Stonedwithcupid, currently the Poetry Slam King in Barbados, is one of the most revered spoken-word artistes and the award-winning poet is not slowing down. Stonedwithcupid whose real name is Akeem Chandler-Prescod, was recently nominated in the National Youth Awards organized by the Division of Youth and Community Empowerment where he performed his original self-penned piece We Mek It.
Reflecting on his
Unesco’s drive to address climate change, risk reduction
Article by January 23, 2021
After the first round of expressions of interest closed on January 15, UNESCO has reopened the call for young professionals from Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to join a platform that will address climate change, disaster management and risk reduction in the region.
With the extended deadline of January 31, 2021, UNESCO particularly aims to attract more young professionals from the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean SIDS, targeted by the call along with those from the French- speaking Haiti, who sent most of the applications so far.
“I encourage young professionals to respond to the call to help UNESCO to create a youth platform where they can learn by sharing their knowledge and ideas and be further motivated and empowered to making a difference for disaster management