By: Sir Ronald Sanders March 1, 2024 In 2024, a series of general elections in Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela, are pivotal events that…
Category: OPINIONS
COMMENTARY: Address by the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Outgoing Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Dominica at the 46th HOG meeting
By: Roosevelt Skerrit February 27, 2024 “2023 has been a year etched in our memories, not just for the global challenges we faced, but for the unwavering spirit and collective…
COMMENTARY: Remarks by Dr. Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the 46th HOG meeting.
By: Dr Carla Barnett February 27, 2024 “The matters before us at this 46th Regular Meeting will have significant impact on the direction of the Community. The Region’s resilience, adaptability…
COMMENTARY: France and the US broke Haiti; they should be the first to mend it
By: Sir Ronald Sanders February 23, 2024 When the Foreign Ministers of the world’s wealthiest nations gathered in Brazil from February 21, 2024, Haiti’s dire situation found a brief moment…
COMMENTARY: Fortifying International Law: Safeguarding Global Stability
By: Sir Ronald Sanders February 16, 2024 In today’s complex global landscape, peace and prosperity face significant threats due to a blatant disregard for international law and the meticulously constructed…
COMMENTARY: Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts should not be chess pieces
By Sir Ronald Sanders February 9, 2024 If governments, around the world have become confused about support for Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity against Russian aggression,…
Commentary: PNM’s favoritism, cronyism, and nepotism at its best, or is it at its worst?
By: Capil Bissoon February 2, 2024 The President of the United States of America, the most powerful nation in the world receives an annual salary of US$400K or TT$2.72 Million.…
COMMENTARY: Red Sea Crisis: Houthi Attacks raising prices worldwide
By: Sir Ronald Sanders January 26, 2024 Up until a few weeks ago, the Red Sea and Yemen held little significance for the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean.…
COMMENTARY: CARICOM Message: International Day of Education, 2024 “Learning for Lasting Peace”
By: Davion Leslie January 26, 2024 The world is in the midst of multiple complex transitions as demographic, economic and social factors converge to create uncertainties about the future. Climate…
COMMENTARY: Happy 50th Independence Grenada!
By: His Excellency Terance Forrester January 8, 2024 Dear members of our worldwide Grenadian Diaspora, I hope this message finds you well and in a spirit of joy and gratefulness. …
COMMENTARY: From Crisis to Democracy: OAS Shines in Guatemala’s Political Transition
By: Sir Ronald Sanders January 19, 2024 The Organization of American States (OAS) demonstrated its continuing relevance and importance to member states by playing a constructive role in ensuring the…
COMMENTARY: Action on criminal gangs and guns is urgent
By: Sir Ronald Sanders January 12, 2024 Ecuador, once celebrated for its tranquillity, now finds itself at the epicentre of a distressing surge in gang violence, its streets marred by…