A Lawyer and a Policy Analyst

A Lawyer and a Policy Analyst Walk into a Bar

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Join Jadric Cummings (The Lawyer) & Dr. Dalano DaSouza (The Policy Analyst) as they discuss Caribbean issues & current events over a cold beverage.

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Episodes

S3 Ep. 10- No Bacchanal: Carnival Cancellations & the Orange Economy 13.05.2020 1:12:21

With most regional carnivals now cancelled, we discuss what it means for the creative economy with Mas Band Leader, Karen Veira & Soca artiste Hance John.

S3 Ep. 9- Inside the UN Security Council: SVG Begins Two-Year Term (Pt. 2) 06.05.2020 28:07

On Pt. 2, we get into the day to day at the UN Security Council including issues and votes that have come before the body since S.V.G took up membership.  Links www.twitter.com/IntoAbarPodcast  www.instagram.com/intoabarpodcast  www.facebook.com/intoabarpodcast  St. Vincent UNSC www.svg-un.org  Listen on all platforms here: https://anchor.fm/lawyer-and-policy-analyst

S3 Ep. 8- Inside the UN Security Council: SVG Begins Two-Year Term (Pt. 1) 29.04.2020 31:14

On Pt. 1, we are joined by Jimesha Prince & Dominic Brisbane to discuss St. Vincent & the Grenadines' historic ascension to membership of the UN Security Council as well as the role & structure of the Organisation.

S3 Ep. 7- Intimate Partner Violence, Love & the Law 22.04.2020 48:06

We discuss intimate partner violence, its impact & the laws meant to protect victims with psychologist Kimberley Cambridge.

S3 Ep. 6- COVID-19 & the Future of Education 08.04.2020 47:36

We discuss how education has been disrupted by COVID-19 & ways in which future learning will be shaped by the pandemic with guests Tevin Shepherd & Kimeisha Bailey.

S3 Ep. 5- (In)Decision Guyana - Examining the Stalled 2020 Election 25.03.2020 41:38

Caribbean political analyst and pollster, Peter Wickham joins us to discuss the ongoing election saga in Guyana which is now into its 4th week.

S3 Ep. 4- Quarantine, Economic Loss & COVID-19 11.03.2020 47:28

We discuss the new strain of coronavirus, the powers of governments to quarantine and the economic impact of the virus on the Caribbean.

S3 Ep. 3- The Lesser of 2 Evils? - Challenging the Two-Party Political System in the Caribbean 04.03.2020 53:49

We're joined by Nikoli Edwards to discuss how new political parties can challenge the two-party political system around the Caribbean.

S3 Ep. 2- One from Ten - A Look at CARICOM Foreign Policy Coordination 26.02.2020 49:34

We are joined by Rhyesa Joseph to discuss the successes and failures of CARICOM in the coordination of foreign policy over its history.

S3 Ep. 1- 1.5 To Stay Alive: Climate Change & the Caribbean 19.02.2020 41:41

We are joined on the Season 3 kick-off by Eleanor Terrelonge to discuss climate change and what it means for the Caribbean.

S2 Ep. 8- Tracking Severe Weather in the Caribbean 06.09.2019 49:27

Meteorologist Alex Young joins us to discuss storm formation, growth and tracking, Hurricane Dorian, mandatory evacuations, droughts and more.

S2 Ep. 7- A Look at CARIFESTA 2019 30.08.2019 49:13

We are joined by Cherise Trotman to discuss the origin and history of CARIFESTA, as well as this year's instalment which just concluded in Trinidad and Tobago. 

S2 Ep. 6- Legal Challenges to Anti-Gay Laws in the Caribbean 23.08.2019 49:25

On Ep. 6, we discuss anti-gay laws in different Caribbean islands, their impact and recent legal challenges mounted to declare them unconstitutional.

S2 Ep. 5- GT Time? Guyana Poised for Oil Take-off 07.08.2019 43:41

On Ep. 5, we discuss Guyana's recent oil discovery and the prospects for the country's development and transformation.

S2 Ep. 4- Sex Toy Imports & Customs Laws in the Caribbean 31.07.2019 44:19

On Ep. 4, we discuss the customs laws across the Caribbean which prohibit the importation of adult/sex toys to some countries in the region.

S2 Ep. 3- The Venezuela-Trinidad & Tobago Migrant Crisis 18.07.2019 1:08:54

We are joined by Trinidadian trade & development specialist, Aurelia Bruce to discuss the ongoing Venezuela migrant crisis and the response of Trinidad and Tobago.

S2 Ep. 2- UWI to Open 4th Landed Campus in Antigua 10.07.2019 38:56

On Ep. 2, we are joined by Antiguan Senator, Aziza Lake to discuss the recently announced 4th landed UWI campus in Five Islands Antigua. What does this mean for the region? Take a listen!

S2 Ep. 1- The Cost of Intra-regional Caribbean Air Travel 03.07.2019 44:36

On the Season Two premiere, we discuss the cost of intra-regional Caribbean air travel and how lower airfares would be beneficial to the region.

Ep. 8- Debit and Credit Card Usage in the Caribbean 23.01.2019 48:44

Is cash still king? Should businesses charge customers a fee for using debit/ credit cards? We address these and more on this week's episode.

Ep. 7- The End of YouTube? A look at the EU Directive on Copyright 15.01.2019 38:48

Is it the end of YouTube as we know it? Maybe ... On this episode we discuss the EU directive on copyright in the single market and the effects of articles 11 and 13 in the Caribbean

Ep. 6- No Confidence Motions in Caribbean Politics 10.01.2019 45:01

On this episode we discuss motions of no confidence against governments and political leaders around the world. Of course, we zero in on some instances in the Caribbean including the recent controversial motion which passed in Guyana

Ep. 5- Public Bus Transportation and Reform in the Caribbean 20.12.2018 50:58

On this episode we discuss the public bus system in the Caribbean and the pros and cons of implementing reform.

Ep. 4- Scotiabank Divestment from the Caribbean 06.12.2018 37:15

On episode 4 we discuss Scotiabank's sale to Republic Financial Holdings in 9 Caribbean territories

Ep. 3- Medical Marijuana in the Caribbean 28.11.2018 44:17

On this episode, we discuss medical marijuana and how the Caribbean is taking steps to permit the use of cannabis and cannabis products and change the way we view marijuana usage.

Ep. 2- Citizenship by Investment/ CCJ Guyana Cross-dressing Ruling 22.11.2018 39:49

On episode 2, we discuss citizenship by investment programs and their sustainability and benefits to the region, as well as the recent CCJ ruling in Guyana which struck down laws on cross-dressing.