Join Jadric Cummings (The Lawyer) & Dr. Dalano DaSouza (The Policy Analyst) as they discuss Caribbean issues & current events over a cold beverage.
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S6 Ep. 5- Paying Through the Nose: Health Insurance in the Caribbean
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On our grand return, we talk the cost of healthcare & the health insurance market in the Caribbean.
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S6 Ep. 4- Social InSecurity? National Insurance Sustainability in the Caribbean
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We discuss the structure, financial sustainability, and reform of national insurance systems across the Caribbean as concerns rise about depletion of reserve funds in the coming years.
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S6 Ep. 3- For Our Eyes Only: Freedom of Information Legislation in the Caribbean
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We review current Freedom of Information legislation in the Caribbean & discuss the need for widespread adoption in the region.
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S6 Ep. 2- Up & Up! Prices, Inflation & the Caribbean
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We breakdown everything about inflation & what it means for the Caribbean with economist, Keenan Falconer.
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S6 Ep. 1- Ruption in the Federation: Team Dis-Unity & the St. Kitts Nevis Snap Election
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We discuss the fall of St. Kitts and Nevis' Coalition Government and the upcoming snap election with Jabari Trotman and Rahym Augustin-Joseph.
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S5 Ep. 10- Jolly Old St. Capitalist? The Economics of Christmas
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We talk Christmas capitalism, value-added tax (VAT) holidays, double salaries, consumer debt & more with economist, Dr. Simon Naitram.
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S5 Ep. 9- Chopping Block: CIBC FCIB's Divestment from the Caribbean
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We discuss the details & implications of CIBC FCIB's recently announced deal to sell operations in 4 Eastern Caribbean countries & Aruba.
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S5 Ep. 8- Vise Grip: Facebook's Dominance of Caribbean Communication
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We discuss Facebook's recent outage & its dominance of communication, e-commerce, advertising & entertainment in the Caribbean with Software engineer, Janique-ka John.
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S5 Ep. 7- Addressing the Implementation Deficit: The CARICOM Report on the Economy
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Professor Avinash Persuad joins us to talk the recent CARICOM Report on the Economy, the region's implementation deficit, the proposed global minimum corporate tax and more.
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S5 Ep. 6- Leggo Tobago? Examining the Proposed Self-Government Bill
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We discuss the Tobago Self-Government Bill currently under consideration in Trinidad & Tobago with guest, Carissa Rodulfo.
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S5 Ep. 5- Barbados' Move to Republic: Change in Name Only?
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We discuss Barbados' planned transition to a republic with academic and lawyer, Dr. Ronnie Yearwood.
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S5 Ep. 4- Project Restart: Tourism Resumption in the Caribbean
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Kristy Morris of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation joins us to discuss the reopening the region’s tourism sector.
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S5 Ep. 3- Manifestos & Malarkey: St. Lucia
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We compare the SLP & UWP 2021 political manifestos with guests, Rhyesa Joseph & Rahym Augustin-Joseph ahead of the July 26th general election.
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S5 Ep. 2- Informal Hustle: Advancing the Caribbean Gig Economy
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We're joined by CheckWI founder, Daniel Fadelle to discuss whether the future of work in the Caribbean is trending towards the gig economy.
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S5 Ep. 1- No Jab, No Job? Exploring Vaccine Labour Policy
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We return from hiatus to discuss the legalities of possible mandatory workplace vaccination policies on the Season 5 opener.
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S4 Ep. 10- To Jab or Not to Jab? Covid-19 Vaccination in the Caribbean
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Dr. Kara Cutting joins us to talk Covid-19 vaccines & her own experience with taking the jab.
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S4 Ep. 9- Bun, Horn & Knuckles: Insights on Infidelity from 512 Individuals
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Dr. Mahalia Jackman joins us to discuss her highly cited research which surveys 512 individuals about their intentions to cheat.
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S4 Ep. 8- Strip Clubs & Dollar Bills: The Legalities & Economics
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We discuss the laws governing the operation of strips clubs in select Caribbean countries, as well as economic & other arguments for & against their existence.
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S4 Ep. 7- The La Soufriere Volcano: Living with a Sleeping Giant
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Social and historical volcanologist, Dr. Jazmin Scarlett joins us to discuss the history and social impact of the La Soufriere volcano which recently began an effusive eruption in St. Vincent & the Grenadines.
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S4 Ep. 6- Political Term Limits in the Caribbean: Overstaying or Progressing?
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Cynthia Barrow-Giles, noted political scientist & author joins us to discuss the pros & cons of term limits for Caribbean politicians.
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S4 Ep. 5- WTO in Crisis? Implications for the Caribbean
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With the functioning of the WTO frustrated by political and other challenges, we are joined by trade expert, Alicia Nicholls to unpack what this means for the Caribbean.
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S4 Ep. 4- Manifestos & Malarkey: Examining the 2020 Policy Proposals for SVG
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We summarise and give our thoughts on the manifestos of the 2 main political parties in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ahead of the upcoming election.
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S4 Ep. 3- Correspondent Banking & Derisking: A Caribbean Crisis?
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Dalton Lee, Chairperson of the Caribbean Association of Banks joins us to discuss how the practice of derisking is affecting Caribbean economies.
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S4 Ep. 2- Revenge Porn & Cybercrime Laws in the Caribbean
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We are joined by lawyer & legislative drafter, Jeniece St. Romain to discuss the Caribbean's legal response to the rise of revenge porn in the region.
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S4 Ep. 1- Voting in a Pandemic: The Caribbean Elections Experiment
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The Season 4 opener discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Caribbean elections held in 2020 with political analyst, Peter Wickham and leading academic Dr. Kristina Hinds.
