By: Paul Sarran January 14, 2025 The People’s National Movement (PNM) has confirmed that Energy Minister Stuart Young has received unanimous endorsement from all 21 Government Members of the House…
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COMMENTARY: Rowley to Young a momentous milestone for Trinidad and Tobago
By: Paul Sarran January 10, 2024 Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s announcement that Stuart Young will succeed him as leader of the People’s National Movement (PNM) represents a momentous milestone…
COMMENTARY: The Democratic Recovery of Venezuela. Is It Possible?
By: Rebecca Theodore January 10, 2025 Even as Venezuela’s opposition dissident Edmundo González Urrutia contends that we are facing a regime which has seriously undermined human rights, democratic institutions…
COMMENTARY – A Nation in Crisis: State of Emergency
By: Paul Sarran January 7, 2025 The government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a State of Emergency (SoE) to address the sharp escalation in gang-related violence, particularly in East…
COMMENTARY: NEW YEAR STATEMENT BY NEW CHAIR OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) HONOURABLE MIA AMOR MOTTLEY, S.C., M.P. PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS
January 7, 2025 My beloved brothers and sisters of the Caribbean, As we step boldly into 2025, I greet you with hope, determination and an unyielding commitment to serve as…
COMMENTARY: “True independence of a people lies in their ability to transform hope into action and challenges into opportunities.”
By: Jude Elie January 7, 2025 Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Today, we gather to celebrate a moment of profound significance: Haiti’s Independence Day. This day embodies the resilience and…
COMMENTARY: Is Trinidad and Tobago Ready to Host the 2025 CARIFTA games?
By: Paul Sarran January 7, 2025 The 2025 CARIFTA Games, scheduled for April 19–21 in Trinidad and Tobago, promise to be a vibrant celebration of Caribbean athleticism and unity. Since…
COMMENTARY: High-stakes bid for OAS secretary-general post
By: Sir Ronald Sanders December 6, 2024 The election of a new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), scheduled for March 10, 2025, represents a pivotal moment…
COMMENTARY: A Plea for Support: My Journey Through Education and the Fight to Save My Home
By: Paul Sarran December 3, 2024 In September 2020, I embarked on a life-changing journey at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus, pursuing a degree in Political…
Commentary: Selecting Candidates for Public Office
By: Paul Sarran December 3, 2024 The selection of candidates for general elections is a critical process for any political party, as the individuals chosen can impact the party’s success…
COMMENTARY: Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett | 59th Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development | 27 November 2024 – Georgetown, Guyana
By: Dr Carla Barnett November 29, 2024 It is a pleasure to welcome you to this Fifty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Council of Trade and Economic Development (COTED). The agenda…
COMMENTARY: Steady Governance in Uncertain Times: Trinidad & Tobago
By: Paul Sarran November 26, 2024 Dr. Keith Rowley’s leadership as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has been a hallmark of steady governance and meaningful progress. Leading the People’s…