By Sir Ronald Sanders September 29, 2023 Recent intimidatory and aggressive statements issued from Venezuela in the name of President Nicolas Maduro, the Government of Venezuela and the National Assembly…
Category: OPINIONS
COMMENTARY: Leveraging International Crime-Fighting Models to Combat the Runaway Crime Situation in Trinidad and Tobago
By: Paul Sarran September 26, 2023 The crime situation in Trinidad and Tobago is not merely a statistical challenge; it’s a deeply ingrained societal issue with multifaceted implications. Homicide rates…
COMMENTARY: Do Caribbean countries need a new social contract?
By Sir Ronald Sanders September 22, 2023 Recent findings by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) ring alarm bells for the global community: democratic governance is under…
COMMENTARY: Addressing Mental Health Challenges Among University Students in the Caribbean
By: Paul Sarran September 15, 2023 Mental health issues among university students have become a growing concern globally, and the Caribbean region is no exception. As young adults embark on…
COMMENTARY: Some small island states seek climate justice in landmark case
By: Sir Ronald Sanders September 15, 2023 On September 11 in Hamburg, Germany, a significant legal proceeding began that could redefine the parameters of climate justice for small island states.…
COMMENTARY: Crime was and is a PNM problem!
By: Capil Bissoon September 12, 2023 Crime was and is a PNM problem! The reality is pellucidly clear that this Administration and unfortunately the Commissioner of Police have refused to accept any…
COMMENTARY: The Caribbean should ban lethal autonomous weapons
By: Sir Ronald Sanders September 8, 2023 Autonomous weapons pose a clear and present danger to the Caribbean. Action to ban them should be seriously considered now. This is one of…
COMMENTARY: Tobago’s People Party: A Game Changer in Trinidad and Tobago Politics
By: Paul Sarran September 8, 2023 The political landscape of Trinidad and Tobago has been recently shaken by the emergence of the Tobago’s People Party (TPP). This development has not…
COMMENTARY: According to Chief Secretary Farley, Trinidad is a Hot Mess.
By: Paul Sarran August 29, 2023 In a recent communication made by Farley through the platform of social media, it becomes quite evident that he holds a discernibly strong opinion…
COMMENTARY: Stopping the spread of political assassinations and gang violence
By: Sir Ronald Sanders August 25, 2023 The saying, coined by the Latin poet, Horace, that “you too are in danger when your neighbour’s house is on fire” is particularly…
COMMENTARY: The Dynamics of Voter Behaviour in Local Government Elections: Trinidad and Tobago
By: Paul Sarran August 18, 2023 The results of the local government election in Trinidad and Tobago indicate that both the United National Congress (UNC) and the People’s National Movement…
COMMENTARY: Haiti: a peaceful multinational approach, not a warlike force
By: Sir Ronald Sanders August 18, 2023 Haiti needs “to get its political and governance act together”. That is among the important messages that UN Secretary General, António Guterres, delivered to…