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Jack the Robot: the future of work

Jack the Robot: the future of work

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The world of work is changing dramatically. Now Faith Popcorn has a very interesting job. Faith is a futurist. Faith works full time at predicting future events. And, faith has predicted that within 20 years, “we […]

by / on July 1, 2017 at 5:25 AM /
A family conversation (part 1)

A family conversation (part 1)

By Shaina M. Smith, contributor  I had a conversation with two friends a few weeks ago on The Vigilate Dialogues television programme that was enlightening. It has put me to reflect on how as a society we have come to […]

by / on June 24, 2017 at 12:53 PM /
Ole England, Nostalgia, and Brexit

Ole England, Nostalgia, and Brexit

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor There is a lesson for these Virgin Isles, and for countries striving for social and economic prosperity in the proceeding narrative. It states that national success is not derived through the cynical adoption of populist xenophobia, […]

by / on June 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM /
Austerity and Theresa May’s last dance!

Austerity and Theresa May’s last dance!

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Theresa May gambled and lost on June 8, 2017. This, despite her Conservative party winning the most seats in Westminster. May lost the expectations game. She called the general Election to strengthen her parliamentary majority. She […]

by / on June 9, 2017 at 1:10 PM /
Theresa May’s election gamble conundrum?

Theresa May’s election gamble conundrum?

  By Dickson Igwe, Contributor From a twenty point lead over the Opposition Labour Party, Mrs. Theresa May’s Conservative Party’s lead has shrunk precipitously according to the latest You Gov opinion poll. Theresa May’s Conservatives are just 3 points ahead […]

by / on June 3, 2017 at 11:33 AM /
Manchester: good versus evil

Manchester: good versus evil

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The west is completely naive about the evil it faces in Fundamentalist Islam. Like a foolish virgin, it believes it can convert an evil and murderous psychopath, into a compassionate soul. It will take further tragic […]

by / on May 28, 2017 at 10:44 AM /
HMS Brexit and the Brussels Iceberg

HMS Brexit and the Brussels Iceberg

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The United Kingdom must skillfully negotiate its exit from Europe, or risk being torn apart. With the Brexit Referendum, Brussels has become a massive and ominous iceberg that the seafaring vessel, The HMS Great Britain, would […]

by / on May 22, 2017 at 5:13 AM /
OPINION: Welcome to the twilight zone where wrong means right

OPINION: Welcome to the twilight zone where wrong means right

By A C Frett, Contributor Just when we thought things couldn’t get worse, leaders across the world show us they can. International trade agreements are scrapped, crucial healthcare for the needy is withdrawn, basic education is rolled back, religious leaders […]

by / on May 19, 2017 at 8:36 AM /
Brexit will not be pleasant!

Brexit will not be pleasant!

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The hard facts of Brexit are beginning to appear. Brexit will not be a straightforward divorce. Brexit could turn nasty! There was a meeting held at Downing Street-The British Prime Minister’s Official London Residence- on April […]

by / on May 7, 2017 at 7:50 AM /
The deadly church cult!

The deadly church cult!

By Dickson Igwe, contributor Jack the Pious and Jill Religious should beware of Queen Jezebel. The following story is a warning about unaccountable church leadership. It is an individual interpretation of an article written by Boze Herrington in The Atlantic […]

by / on April 30, 2017 at 3:20 AM /