November 3,2026 As leaders convened in Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, delivered a video message welcoming King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to the Caribbean, which he describes as the historic birthplace of British chattel slavery. He … Continue reading CARICOM Reparations Commission welcomes King Charles III and UK PM
Month: November 2026
The announcements today contained significant support to the Caribbean. See Prime Minister Carney deepens partnerships with Commonwealth nations across trade, investment, and climate action | Prime Minister of Canada November 3, 2026 St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda The world is changing rapidly. Global trade is being rewired and the institutions that underpinned our security for … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney deepens partnerships with Commonwealth nations across trade, investment, and climate action
November 3, 2026St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. The leaders underscored the strong and growing Canada-Guyana partnership, with trade reaching nearly $360 million last year. They … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Providing another example of the wide variety of ways in which the Canada-Caribbean relationship finds expression, today the Brenda Stafford Foundation has committed $6 Million to healthcare and community across the Caribbean. What a fantastic intiative! November 3, 2026 The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is proudly committing $6 million over the next 18 months to … Continue reading Canada’s Brenda Strafford Foundation Commits $6 Million to Strengthen Healthcare and Community Impact Across the Caribbean
November 3, 2026 Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Prime Minister Carney thanked Prime Minister Browne for Antigua and Barbuda’s hosting of CHOGM. The … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne
Jeremie Charron, November 03, 2026 ST JOHN’S — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s quick trip to St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda started Tuesday morning with a meeting with Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Canada, “as a middle power, is very influential in the Commonwealth globally,” Browne said during the meeting. “And as we have … Continue reading Canada looks to strategic partnership with Caribbean countries amid efforts to diversify trade
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney arrive in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, ahead of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, on Monday. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press) Janyce McGregor · CBC News Nov 03, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney's oft-stated determination to keep his government focused on what Canadians can control could … Continue reading 24 hours in Antigua: Mark Carney’s priorities at this year’s Commonwealth Summit
November 1, 2026 Natricia Duncan British prime minister has now agreed to structured dialogue on reparatory justice but issue remains off formal Chogm agenda British officials reportedly insisted that discussions of reparations for slavery should not be on the agenda of the Commonwealth leaders’ summit in Antigua and Barbuda – and even warned that Andy … Continue reading UK was ‘vehement’ slavery reparations should not be on Commonwealth summit agenda
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press November 2, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Antigua and Barbuda on Monday, where he will have a chance to engage with heads of government from other Commonwealth countries – and with King Charles. Much of the meetings taking place this week will focus on trade and investment. … Continue reading Carney seeks to boost trade and ties at Commonwealth meeting
October 30, 2026 Montréal, Québec A more dangerous and divided world has fundamentally changed the requirements of sovereignty. It is no longer enough for nations to feed, fuel, and defend ourselves. Today, true sovereignty – the ability to live our lives as we choose – requires secure access to critical minerals, semiconductors, payment systems, energy, … Continue reading Canada and the European Union announce new Alliance for the Future to create greater affordability, opportunity, and sovereignty