By Sir Ronald Sanders August 4, 2023 No one should yet be pouring champagne to celebrate the announcement by the U.S. government that Kenya has agreed to lead a multinational…
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COMMENTARY: Political Ethics in Trinidad and Tobago
By: Paul Sarran August 1, 2023 Intriguingly, the Trinidad and Tobago chair of the ethical council has decided to monitor the conduct of political parties ahead of the 2023 local…
COMMENTARY: A Crucial Test for Democracy in Guatemala Elections
By: Sir Ronald Sanders July 28, 2023 Guatemala, the largest country in Central America, is undergoing a critical test of its commitment to democracy and the rule of law in…
COMMENTARY: The Roadmap to Development in Trinidad and Tobago, Complete with Democratic Accountability
By: Paul Sarran July 25, 2023 The goal of becoming a developed nation is a fundamental aspiration, and many countries around the world share this desire with Trinidad and Tobago.…
COMMENTARY: On September 11, Small Island States get their day in Court
By: Sir Ronald Sanders July 21, 2023 In the face of unremitting climate change threats and unfulfilled promises from industrialized nations, leaders of small island states have courageously taken matters…
COMMENTARY: Crime and Criminality in Trinidad and Tobago: An Unyielding Challenge
By: Paul Sarran July 18, 2023 Crime and criminality have continued to be a major problem in Trinidad and Tobago, which casts a negative shadow over the country’s potential for…
COMMENTARY: Haiti urgently needs a genuine and representative transitional government
By: Sir Ronald Sanders July 14, 2023 Haiti’s non-elected President, Dr. Ariel Henry has been identified as a significant part of the current crisis in Haiti. Henry and a small…
COMMENTARY: Local Government Trinidad and Tobago 2023
By: Paul Sarran July 11, 2023 Trinidad and Tobago, a nation located in the Caribbean, operates under a well-defined two-tiered system of local government. This system is comprised of municipal…
COMMENTARY: Oceans: Do Caribbean countries sink or swim?
By: Sir Ronald Sanders July 7, 2023 The peoples of small island states and coastal communities have long relied on the ocean for a multitude of benefits, including recreation, the…
COMMENTARY: Annisette-George must follow principles on Justices
By: Capil Bissoon July 4, 2023 Speaker Annisette-George should follow the very principled example of Justices Wilson and Lambert-Peterson for setting lofty standards and respecting the impartiality of their office.…
COMMENTARY: CARICOM at 50: there is still hope
By: Sir Ronald Sanders June 30, 2023 July 4, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, the foundational document that brought the Caribbean Community…
COMMENTARY: CARICOM at the Crossroads: Rising to the Challenge of a New Era
By: Dr Carla Barnett June 30, 2023 Following is an edited version of a presentation by Dr. Carla N Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, at a symposium ‘CARICOM at 50’ hosted by…