by Heather Sutton, Inder Ruprah and Ricardo Sierra Most Caribbean governments now acknowledge that prevention should be used in conjunction with “tougher” crime suppression and deterrence measures. So why does prevention get so little attention and even fewer resources? There is a common misconception that crime requires urgent solutions and prevention can take too long and … [Read more...] about What Does Parenting Have to do with Crime and Violence in the Caribbean?*
From Wine Resorts to Medical Tourism: Exploring Niche Tourism Opportunities in the Caribbean at the Caribbean Investment Summit
The attraction to the Caribbean for most are the beautiful scenery, endless sunshine and resplendent white beaches. Visitors cannot seem to get enough of this tourism mecca. Last year saw the second year in a row that the Caribbean excelled ahead of the rest of the world in tourism arrivals, and the sixth consecutive year of growth for the Caribbean. Globally, tourism arrivals … [Read more...] about From Wine Resorts to Medical Tourism: Exploring Niche Tourism Opportunities in the Caribbean at the Caribbean Investment Summit
Moments Can Last Forever
by Steven Hofwijks & Nathalie Hofwijks-Powel On June 14th, 2015 the foundation “Stichting Parels in Zijn Hand” or SPiZH (English translation, Pearls in His hand), organized a father’s day celebration in Ashiana, a home for the aged, in Paramaribo, Suriname. The goal of organizing this day was to especially give the neglected men/fathers (men that do not get regular … [Read more...] about Moments Can Last Forever
Can Private Sector Innovation Provide an Adequate Solution to Haiti’s Poor?
dlo Haiti delivering water to a small shop (Ovive is dlo’s brand) Port Au Prince, Haiti, March 7-10, 2016 - Haiti is the poorest country in the continent, and an unresolved development riddle. Thanks to humanitarian aid and debt forgiveness the country has grown at an average rate of 3.8%[1] since the devastating 2010 earthquake. However, poverty continues to afflict over 58% … [Read more...] about Can Private Sector Innovation Provide an Adequate Solution to Haiti’s Poor?
Learning about Jamaica’s Forests by Hiking the Blue Mountains
Panoramic view of the Blue & John Crow Mountains, Jamaica. Xaymaca is the Taino name for Jamaica which translates into “land of wood and water” but how much wood and how much water does Jamaica have today? … [Read more...] about Learning about Jamaica’s Forests by Hiking the Blue Mountains