By: Sir Ronald Sanders March 21, 2025 For decades, many Caribbean nations have grappled with dependence on a small number of powerful countries to supply vital imports, fill hotel rooms…
Category: OPINIONS
COMMENTARY: If Guyana’s president Ali is the “Zelensky of the Caribbean”, who is the Putin?
By: Sir Ronald Sanders March 7, 2025 In the latest round of barbs with which Venezuela has responded to events surrounding its claim to the Essequibo region of Guyana, Guyana’s…
COMMENTARY: The OAS needs a leader, not a battleground
By: Sir Ronald Sanders March 4, 2025 The campaign for the position of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) has been tainted by misinformation and political distortion, particularly…
COMMENTARY: The Court of Appeal ruling validated the 2021 High Court’s Judgement; EOT Tribunal Chair Prowell-Raphael has proven that she is not the “best fit for the tribunal.”
By: Capil Bissoon February 28, 2025 Earlier today (February 26) the Court of Appeal upheld a High Court ruling in favour of Veera Bhajan, who challenged the refusal of the…
COMMENTARY: Why the US should strengthen trade ties with the Caribbean
By: Sir Ronald Sanders February 25, 2025 A rules-based international trading system has long been a foundation of global commerce, providing stability, fostering investment, and ensuring fair competition. Though imperfect,…
COMMENTARY: The Criminalization of Belonging:How Restrictive Immigration Policies Target Long-Term Residents
By: Christiana Best Giacomini, Ph.D. February 25, 2025 As an immigrant who has lived in the United States for the past fifty years, I have witnessed how the changing immigration…
COMMENTARY: UN Secretary-General’s remarks at the Opening Ceremony of CARICOM 48th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government
By: António Guterres February 21, 2025 Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, all protocol observed. It is a joy to be with you in Barbados and an honour to…
COMMENTARY: CARICOM Secretary-General’s Remarks |48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government
By: Dr Carla Barnett February 21, 2025 I am very pleased to add my welcome to everyone here and online for the Opening Ceremony of our Forty-Eighth Regular Meeting of…
COMMENTARY: The evolution of Soca in Grenada
By: Paul Sarran February 14, 2025 Grenada has carved out its own identity in Soca music, refining the art form with a distinctive style that continues to gain international recognition.…
Commentary: Take it or leave it
By: Capil Bissoon February 11, 2025 Take it or leave it… Was this inference a deliberate but subtle attempt to generate palpable disrespect and cast aspersions on the professionalism and…
COMMENTARY: Remarks by President Ilan Goldfajn on the Occasion of the XIII Annual Consultation with Caribbean Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank
By: Ilan Goldfajn February 4, 2025 The Honorable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Minister Halkitis, Distinguished Governors, Heads of Delegation and Members of the Delegations;…
COMMENTARY: Civic Pride for A Better Caribbean
By: Terri London February 4, 2025 “Civic pride refers to the feeling of honor, satisfaction and love that individuals share toward their city, town or community.” It is on this…