China and global economi growth
Opinion September 4, 2015 | 10:32 am
Shouldone believe the message of the financial markets that the global economy is onthe edge of another downturn?
The uncertaintythat emerged in the last weeks of August began with reports of[...]
Anglophone Caribbean,Dominican Rep.: Mutual incomprehension
Opinion August 28, 2015 | 8:08 am
Mutual incomprehension perhaps best sums up the way inwhich the Anglophone Caribbean and the Dominican Republic presently regard oneanother.
Although in recent months the focus has been on th[...]
Will Cuba’s gain cause the region pain
Opinion August 21, 2015 | 11:39 am
One of the Caribbean tourism industry’s greatestconcerns may be about to materialise: US citizens being allowed to travel toCuba on an individual basis.
At present it is only possible for m[...]
Getting your home ready to sell
Opinion August 17, 2015 | 12:09 pm
As the economyimproves, today's sellers are facing a very different environment than theywere before the housing market stumbled in 2006.
Today's housingmarket features new procedures and sta[...]
New threats to Caribbean cyber security
Opinion August 14, 2015 | 10:24 am
Cyber-security incidents continue to rise. Accordingto PwC’s Global State ofInformation Security Survey 2015, attacksrose internationally by 48 per cent in 2014 resulting in huge remedial andrepu[...]
Too big to fail – Baha Mar
Opinion August 7, 2015 | 10:38 am
Hardly aday passes without a new twist in the increasingly tense and acrimonious legal battleover the unfinished US$3.5 billion Baha Mar resort on New Providence in the Bahamas.
Not onlydo th[...]
Over 50? Supersize your retirement savings
Opinion August 3, 2015 | 4:08 pm
If you're over age 50 and not sure whether you're going to be able to retire, it's time to focus, get advice and build a realistic plan.
You're not alone. The U.S. Government Accountability O[...]
Change, Cuba and the internet – part 2
Opinion August 1, 2015 | 8:50 am
When itcomes to Cuba what is often missed is that its government’s primary focus isnot on the process of normalising its relationship with the US, but on the farmore fundamental domestic reforms [...]
Advantages of investing in the Dominican Capital Market
Opinion July 29, 2015 | 11:13 am
It is well known that the Dominican Republic is famous for its breathtaking scenery, wide variety of natural resources and as an international tourist attraction. On the other hand, it is important[...]
Change Cuba and the Internet (part 1)
Opinion July 24, 2015 | 9:50 am
In the last seven months much has been written about Cuba and the reopening of full diplomatic relations with the US. For the most part media interest has outpaced reality, demonstrating little und[...]
Make sure your freshman gets a Money-Smart college sta
Opinion July 20, 2015 | 5:19 pm
Does your college-bound freshman know how to handle money at school?
Campus life can test even the most disciplined young adults on money matters. In the final weeks before you help your stud[...]
Climate change andthe Caribbean voice
Opinion July 17, 2015 | 10:02 am
Climate change is an issue on which the Caribbean hasevery reason to have its voice heard and be taken very seriously.
Not only does its position on changing sea levels genuinelyreflect the [...]
The Future of banking
Opinion July 14, 2015 | 2:51 pm
Breakthrough technology will undoubtedly reshape thefuture of banking across the globe. Banks will change the way they do businessin order to minimize costs and enhance customer experience. Here ar[...]
Dominican capital’s street names reveal historic treason
Opinion July 14, 2015 | 12:19 pm
Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Tiradentes, John F. Kennedy, Charles de Gaulle, George Washington are certainly prominent figures in world history, worthy of respect and admiration.
But e[...]
Making Summer more energy efficient
Opinion July 13, 2015 | 10:39 am
It's expected to be a hotter summer this year, but don't confine your money-saving efforts to the thermostat.
The warm months can be the best time to focus on cutting year-round energy costs [...]
Recognising that tourism matters
Opinion July 10, 2015 | 10:20 am
When Caricom Heads of Government met in Barbados at the start of the month, their proceeding were dominated by a discussion of Venezuela’s unjustified claim to much of Guyana’s coastline and mo[...]
Building a back-to-school budget
Opinion July 6, 2015 | 4:10 pm
In 2014, Forbes reported that Accenture estimated (http://newsroom.accenture.com/images/20020/Graphic.pdf) that nearly half of respondents reported they would spend $500 or more on back-to-school e[...]
When tourism is the target
Opinion July 3, 2015 | 9:18 am
A little over a week ago at least 38 holidaymakers died on a beach in Tunisia, and many more were injured in an appalling terrorist attack aimed at killing visitors and damaging terminally that cou[...]
The Economy in this Caribbean island is booming
Opinion July 2, 2015 | 10:03 am
Dominican Republic's economy has the biggest growth potential in Latin America and the Caribbean. GDP growth in the first quarter of 2015 was 6.5%, much better than the 5% forecast (2015) and ranke[...]
Is Caribbean integration no longer practical?
Opinion May 29, 2015 | 9:06 am
Earlier this year, Owen Arthur, the former Prime Minister of Barbados, described the malaise that now affects much of the Anglophone Caribbean.
Delivering the 15th Archibald Nedd Memorial Le[...]
