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14/11/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Kefentse Dennis The moment I was elected as Trade Union Liaison Officer (TULO) as a bittersweet moment as a had Covid-19 at the time, however since my recovery I’ve been working to need my own flavour and vision to the TULO role. Currently I want to push my agenda through Green Party Executive […]
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13/11/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Ben O’Donovan-Iland Green Party Co-Leader Johnathan Bartley has written to Tim Davie, BBC Director General, requesting him to give clarification on the directive to ban all of the organisation’s staff from attending ‘controversial’ events. According to Davie, the ban is to create a perception of impartiality within the BBC after they have received […]
18/10/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written by Rosey Thomas Palmer My correspondent in Ashanti Territory, Ghana, sends a picture of “”the river that runs behind my house. They have polluted it with chemical used to wash gold. The rivers used to have special species of fishes. They all died.” The correspondent who has chosen to remain anonymous , reports that […]
17/10/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written by Rosey Thomas Palmer I ‘ve a phone, maintain my bike or my car. In it I travel circuitous routes and far. I’m a carer, a cleaner, taxi driver, Deliveroo. I’ve an I D , a badge and a uniform too. I cost you so little, risk covid and flu. My contract is zero, […]
Written by Rosey Thomas Palmer Second in a series of articles about the typical English Syllabus Courtesy of Jamaican Rastafari “the I see and overstand.” I see that very nearly every available exam in English Literature or Language and Literature, features a work of Jane Austen in its syllabus. Her novels are significant within the […]
Written by Rosi Sexton The last few months have been full on. It seems half a lifetime ago, but in reality it’s only been four months since I made the decision to stand for the leadership of the Green Party. There were several things that motivated that decision, but one in particular was the need […]
Written by Cleo Lake Reparations: the making of amends for wrong or injury done; monetary or other compensation payable by a country or institution to an individual or group of people for a historical wrong.Abolition: the complete ending of an activity or custom by law or official action; the legal prohibition of slavery, especially the […]
14/09/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Rosey Thomas Palmer BBC World Service 1.30am, 8.9.20, reported on seabed damage in waters surrounding the Bahamas. The report revealed that drifting anchors have damaged the sea floor and killed coral reefs, the effluent from the vessels is illegally released into the waters and plastics waste is arbitrarily dumped. Since cruise passengers are […]
12/09/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written by Rosey Thomas Palmer The Insidious power of education to influence selectivity of thought, thereby shaping culture, is demonstrated by the nineteenth century coexistence of classical education in boys’ schools and adult involvement in ”Empire building”. Meanwhile, the emphasis of girls’ education was on comportment and the arts in order to fit them for […]
05/09/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Edward Saul After reading Sorrel Lyall’s article in Rare Bird Alert, “Birding in the UK: Where Are the People Like Me?”, I reached out to Ms. Lyall to discuss her findings and possible actions that can be taken to create an environment that prioritises EDI – Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity – in nature […]
