Month: December 2024

Studies recently done by Matt Schroeder, senior researcher at the Small Arms Survey at the Graduate Institute of International Development Studies, revealed a notable increase in seizures of firearms shipments to the Caribbean and Latin America during the period 2016-2023. The findings were disclosed in the research titled “Trends in Trafficking:  Comparing US-based Firearms Trafficking to the Caribbean and Latin America.” The newly acquired data came through the US Customs […]

Zion Marley is carving out his place in the music world. With a deep respect for his family's roots and a passion for sharing meaningful messages, Zion is preparing to release his debut album, "From Zion," in 2025. The album title pays homage to both his heritage and his spiritual journey of self-discovery. “From Zion is kind of like a response to my mother’s song, ‘To Zion,’ but it’s also […]

“If We Are Brave: Essays from Black Americana” by Theodore R. Johnson c.2024, Amistad                                                $30.00                                         208 pages   What do you think? You may remember the first time a respected adult asked you in earnest for your opinion, and you felt like you had arrived. Ten feet tall, you were. Suddenly a grown-up with viewpoints and thoughts that mattered. What do you think about sports, fashion, food, school, […]

Bahamas Bahamas announced it would refinance US$300 million of its external debt, freeing up more than US$120 million for marine conservation projects and climate change mitigation. It is the fifth such debt-for-nature swap in the world, with the Bahamian government signing the deal with The Nature Conservancy, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other financial partners. Shenique Albury Smith, deputy director for The Nature Conservancy, said that the project is supporting […]