16 October 2009
Reflections on the Constitution (Part 4)

Reflections on the Constitution (Part 4)


The proposed constitution appears to me to be an excellent document for discussion in a classroom, about political culture and the...
09 October 2009
Reflections on the Proposed Constitution – Pt 3

Reflections on the Proposed Constitution – Pt 3


While I recognise the richness of some of the discussions that have taken place on the final draft of the proposed constitution and on some of the iss...
25 September 2009
Reflections on the Proposed Constitution (part 2)

Reflections on the Proposed Constitution (part 2)


I have followed the politics of this country for virtually all of my life. In fact, one of my earliest recollections is of the wil...
18 September 2009
Reflections on the Proposed Constitution

Reflections on the Proposed Constitution


I am proposing here to create a context within which to examine the proposed constitution for certainly it does not exist in abstr...
04 September 2009
Jonathan Peters- A stroke of genius?

Jonathan Peters- A stroke of genius?


I guess you should know by now that I am thoroughly intrigued by Jonathan Peters. As a student of history and literature I like to...
28 August 2009
That New World of Education

That New World of Education


It is that time of year again when education takes front page on the peoples’ agenda. In fact this is where the real revoluti...
21 August 2009
Sir Rupert’s Pioneers in Nation-Building – A reprint

Sir Rupert’s Pioneers in Nation-Building – A reprint


It is extremely good news that Pioneers in Nation -Building in a Caribbean Mini-State is once more on our bookshelves, and is av...
14 August 2009
The sign of the times – Funerals today

The sign of the times – Funerals today


In recent years, the atmosphere surrounding funerals has changed significantly. A funeral is no longer a solemn occasion. The cong...
07 August 2009
Emancipation: Continuing the conversation

Emancipation: Continuing the conversation


On Friday evening last I had the honour to address the Emancipation Activity put on by the Antigua 200th Committee at Betty’s...
31 July 2009
Reminiscing with Caribbean Pete

Reminiscing with Caribbean Pete


Olson ‘Caribbean Pete’s last two pieces on his contribution to the Calypso art form caught my attention, particularly th...