By: Christiana Best-Giacomini, Ph.D. July 14, 2026 On July 4, 2026, the United States marked its 250th anniversary, a remarkable milestone for a nation that remains relatively young in the…
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COMMENTARY: The Sovereign Decides Who Belongs-The TPS ruling, Carl Schmitt, and the two ideas of America
By Dr. Jude Élie July 10, 2026 On June 25, the Supreme Court of the United States cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for…
COMMENTARY: Rebuilding Before Resisting: The PNM’s Greatest Challenge Is Within
By: Paul Sarran July 10, 2026 Political parties are strongest when they are willing to examine themselves with honesty before asking the public for renewed confidence. That principle applies to…
COMMENTARY: REMARKS BY CARICOM CHAIR | SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT- FRENCH GUIANA’S ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
By: Phlip Pierre July 10, 2026 This occasion marks another significant step in the continuing evolution of the Caribbean Community and in the strengthening of the wider Caribbean family. The Caribbean…
COMMENTARY: CARICOM’s advancement must be driven by collective action, Secretary-General says on 53rd Anniversary
By: Dr Carla Barnett July 7, 2026 I extend warm greetings as we mark the Fifty-Third Anniversary of our Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CARICOM is a strong expression of collective determination to…
COMMENTARY: CARICOM people continue to meet adversity with courage, new Chair says on CARICOM Day 2026
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…
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…