By: Philip J Pierre July 7, 2026 Fellow citizens of the Caribbean Community, Today, as we observe CARICOM Day 2026, we celebrate the vision, courage, and determination that brought our…
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COMMENTARY: The Fourteenth Amendment in Practice: Why Birthright Citizenship Matters to Every Caribbean Family
By: Dr Christiana Best-Giacomini July 3, 2026 On June 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed one of the most important promises ever made to immigrants and their children.…
COMMENTARY: The Diaspora, the Backbone of a Nation: Haiti, Its Diaspora, and the Return of Hope
By: Dr. Jude Élie July 3, 2026 Let me begin by congratulating the men of the national team the Grenadiers and by saluting the determination that carried them where no…
COMMENTARY: Our Humanity Is Not Negotiable: Why the Treatment of Haitians Matters to Every Black Immigrant and Caribbean Community
By: Christiana Best-Giacomini, Ph.D. June 30, 2026 As a Black immigrant from the Caribbean, immigration has never been an abstract topic for me. When I see Haitian families targeted in…
COMMENTARY: Job Creation, Public Employment and the Need for a Sustainable National Vision
June 30, 2026 While I have always enjoyed the passion of politics and current affairs, there are moments when the realities facing our society can become exhausting. As citizens, many…
COMMENTARY: Antigua – Barbuda champions a strong, independent OAS at 56th General Assembly
By: Sir Ronald Sanders June 26, 2026 Sir Ronald Sanders, head of delegation and ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, delivered a principled and forward-looking statement at the 56th Regular Session…
COMMENTARY: San Fernando’s Development Must Rise Above Politics and Focus on Progress
By: Paul Sarran June 23, 2026 The future of any city depends on the leadership that is willing to listen, innovate, and respond to the needs of its citizens. The…
COMMENTARY: If the OAS did not exist, it could not be created today
By: Sir Ronald Sanders June 19, 2026 I have spent a decade in the councils of the Organization of American States. I have watched governments come and go, seen some…
COMMENTARY: This is the reality of new-age politics
By: Paul Sarran June 19, 2026 There exists a code of principles, ethics, and responsibility for students who attend The University of the West Indies. Students are expected to conduct…
COMMENTARY: Restoring Respect, Responsibility and Vision in Public life
By: Paul Sarran June 16, 2026 The purpose of my commentaries is not simply because I am a graduate who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from…
COMMENTARY: Trinidad and Tobago getting UN Security Council seat has lost its shine
By: Capil Bissoon June 6, 2026 *_What was most egregious was when in June 2023, the Rowley-led PNM Admin falsely taking credit for the unopposed election of TT to the…
COMMENTARY: Crime, Morality and the Urgent Need for a National Reset
By: Paul Sarran June 9, 2026 The recent observation by political analyst Dr. Bishnu Ragoonath that “the murder rate is still totally out of control” should not be dismissed as…