St. JOHN’S, Antigua – The invasion by the Russian Federation of the sovereign state of Ukraine has been roundly condemned by most countries of the world.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Get ready for robotic dogs at the US southern borders.

Following-up on my story a few weeks ago on the metaverse, this week I want to focus on the coolest tech seen at CES 2022. Once again, Woodie Lesesne and her Infocus team were on the ground and gave us great visuals of the newest tech. You can read and watch their incredible experiences below.

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Chicken is the world’s favorite meat after pork. Since the 1940s, it has become the favored meat in the United States. It is also a favorite in the Caribbean, especially in more recent years, with the increasing price of other meats, such as pork, beef, lamb, goat and fish, and with the popularity of fast convenience foods and the expansion of the tourist industry.

What can be more stressful than emotional crosses? This can be almost anything, a bad childhood, an abusive relationship, a horrible time at school, or even a series of bad romantic experiences. All of these events can adversely affect someone, and what they do as a result can impact negatively on their lives and on the lives of others.

There has been a plethora of comments in the media following the outcome of the Barbados general election, including last week’s column which evoked a few interesting responses from readers.

February 7, 2022— The day after President Joe Biden met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams to unveil a new plan to reduce gun violence, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott participated in a panel discussion with national experts on gun and community violence that highlighted solutions that address violence as a public health issue.

When planning for our children’s development it is difficult to find words that embrace our feelings more effectively than those of the worldwide hit “Greatest love of all”. “I believe the children are our future, Teach them well and let them lead the way, Show them all the beauty they possess inside, Give them a sense of pride to make it easier, Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Until 2019, Eastern Caribbean states successfully kept tourism at the heart of their economic models.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” - Proverbs 27:17

KINGSTON, Jamaica – “Health, Education and Trade are essential to development”; I came across this recently as an essay topic. It is a factual statement especially for the small, middle-income developing countries in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Every young person deserves an advocate; someone to listen, guide the way, and provide support; particularly given the last two years of social distancing and limited social interaction with classmates and friends. Many students have expressed feeling worried, overwhelmed and even fearful. Mentorship can greatly impact a student’s mental health and well-being by helping them overcome these feelings; and by improving their self-esteem, school performance and social skills.