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Capitalism and individualism, with the stress on the market economy, will not be able to deal with the new world of climate change, environmental degradation, and rising power polarities that …
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The core culture that defines the United States is not its military, technological and economic power. Race and segregation are the defining factors in the US’s 250 years of history …
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With the onset of the worst pandemic in modern times in terms of global reach, the time has arrived for a new economics: a new model of economy driven by …
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This writer, to the consternation of his army of critics, never believed Brexit was a good idea. He understood that in a world where regions were integrating and where the …
The evidence from Asia suggests that voters want their governments to suppress the Covid-19 pandemic over and above fixing broken economies. And the latest indicators are that the west is …
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Thirty years from today, a new world powered by robotics, artificial intelligence and quantum physics will be upon us. In that future, if a person incidentally ventures into a virtual …
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Just under a year ago, the biggest news story was trade wars, especially the United States versus China. Trade tensions between the superpowers threatened the global economy. Before the advent …
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The road to Virgin Islands independence is a game of chess, not dominoes. Now, one reason it appears any talk of independence swiftly dissipates into farce is the very nature …
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Capitalism has always sat on the shoulder of the poor and underprivileged. That is nothing new. Do not be deceived by the idea of pure capitalism. It does not exist. …
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There is light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel, with an approved vaccine expected shortly and new super-swift testing and tracing capabilities. However, businesses remain desperate and fearful, and …
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Capitalism has always sat on the shoulder of the poor and underprivileged. That is nothing new. Do not be deceived by the idea of pure capitalism. It does not exist. …
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In a world that was already awash with debt before the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears debt remains the one tool for keeping the global economy alive until the pandemic ends. …
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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the international business environment permanently. The pandemic means that organisations around the globe must be able to react, adapt and set up crisis management mechanisms …
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The training of Virgin Islands youth for the critical hands-on and vocational skills required by the economy is a necessity. There has been a lot in the news recently on …
Prospects for international cooperation have dwindled dramatically since 2016 thanks in large part to United States President Donald Trump’s animosity towards multilateralism. US shirking of international responsibilities has been enacted …
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Throughout the second half of the year, the United States economy is expected to operate alongside a number of stress factors: the surging pandemic, racial tensions, and political factionalism. The …
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The current turmoil in the west over race is simply a continuation of a history narrative that started with the exploration of Africa by European rulers in the 1400s, leading …
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The road to Virgin Islands independence is a long and winding road that starts with public discussion and debate leading to a referendum where two thirds of a territory’s citizens …
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Covid-19 — not any type of stimulus — will determine the length of recession, the trajectory of recession, and the type of economic recovery the world experiences. Stimulus in the …
In a world ruled by superpowers, small countries and territories controlled by the agendas of powerful states like these majestic Virgin Islands must aim for greater power for their people …
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It is time for the Caribbean and various other regions of the world to ditch the superpowers as leading lights of global security and prosperity. The Covid-19 pandemic, trade wars, …
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Racism and ethnic prejudice are best battled when humanity recognises that both are inherent in the flawed human personality Just after Barack Obama was elected the first coloured president of …
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Public reaction to the sudden and drastic change from the new coronavirus pandemic is worthy of assessment. The pandemic has had a major impact on public psychology in every country …
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Globalisation is over as we know it. The new world will be driven by insular governance, regional integration, and bilateral agreements. Pundits expect the coronavirus pandemic to be one of …
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Coronavirus will precipitate a long economic depression, so be prepared for a very different and much more difficult world. The coronavirus pandemic is a revolver held to the temple of …
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