Tag: Diaspora

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The Grenadian diaspora: – ravaged by the coronavirus and what that means for Grenada’s economy

April 17, 2020

We are facing a global pandemic of epic and unprecedented proportions. The Grenadian diaspora is one of the many groups hurting but here’s why every Grenadian should be worried. According to world bank statistics, from 1896-2017, the Grenadian diaspora contributed an average of 25.04 million US dollars (~XCD 67 million) to Grenada’s economy with 48… Read More The Grenadian diaspora: – ravaged by the coronavirus and what that means for Grenada’s economy

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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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RIP Fighter!

October 3, 2012

 Go on angels wings. Sleep, knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of many. Charles Roach – Lawyer.Activist.Advocate.Poet.Artist.Musican ~ Afro-Canadian Giant.   1934-October 2, 2012 Reflections: There is much that we as youth can learn from the life of this exemplary Afro-Canadian, this man was uncompromising in his beliefs.

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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