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Capital flight: What happens when governments nationalise bank accounts

Capital flight

In recent years, the spectre of capital flight has haunted countries grappling with economic instability, as governments, in desperate bids to solidify control and stabilise their economies, have taken drastic measures by nationalising bank accounts. Such interventions, far from being a panacea, have often precipitated dire consequences for the national …

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State-sponsored health checkups: A prescription for early detection and equity?

State-sponsored health checkups

The idea of state-sponsored health checkups for all citizens is a complex one with compelling arguments on both sides. Here are some of the key points to consider: Potential benefits: Early detection and prevention of disease The power of early intervention: Early detection and intervention are transformative tools in the …

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Blighted boom: Substandard projects scar Belt and Road Initiative across nations

Belt and Road Initiative

The gleaming Diego Martin Vehicular Overpass in Trinidad and Tobago stood in stark contrast to the shadows cast by substandard Chinese construction projects creeping across Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries. These infamous “Tofu-Dreg” projects, as they’re dubbed in China, reached a new level of alarming on December 24, 2023, …

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Beyond bizarre rituals: Demystifying the myths of corporate magic and the occult

Magic and the occult

Whispers of magic and the occult have swirled around corporations for years, but rarely do they materialise into a public spectacle like the recent Massy Group drama in Trinidad and Tobago. Accusations of “bizarre rituals” and “highly dubious activities” involving foreign exchange spent on executive leadership training in Florida have …

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