By: Dr Carla Barnett November 28, 2023 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat joins the rest of the world to observe the annual campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”…
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COMMENTARY: Breaking the OECD hold on global tax governance
By: Sir Ronald Sanders November 24, 2023 “The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is nothing less than a Club of the world’s wealthiest countries which is determined to…
COMMENTARY: Summit opens with calls for Caribbean Youth to be architects of Change
By: Kendall Vincent November 24, 2023 Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and the vibrant youth of the Caribbean, A warm and spirited welcome to the Caribbean Youth Summit 2023! As…
COMMENTARY: Caribbean Youth to develop strategies to address regional issues associated with peace and security
By: Michele Small-Bartley November 24, 2023 I wish to join colleagues who would have spoken before me in welcoming you to this 2023 Caribbean Youth Summit, being celebrated under the…
COMMENTARY: ‘Youth must be co-creators for peaceful and sustainable Caribbean’ – Youth Ambassador
By: Shakeem Howell November 24, 2023 It is truly an honour to stand before you today as we embark on the historical journey of the inaugural Caribbean Youth Summit, a…
COMMENTARY: Conclusion of a Special Meeting of the Permanent Council on Haiti
By: Sir Ronald Sanders November 21, 2023 As we conclude today’s meeting, it is crucial that we reflect deeply on the continuing plight of the Haitian people. Their suffering, tragically…
COMMENTARY: Guatemala: Lessons in the Fight for Democratic Integrity
By: Sir Ronald Sanders November 17, 2023 It was a prophesy foretold – the eruption of violence in the face of attempts to disqualify from office a President and his…
COMMENTARY: PNM Invoking Eric Williams
By: Capil Bissoon November 14, 2023 The PNM continues to invoke the ghost of Eric Williams for their own political survival and it has nothing to do with his memory.…
COMMENTARY: A Call to Arms Against the Surge of Gang Violence
By: Sir Ronald Sanders November 3, 2023 There has been a surge in gang violence and gun violence in Latin America and the Caribbean, leading to a high level of…
COMMENTARY: No Back Pay for Public Servants
By: Paul Sarran October 31, 2023 According to a news article reports on a statement made by the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago,Dr. Keith Rowley, regarding the payment of…
COMMENTARY: Venezuela’s Dangerous Referendum: Threatening Peace and International Law
By Sir Ronald Sanders October 27, 2023 For sixty years, from their entry into school, Venezuelans have been trained into believing that the Essequibo region of Guyana belongs to Venezuela.…
COMMENTARY: A Bold Call for Leadership: Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s Challenge to Prime Minister Rowley
By: Paul Sarran October 20, 2023 In the world of politics, few things are as potent as a call for change, especially when it pertains to the safety and security…