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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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
The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has citied the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas and warned that member states must preserve regional integrity and cohesion in their external engagements. Caricom issued a statement yesterday responding to a complaint from Guyanese President Dr Irfaan Ali about Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez wearing a brooch which featured a map of … Continue reading Caricom sounds note of caution
By Nand Bardouille April 28, 2026 Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago — The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is grappling with a protracted period of regional tensions, tied to the new normal in international politics. In some respects, this moment is the bloc’s toughest test yet. At a time when the unity of CARICOM is under growing strain, marked by a discernible shift in respect of … Continue reading What is behind growing disunity in the Caribbean Community bloc? (Opinion)
By Staff Reporter April 28, 2026 President Dr Irfaan Ali has formally written to CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Michael Drew, raising “grave concern” over what he described as a troubling development involving Venezuela’s territorial claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region. In the correspondence dated April 28, 2026, President Ali flagged … Continue reading President Ali warns CARICOM against enabling Venezuela’s Essequibo claim
April 16, 2026 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is grappling with a protracted period of regional tensions, tied to the new normal in international politics. In some respects, this moment is the bloc’s toughest test yet. At a time when the unity of CARICOM is under growing strain, marked by a discernible shift in respect of … Continue reading Nand C. Bardouille | CARICOM and the new normal in international politics
By Sir Ronald Sanders As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than fifty years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration. I do not speak on behalf of any government or institution. Recent developments concerning the future tenure … Continue reading Resolving CARICOM’s Leadership Impasse
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”
By SIR RONALD SANDERS, April 7, 2026 THE Caribbean has not set out to loosen its trade dependence on the United States. It is being driven to do so. For generations, Caribbean importers and consumers have looked first to the American market. They have done so for reasons of preference and practicality. The United States … Continue reading Caribbean forced to reconsider US trade ties
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