Feature Articles

Laventille, Trinidad: A cradle of culture and resilience

Laventille: More than just a neighbourhood.

Laventille stands as the definitive cultural epicenter of Trinidad and Tobago, serving as the historical birthplace of the steelpan and a bastion of African heritage. This comprehensive analysis explores the evolution of the hillside community from its 18th-century colonial origins to its status as a modern crucible of musical innovation. …

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Useless taxes: A closer look at ineffective revenue streams

How useless taxes burden citizens.

Governments at every level need funding to provide essential services to their citizens, such as infrastructure maintenance, public safety, healthcare, and education. These services are primarily funded through taxes. However, not all taxes are effective or equitable. While some taxes are well-designed and achieve their intended goals, others seem like …

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Governments turning on social media: A global trend of mistrust

Government mistrust of social media and the battle for the digital battlefield.

In an era once marked by the promise of connectivity and democratisation through social media, an alarming trend has emerged: governments around the world, from authoritarian regimes to democratic states, are increasingly turning against these platforms. Get 70% off NordVPN + 3 extra months Stay in your cybersecurity comfort zone. …

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