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…
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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…
COMMENTARY: the Canada-CARICOM Summit “Strategic Partners for a Resilient Future”
October 20, 2023 It is a pleasure to be here today as we convene this Summit between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Canada. On behalf of the Community, I express…
COMMENTARY: Caribbean Employment: Quality matters as much as quantity in reporting job figures
October 20, 2023 It would be prudent for Caribbean countries to assess not just the rates of unemployment and job recovery, but also information pertaining to the calibre of jobs…
COMMENTARY: UN action needed urgently to end Israel-Hamas violence
By Sir Ronald Sanders October 17, 2023 The attack by Hamas on civilians in Southern Israel on 7 October 2023 was as stupid as it was cruel, brutal and inhuman.…