“In general, synergy (from Greek sunergia, meaning “cooperation,” and also sunergos, meaning “working together”) is the combined working together of two or more parts of a system so that the combined effect is greater than the sum of the efforts of the parts. In business and technology, the term describes a hoped-for or real effect […]
“January, like February, was introduced into the Roman calendar by a legendary king of Rome, Numa Pompilius (c.715-673 BC), who named it in honour of Janus, the god of doors and openings (Latin janus, a door). Janus is represented in Roman art as a man with two faces, one looking backwards and one forwards, implying […]
“When you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen†– Quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson www.theripplesproject.org Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to […]
I find myself engaged in recent weeks in some important initiatives as the institutions within Caricom fast forward the process to the formal implementation of the Caricom Single Market and Economy, (CSME). It is unfortunate however, that at this late stage, there are still voices being heard that we are not ready for the 1st […]
“…the truth is that employment and production are based on a delicate balance between investment and consumption, where interest rates and entrepreneurship play a vital role” – Excerpt from an article ‘Correction, Please!’ by Mark Skousen under the auspices of The Foundation for Economic Education – www.fee.org The Monday June 13, 2005 issue of the […]
“A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Everyday sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort†– Sydney Smith, English Clergyman (1771-1845) Although the above quotation is over 150 years old, it is, to a large extent, still relevant […]
“We believe that the attainment of international competitiveness is not only about adjusting production facilities and processes.it is about providing a guiding hand to our children and young people so that they may grow into mature and responsible citizens.” – Excerpt from 2005 Budget Address by St. Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil […]
“A country where young people are vibrant and optimistic through being supported and encouraged to take up challenges. We are the Government’s ears and eyes so it can better understand the needs and concerns of New Zealand’s young people. Our work involves keeping up to date on key issues affecting young people. We actively seek […]
“There is nothing more West Indian than cricket. There may be things that are more Trinidadian or Guyanese, or things that come more readily to mind when we think of Jamaica or Antigua – idiosyncrasies of each country in the chain – but no institution of government, trade or culture has been more enduring. Indeed, […]
„The Caribbean region is at a development crossroads and its member nations must take significant and concrete steps to improve productivity and competitiveness and face up to a more global competition if they are to accelerate or even maintain past growth. By taking such steps, they will reposition themselves strategically as an emerging trading bloc […]