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S3 Ep. 10- No Bacchanal: Carnival Cancellations & the Orange Economy
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With most regional carnivals now cancelled, we discuss what it means for the creative economy with Mas Band Leader, Karen Veira & Soca artiste Hance John.
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S3 Ep. 9- Inside the UN Security Council: SVG Begins Two-Year Term (Pt. 2)
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On Pt. 2, we get into the day to day at the UN Security Council including issues and votes that have come before the body since S.V.G took up membership. Links www.twitter.com/IntoAbarPodcast www.instagram.com/intoabarpodcast www.facebook.com/intoabarpodcast St. Vincent UNSC www.svg-un.org Listen on all platforms here: https://anchor.fm/lawyer-and-…
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S3 Ep. 8- Inside the UN Security Council: SVG Begins Two-Year Term (Pt. 1)
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On Pt. 1, we are joined by Jimesha Prince & Dominic Brisbane to discuss St. Vincent & the Grenadines' historic ascension to membership of the UN Security Council as well as the role & structure of the Organisation.
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S3 Ep. 7- Intimate Partner Violence, Love & the Law
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We discuss intimate partner violence, its impact & the laws meant to protect victims with psychologist Kimberley Cambridge.
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S3 Ep. 6- COVID-19 & the Future of Education
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We discuss how education has been disrupted by COVID-19 & ways in which future learning will be shaped by the pandemic with guests Tevin Shepherd & Kimeisha Bailey.
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S3 Ep. 5- (In)Decision Guyana - Examining the Stalled 2020 Election
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Caribbean political analyst and pollster, Peter Wickham joins us to discuss the ongoing election saga in Guyana which is now into its 4th week.
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S3 Ep. 4- Quarantine, Economic Loss & COVID-19
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We discuss the new strain of coronavirus, the powers of governments to quarantine and the economic impact of the virus on the Caribbean.
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S3 Ep. 3- The Lesser of 2 Evils? - Challenging the Two-Party Political System in the Caribbean
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We're joined by Nikoli Edwards to discuss how new political parties can challenge the two-party political system around the Caribbean.
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S3 Ep. 2- One from Ten - A Look at CARICOM Foreign Policy Coordination
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We are joined by Rhyesa Joseph to discuss the successes and failures of CARICOM in the coordination of foreign policy over its history.
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S3 Ep. 1- 1.5 To Stay Alive: Climate Change & the Caribbean
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We are joined on the Season 3 kick-off by Eleanor Terrelonge to discuss climate change and what it means for the Caribbean.
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S2 Ep. 8- Tracking Severe Weather in the Caribbean
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Meteorologist Alex Young joins us to discuss storm formation, growth and tracking, Hurricane Dorian, mandatory evacuations, droughts and more.
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We are joined by Cherise Trotman to discuss the origin and history of CARIFESTA, as well as this year's instalment which just concluded in Trinidad and Tobago.
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S2 Ep. 6- Legal Challenges to Anti-Gay Laws in the Caribbean
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On Ep. 6, we discuss anti-gay laws in different Caribbean islands, their impact and recent legal challenges mounted to declare them unconstitutional.
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S2 Ep. 5- GT Time? Guyana Poised for Oil Take-off
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On Ep. 5, we discuss Guyana's recent oil discovery and the prospects for the country's development and transformation.
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S2 Ep. 4- Sex Toy Imports & Customs Laws in the Caribbean
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On Ep. 4, we discuss the customs laws across the Caribbean which prohibit the importation of adult/sex toys to some countries in the region.
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S2 Ep. 3- The Venezuela-Trinidad & Tobago Migrant Crisis
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We are joined by Trinidadian trade & development specialist, Aurelia Bruce to discuss the ongoing Venezuela migrant crisis and the response of Trinidad and Tobago.
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S2 Ep. 2- UWI to Open 4th Landed Campus in Antigua
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On Ep. 2, we are joined by Antiguan Senator, Aziza Lake to discuss the recently announced 4th landed UWI campus in Five Islands Antigua. What does this mean for the region? Take a listen!
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S2 Ep. 1- The Cost of Intra-regional Caribbean Air Travel
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On the Season Two premiere, we discuss the cost of intra-regional Caribbean air travel and how lower airfares would be beneficial to the region.
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Ep. 8- Debit and Credit Card Usage in the Caribbean
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Is cash still king? Should businesses charge customers a fee for using debit/ credit cards? We address these and more on this week's episode.
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Ep. 7- The End of YouTube? A look at the EU Directive on Copyright
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Is it the end of YouTube as we know it? Maybe ...On this episode we discuss the EU directive on copyright in the single market and the effects of articles 11 and 13 in the Caribbean
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Ep. 6- No Confidence Motions in Caribbean Politics
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On this episode we discuss motions of no confidence against governments and political leaders around the world. Of course, we zero in on some instances in the Caribbean including the recent controversial motion which passed in Guyana
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Ep. 5- Public Bus Transportation and Reform in the Caribbean
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On this episode we discuss the public bus system in the Caribbean and the pros and cons of implementing reform.
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Ep. 4- Scotiabank Divestment from the Caribbean
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On episode 4 we discuss Scotiabank's sale to Republic Financial Holdings in 9 Caribbean territories
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Ep. 3- Medical Marijuana in the Caribbean
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On this episode, we discuss medical marijuana and how the Caribbean is taking steps to permit the use of cannabis and cannabis products and change the way we view marijuana usage.
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Ep. 2- Citizenship by Investment/ CCJ Guyana Cross-dressing Ruling
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On episode 2, we discuss citizenship by investment programs and their sustainability and benefits to the region, as well as the recent CCJ ruling in Guyana which struck down laws on cross-dressing.
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