Anna Ramdass Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Caricom can expel Trinidad and Tobago from the regional body if it wishes to do so, but moving forward, this country will not recognise Dr Carla Barnett as Caricom Secretary-General after her tenure expires in August. The Prime Minister was responding to questions from the Express yesterday, where … Continue reading (T&T) PM stands firm on Caricom dispute: ‘Expel us if you want’
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By Shruthi Raghuraman, OIA Research Intern Posted on May 5, 2026 McMaster University has long prioritized building meaningful partnerships around the world. Through the Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Grant, faculty have been able to connect with international colleagues, exchange ideas, and develop collaborations that extend beyond the classroom. This grant, funded by Global Affairs Canada, was created … Continue reading McMaster Expands Global Partnerships Through 2025–2026 Faculty Mobility Grant
One of our regular contributors, Prof. Andy Knight recently spoke at a "Movement for Social Justice" on-line discussion on the question of "What is the future of the Caribbean". Akash Samaroo, Lead Editor-Politics, Trinidad and Tobago Guardian akash.samaroo@cnc3.co.tt International relations expert, Professor Andy Knight, is warning that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar may be “hurting” Trinidad … Continue reading Expert says PM’s US alignment risks T&T’s long-term interests
April 21, 2026 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – April 21, 2026 The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus has received CAD$100,000 from Scotiabank’s Climate Action Research Fund (CARF) to advance research on decarbonizing Trinidad and Tobago’s petrochemical sector. This funding supports the H2-TTransform: SOEC Pilot for Petrochemical Decarbonization Project, a pioneering initiative that positions UWI as a … Continue reading Scotiabank Awards CAD$100,000 Grant to UWI for Groundbreaking Green Hydrogen Research
This story doesn't look like it is going to go away for a while... By News Source Guyana on April 16, 2026 The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar has slammed the management of the CARICOM Secretariat as “dysfunctional, dishonest and incompetent”. In the past two weeks, the Trinidadian Prime Minister has been stepping up … Continue reading Kamla broadsides CARICOM’s management as “dysfunctional, dishonest and incompetent”
Hosted and run by NESC Technical Institute (NESC–TI), the TVET Conference 2026 will be held in Trinidad and Tobago from 23rd – 25th April 2026 at the NESC-TI Auditorium in Point Lisas, Couva. The conference will see the presentation of abstracts by researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry partners, and educators on innovative approaches shaping the future of technical and vocational education … Continue reading NESC-TI TVET Conference 2026
CARICOM releases detailed notes addressing the concerns raised by Trinidad and Tobago regarding the re-appointment of the Secretary General. You don't often get this level of detail being released... Statement | CARICOM Chairman | Hon. Dr Terrance Drew | Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis | Twenty-Fifth Special Emergency Meeting of the Conference of … Continue reading Statement from CARICOM Chairman on Heads of Government Emergency Meeting to address issue raised by Trinidad and Tobago
The reappointment of the Secretary General of CARICOM, and objections that have been raised by Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister are coming to a head today. CARICOM leaders to meet on Friday to discuss issues including reappointment of Secretary General By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Apr 10, CMC- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders will meet virtually … Continue reading CARICOM, the Secretary General, and Trinidad and Tobago
- as Trinidad and Tobago says her "surreptitious" appointment was not on CARICOM leaders' agenda Friday, 27 March 2026, by Denis Chabrol Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett Friday afternoon deflected mounting concerns about her appointment for a second term, just hours after the Trinidad and Tobago government said that was neither on the … Continue reading CARICOM Secretary General mum on controversy over her appointment, future
Trinidad-born Leader Receives U of T Honour By Neil Armstrong Jennifer Bernard, the president and CEO of the SickKids Foundation, is grateful to be among nine individuals who will receive honorary doctorates from her alma mater, University of Toronto. “The fact that my mother is alive to see this day means everything. My parents left … Continue reading SickKids CEO Honoured with U of T Degree