By: Jude Elie January 7, 2025 Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Today, we gather to celebrate a moment of profound significance: Haiti’s Independence Day. This day embodies the resilience and…
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COMMENTARY: Is Trinidad and Tobago Ready to Host the 2025 CARIFTA games?
By: Paul Sarran January 7, 2025 The 2025 CARIFTA Games, scheduled for April 19–21 in Trinidad and Tobago, promise to be a vibrant celebration of Caribbean athleticism and unity. Since…
COMMENTARY: High-stakes bid for OAS secretary-general post
By: Sir Ronald Sanders December 6, 2024 The election of a new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), scheduled for March 10, 2025, represents a pivotal moment…
COMMENTARY: A Plea for Support: My Journey Through Education and the Fight to Save My Home
By: Paul Sarran December 3, 2024 In September 2020, I embarked on a life-changing journey at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus, pursuing a degree in Political…
Commentary: Selecting Candidates for Public Office
By: Paul Sarran December 3, 2024 The selection of candidates for general elections is a critical process for any political party, as the individuals chosen can impact the party’s success…
COMMENTARY: Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett | 59th Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development | 27 November 2024 – Georgetown, Guyana
By: Dr Carla Barnett November 29, 2024 It is a pleasure to welcome you to this Fifty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Council of Trade and Economic Development (COTED). The agenda…
COMMENTARY: Steady Governance in Uncertain Times: Trinidad & Tobago
By: Paul Sarran November 26, 2024 Dr. Keith Rowley’s leadership as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has been a hallmark of steady governance and meaningful progress. Leading the People’s…
COMMENTARY: People of English-speaking Caribbean freer than most in the world
By: Sir Ronald Sanders November 22, 2024 If you live in an English-speaking Caribbean country, do you consider yourself freer and more fortunate than many others around the world? In…
COMMENTARY: Urgent Plea for Intervention
By: Paul Sarran November 19, 2024 I am writing to urgently seek the intervention of the officials at the Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Bank (TTMB), formerly the Trinidad and Tobago…
COMMENTARY: CARICOM SG addresses High Level Session on Climate Mobility in the Greater Caribbean | COP29 -Baku Stadium | Tuesday 12 November 2024
By: Dr Carla Barnett November 15, 2024 I thank the hosts for organising this important forum, which is so relevant and timely in the current global context. Member States of the…
COMMENTARY: Laventille’s Legacy in Trinidad and Tobago
By: Paul Sarran November 12, 2024 Laventille’s rich political history reflects a community whose representatives have been dedicated to addressing both immediate challenges and long-term development. The People’s National Movement…
COMMENTARY: CARICOM Deputy SG delivers remarks at the Fourth High Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics: ‘Strengthening Statistics through the Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics for a Resilient Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’
By: Dr Armstrong Alexis November 8, 2024 Distinguished delegates, it is my honour to give remarks on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat at this important gathering of Statistics…