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Diaspora Marketing- Unleashing the Power of the Diaspora for Building Caribbean Economies and Businesses

September 11, 2019

In a recent conversation with some friends from the Caribbean, the topic of brain drain arose (yes we are those kind of friends!). We were all university graduates who had migrated from the Caribbean, now living in Canada, with strong connections to our respective islands and a desire to make a difference in those islands.… Read More Diaspora Marketing- Unleashing the Power of the Diaspora for Building Caribbean Economies and Businesses

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5 Development Lessons for Caribbean economies from Mott Green, the Chocolatier

June 20, 2013

 Mott Green, born David Freidman was an activist, innovator, environmentalist – drawn to Grenada by the delicious taste of ‘Cocoa Tea’ a local favorite, rapidly became one of the island’s leading brand ambassadors until his tragic passing on June 1. Mr. Green founded the Grenada Chocolate Company in 1999 and in the fourteen years since,… Read More 5 Development Lessons for Caribbean economies from Mott Green, the Chocolatier

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Portrait of an ancestral voice in a contemporary world – Afua Cooper

September 26, 2012

Even before she opened her mouth to speak, her authority was unmistakable. You could almost tell from the tilt of her head, jaw firm; the bold printed saffron colored scarf resting easy on her shoulders, settled, grounded in her chair, forearms resting loosely on the arms and feet planted squarely on the ground. But what… Read More Portrait of an ancestral voice in a contemporary world – Afua Cooper