By: Helen Grenade April 18, 2025 The female students who are excelling in their Art class at the Young Women’s Leadership School and their Art Teacher, Miss Kramer are admirable…
Category: OPINIONS
COMMENTARY: A call for US to revisit new tariffs on CARICOM countries
By: Sir Ronald Sanders April 11, 2025 For decades, the 14 independent nations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have helped sustain American prosperity by collectively importing far more from the…
COMMENTARY: Black Women Are Resting
By: Dr. Christiana Best-Giacomini April 4, 2025 I’ve been part of the same book club since 2014, and while eleven years may not sound like much to some, it feels…
COMMENTARY: The US “Joining” the Commonwealth: An unreasonable expectation
By: Sir Ronald Sanders March 28, 2025 Recent media stories have suggested that King Charles III could “invite” the United States to join the Commonwealth of Nations. Yet as Professor…
COMMENTARY: Is the Caribbean a National Security Threat for the United States?
By: Rebecca Theodore March 28, 2025 In China’s potential for war against Taiwan, one thing is certain. The Caribbean is a potential national security threat for the United States. Although…
COMMENTARY: The Caribbean: Destined to grin and bear the consequences of its self-created vulnerabilities?
By: Sir Ronald Sanders March 21, 2025 For decades, many Caribbean nations have grappled with dependence on a small number of powerful countries to supply vital imports, fill hotel rooms…
COMMENTARY: If Guyana’s president Ali is the “Zelensky of the Caribbean”, who is the Putin?
By: Sir Ronald Sanders March 7, 2025 In the latest round of barbs with which Venezuela has responded to events surrounding its claim to the Essequibo region of Guyana, Guyana’s…
COMMENTARY: The OAS needs a leader, not a battleground
By: Sir Ronald Sanders March 4, 2025 The campaign for the position of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) has been tainted by misinformation and political distortion, particularly…
COMMENTARY: The Court of Appeal ruling validated the 2021 High Court’s Judgement; EOT Tribunal Chair Prowell-Raphael has proven that she is not the “best fit for the tribunal.”
By: Capil Bissoon February 28, 2025 Earlier today (February 26) the Court of Appeal upheld a High Court ruling in favour of Veera Bhajan, who challenged the refusal of the…
COMMENTARY: Why the US should strengthen trade ties with the Caribbean
By: Sir Ronald Sanders February 25, 2025 A rules-based international trading system has long been a foundation of global commerce, providing stability, fostering investment, and ensuring fair competition. Though imperfect,…
COMMENTARY: The Criminalization of Belonging:How Restrictive Immigration Policies Target Long-Term Residents
By: Christiana Best Giacomini, Ph.D. February 25, 2025 As an immigrant who has lived in the United States for the past fifty years, I have witnessed how the changing immigration…
COMMENTARY: UN Secretary-General’s remarks at the Opening Ceremony of CARICOM 48th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government
By: António Guterres February 21, 2025 Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, all protocol observed. It is a joy to be with you in Barbados and an honour to…