The CARICOM IMPACS has posted on LinkedIn the release of a new paper published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, December 2025 on Firearm-related violence in the Caribbean. This article explores the social, economic, and institutional factors fueling this crisis while outlining potential pathways forward. #CARICOMIMPACS invites and encourages all to read, reflect, and … Continue reading Firearm-related violence in the Caribbean is a complex systemic issue: how do we move towards a solution?
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The recent UN General Assembly saw several CARICOM leaders wrestle with the longstanding issue of the role of Venezuela in the region as well as the more recent U.S. military actions notionally targeted at Venezuelan drug gangs. In their speeches some reiterated the long-standing mantra that the Caribbean is a Zone of Peace. Others refuted … Continue reading The Caribbean is a zone of…
News release September 23, 2025 - New York City, New York - Global Affairs Canada Canada has been highly engaged with Haiti for decades to promote security, stability, democracy and sustainable development. As part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to support the security situation in Haiti, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced new … Continue reading Canada announces $60 million in funding to support stability in Haiti
By Antonio María Delgado September 15, 2025 Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López has issued a stark warning to neighboring Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, saying Caracas would retaliate if any attack against the country were launched from their territories. “I tell these governments… that if we are attacked from their territory, they will also receive … Continue reading Caracas threatens Guyana and Trinidad amid growing tensions with U.S.
By Idrees Ali, Patricia Zengerle and Andrea Shalal August 29, 2025 Summary U.S. naval buildup exceeds usual deployments in Caribbean Venezuelan officials claim U.S. targets their government, not drug cartels Experts suggest U.S. aims to pressure Maduro regime, not just combat drugs WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A large buildup of U.S. naval forces in and around the Southern … Continue reading US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why
PM: Caricom unity fractured long time Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar U.S. action with respect to Venezuela is revealing a pretty big crack in CARICOM unity. by: Anna Ramdass Aug 26, 2025 Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has defended her foreign policy, insisting she makes “no apology” for supporting the United States … Continue reading Kamla not backing down
Haitian National Police display the seized bags containing the packets of cocaine after intercepting three boats near Isle De La Tortue on July 13, 2025. Photo courtesy/ PNH website. This is a big win for the PNH, and for Canada (and the United States) which was probably where it was headed. Haitian police call the … Continue reading PNH seized record 1.05 tonnes of cocaine in historic raid
The Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) is the regional body responsible for coordinating and implementing CARICOM’s crime and security agenda. Headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago, IMPACS is the focus for regional security efforts. Its core mission includes: Strengthening regional cooperation on crime prevention Enhancing border and maritime security Combating transnational threats … Continue reading CARICOM IMPACS and Canada discuss regional security
April 27, 2025 In the face of intensifying security threats and a rapidly evolving geopolitical and geo-economic landscape, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) has officially commenced the process of developing a new CARICOM Security Strategy (CSS). The initiative began with the inaugural meeting of the CSS Steering Committee, which was convened … Continue reading CARICOM IMPACS commences development of new regional security strategy
Here is a video discussion, received from a friend of the Canada-Caribbean Institute, Prof. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, on "Crime and Security in the Caribbean". The video is from "Caribbean Tea" @CaribbeanTea on YouTube. https://youtu.be/FP9-vUQyl7E?list=PLBw5WBhw-yQdT9VqzUdLUPhkuPjTCJHAm