Source: Prensa Latina — The United States economic blockade against Cuba is harming the development of that neighboring country, but also that of the entire Caribbean region, David Comissiong, ambassador…
By Myrtha Désulmé, Jamaica Gleaner — January, 1, 2024, ushered in the momentous 220th anniversary of Haiti’s independence, an unprecedented feat never again repeated anywhere. But while the world owes…
By Nelson A. King, Caribbean Life — Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday concluded the historic Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit in Ottawa, pledging to strengthen trade and investment with…
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC — A one week “Reparations and Racial Healing Study Tour” began here on Monday with Barbados urging countries not to shrink from the requirement of accountability “with…
By Reuters — Representatives from various African and Caribbean entities joined forces at a historic event this week in the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown, to demand reparations for slavery and…
By Earl Bousquet — CARICOM’s 50th Anniversary coincides with a decade of development of decisions that have led to its most-important international diplomatic and political achievement to date: Its decision…
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 5 July 2023 It is a great honour to be with you today, as the Caribbean Community marks its 50th anniversary. I thank Prime…
Regional leaders express hope for consensus as troubled nation’s stakeholders begin security talks in Kingston By Ainsworth Morris, Jamaica Gleaner — As regional leaders and former leaders came together in…
A Ripple with Prospects for a New Wave in the Continuing Global Quest for Reparations and Repair By Earl Bousquet — It was simply advertised as a “Reparations Forum’, but…
By Loop News — Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have reiterated their commitment to finding a lasting solution to issues affecting Haiti. The leaders with responsibility for Haiti met yesterday, under…
Prime Minister Andrew Holness left Jamaica Monday morning to lead a special CARICOM mission to Haiti. The mission is comprised of representatives from the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and the…
By Amb. David Comissiong — Some of our people have been saying that the “Reparation” sums offered by both Laura Trevelyan and the Anglican Church are too small. Of course…