Intelligent Thinking on Caribbean Intelligence
Why Intelligent Thinking?
Because, beyond the news and the analysis, there are the background thoughts of experienced Caribbean people and those interested in the Caribbean region who have given thought over the years to its well-being.
Sometimes, they express an opinion, sometimes it’s about advice to Caribbean and Diaspora movers and shakers, business people and cultural and other leaders.
These pages will feature analysis, viewpoints and considered opinion based on experience.
The topics will deal with issues which can create an impact on the lives of Caribbean people, whether they live in the Caribbean or abroad.
Mrs Thatcher and the Caribbean
The view from Europe looks at Mrs Thatcher, Britain and Europe and what it all meant for today's Caribbean.
Venezuela's election and PetroCaribe
Energy geopolitics and security expert Anthony Bryan analyses the impact of Venezuela's elections and Hugo Chavez's PetroCaribe alliance.
Changing European policy
David Jessop's View from Europe explores how Britain's changing policy in Europe could impact on the Caribbean.
Connecting with overseas communities
An exploration of the potential for the relationship between the Caribbean and its Diaspora.
Benefiting from Obama
The second part of the Obama - second time around analysis. How the Caribbean can benefit from the president's second term.
Tax globalisation and the Caribbean
The View from Europe - David Jessop reflects on the implications of the new tax agreements Britain has signed with some Caribbean territories.
Who will save Caribbean aviation?
David Jessop explores the plight of Caribbean airlines and why they continue to face the same problems.
Consider the spaces in between
David Jessop of the Caribbean Council for Europe considers the Caribbean potential off shore rather than on.
Time to revisit APD strategy
David Jessop believes the controversial Air Passenger Duty is here to stay so what does the Caribbean do now?
Cyprus debt and the Caribbean
The View from Europe: Caribbean Council's David Jessop looks at what lessons Cyprus' debt can have for Caribbean nations.
