Do you know that the smallest U.S. state has a similar land area to all of the OECS countries combined? The six independent countries in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Now, try to imagine that these small islands being hit by a hurricane … [Read more...] about Surviving the Storm
What makes Neighbourhoods Safer in the Caribbean?
4 ways the Caribbean can improve security in neighbourhoods Crime is not random and it is not everywhere. Certain places, because of particular neighbourhood characteristics, may increase risk or may minimize the impacts of violent crime. Our recent study on crime in the Caribbean, Restoring Paradise in the Caribbean: Combating Violence with Numbers (executive … [Read more...] about What makes Neighbourhoods Safer in the Caribbean?
Can three global industries make up a world-class workforce?
By Fernando Pavón The automated verification of qualifications and skills is here! Can three global industries—Maritime, IT/Telecom, and Medical Services— make up a world-class workforce? Can technology be used to carry out this endeavor? The Bahamas is embarking upon this ambitious project, connecting Bahamian talent through the national apprenticeship program, … [Read more...] about Can three global industries make up a world-class workforce?
How can we empower rural women in Suriname?
On a mission to empower rural women in Suriname By Mirjam Gommers On September 12, 2015, Anna Nantawi (52) and Ketoera Aparaka (45) left their village in the southern interior of Suriname to attend a six-month training program in India provided by the NGO Barefoot College to become solar engineers. The women speak no English or Hindi, and one had never left her village … [Read more...] about How can we empower rural women in Suriname?
How much is adolescent violence impacted by early exposure?
For young adolescents, violence now means violence later. What can we do about it? In matters of crime and violence, age matters. Our recent study on Crime in the Caribbean found that youth are both more frequently victims and perpetrators - including homicides, assaults and threats, gang and school violence, and bullying. The study, Restoring Paradise in the … [Read more...] about How much is adolescent violence impacted by early exposure?