahead of her. Her words replayed in my mind like a scratched record. She was HIV positive. Admittedly, I was not sure how to react. My own selfish needs made it difficult to immediately see that she needed my support. My mind raced with so many thoughts! How could … [Read more...] about HIV Positives in the Caribbean
Energy Efficiency Promotes Sustainable Development in the Caribbean
October 15th marks the launch of the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) in the Americas, an event that is being hosted in Santiago, Chile by President Michelle Bachelet in conjunction with the United Nations and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The event and subsequent conference will highlight the fact that sustainable energy is sustainable … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency Promotes Sustainable Development in the Caribbean
Unemployment and Growth: Does Okun’s Law Apply to Trinidad and Tobago?
by CCB Caribbean Economics Team CCB’s Caribbean Economics Team is pleased to send the tenth Issue of the Caribbean Region Quarterly Bulletin. Are output changes and the unemployment rate related in Trinidad and Tobago? According to the economic theory known as Okun's Law, the two variables should be negatively correlated, and for the United States this relation holds … [Read more...] about Unemployment and Growth: Does Okun’s Law Apply to Trinidad and Tobago?
Good bye to summer of 2014!
Good bye to summer of 2014! It is now Autumn/Fall or Spring depending on how far north or south of the equator you find yourself and you may be pondering what the next winter or summer will bring. Those of us closest to the centermost line of latitude will be peeking over the horizon with bated breath anticipating the arrival of a late season tropical system. Some … [Read more...] about Good bye to summer of 2014!
Discover The New “Pure Grenada” Brand
Welcome to the Spice of the Caribbean; a place where untouched beauty meet Grenada's warm people content with a simple way of life. Grenada offers a lifestyle so pure and authentic that you feel instantly renewed. The enchanting island boasts silky stretches of white sand beaches, sunken treasures adorned by corals and unspoilt landscapes undiscovered by crowds. … [Read more...] about Discover The New “Pure Grenada” Brand