Council on Caribbean and African Development

08/14/2015

To pinnacle his journey to The Bahamas, Chairman Sullivan sat down with Kristin Williams, the Executive Director of Friends of the Environment, for an in depth and intriguing interview on sustainability. Friends of the Environment is the sole non-profit organization in the Abaco Islands of The Bahamas that focuses on environmental protection, education, and development.

Join Sullivan as he gains insight from the ebullient Director Williams on the status of the environment, tourism, and foreign development in the Bahamas! Get a firsthand glimpse into how nature and civilization culminate into a trying marriage with bright promise!


https://ccadglobal.wordpress.com/2015/08/14/the-pitfalls-and-possibilities-of-tourism-and-foreign-development-an-interview-with-friends-of-the-environment/

On August 5th, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Kristin Williams, Executive Director of FRIENDS of the Environment. Friends is a Bahamian non-profit environmental organization devoted t...

08/12/2015

This gallery consists of several bright and stunning visuals of shantytowns in the island. But, if you look closely, they tell of a troubling actuality: that the Caribbean isn't all paradise. Peer into the relatively unknown, glance at a revelation that just might spell of the true nature of the greater Caribbean! Enjoy!

Ignored and Abandoned in Abaco: Photo Series

08/12/2015

Fresh off of his enthralling and enlightening week-long journey to The Bahamas, Chairman Sullivan is pleased to share some of his findings about what has been "lurking beneath the surface" of this island paradise. This past week he uncovered some of the haunting truths surrounding The Bahamas' growing humanitarian crisis and got a firsthand perspective on the troubled yet resilient local population in Great Abaco.

We implore you to check out some of Sullivan's discoveries through his striking gallery and critical analysis on this crisis. This gallery consists of several bright and stunning visuals of shantytowns in the island. But, if you look closely, they tell of a troubling actuality: that the Caribbean isn't all paradise. Peer into the relatively unknown, glance at a revelation that just might spell of the true nature of the greater Caribbean! Enjoy!

In the 1960s, Haitians began to migrate from Port-de-Paix to The Bahamas, seeking occupational opportunities and refuge from the ruthless authoritarian regime of Haiti’s then dictator-president, Fr...

08/06/2015

On August 6th, 1962, the Colony of Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom. Today, we examine how Jamaica's political stability and cultural vibrancy often mask the socioeconomic disparities within the nation.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-19158205

BLOOD AND FIRE - JAMAICA POLITICAL HISTORY (DOCUMENTARY) WEBSITE - http://www.worldmagazinejam.com/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/WorldMagazineJam?ref=...

08/03/2015

For countries in the British West Indies, today, August 3, 2015, is Emancipation Day! This holiday takes place on the first Monday of every August and marks the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which ended slavery in the British Empire the year after. On this day, many people all across the Caribbean celebrate the abolition of slavery with a number of festivities and others choose to commemorate and examine the progress of equality in this region.

To learn more about this day and its significance, we implore you to check out these discussions. As Marcus Garvey once said, "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots," so we must strive to make ourselves more noble than our former selves by simply taking a glance at history.

http://caribvic.com/emancipation-day-celebrations/
http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/headline-Commentary%3A-Emancipation-Day-and-Belize-22271.html

Recorded 1997 on CBC Television The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 ended slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834. Emancipation Day is widely observed in ...

07/31/2015

It is with absolute pleasure that we are sharing with you our latest special report on "Nollywood" by our very own Dajon Alexander! This captivating piece covers the emergence of the Nigerian film industry on the world stage and how Nollywood has created a platform for African storytellers to share their traditions, experiences, and artistry!

Read this report by clicking the link below and brace yourselves for quite a dish on the second most prolific filmmaking nation in the WORLD!

Written by Dajon A. Thomas We would love to share with you our latest special report on Nollywood! This captivating piece covers the emergence of the Nigerian film industry on the world stage and h...

07/31/2015

It is with great excitement that we are getting the latest, firsthand perspective on the Caribbean over the course of the next two weeks. During this time, our newsletters will be temporarily suspended as we collect research, conduct interviews, and compile visuals from the Bahamas! But, stay tuned for some new developments and reports of what's stirring in both Africa and the Caribbean!

07/24/2015

It is our absolute pleasure to introduce Volume Four of “All for Africa,” a weekly newsletter that imparts incisive and insightful briefs on the latest stories brewing within the continent! This newsletter, produced by your very own CCAD Executive Board, covers topics pertaining to the social, economic, and political issues that continue to thunder all over Africa. A knowledge and awareness of these stories will serve as the impetus for nurturing the discussion and finding the resolutions necessary to quell Africa’s inner storm.

Which African Head of State visited the White House? Can African dictators finally face justice? Can the UN be trusted in CAR? These stories and more in this week's newsletter!

Read our PDF below for stories covering several countries in African, including Nigeria, the Central African Republic, Liberia, Senegal, and Chad.

It is our absolute pleasure to introduce Volume Four of “All for Africa,” a weekly newsletter that imparts incisive and insightful briefs on the latest stories brewing within the continent! This ne...

07/17/2015

All for Africa has arrived!
Not to a mention, another special update on a dissolving democracy and content from our very first contributor, Christa Anderson, all the way from Spain!!!

As expected, the CCAD executives and staff have delivered. This week’s All for Africa is every bit of ripe with the fruit of insight on a select few of the latest news budding in Africa!

Whose blood has been shed in Algeria? Why are Somali children living a nightmare? Which nation has finally lost all hope in democracy? Is poaching done for in Mozambique?

Check out this week’s edition of All for Africa and get a taste of this riveting insight! Read our newsletter by clicking below!! Without question, third time’s the charm!!!

All for Africa has arrived! Not to a mention, another special update on a dissolving democracy and content from our very first contributor, Christa Anderson, all the way from Spain!!! As expected, ...

07/15/2015

"What We're Watching Wednesday"

Professor Lumumba delivers an enthralling and poignant keynote address about how to combat pervasive corruption in Africa. This speech is a must watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cbEuwqKKqE

The key note speech by Prof. PLO Lumumba at the 3rd Anti-Corruption Convention that took place on 2nd December 2013 at Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda