April 02 2026 by Erica Virtue/Senior Gleaner Writer Retired former Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has warned the 15-member Caribbean bloc, CARICOM, that it must “integrate or perish” in the face of mounting threats to international law, shifting political dynamics, and economic pressures affecting the region. Speaking at the Norman Manley Law School during the … Continue reading ‘Integrate or perish’: Patterson
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An important Letter to the Editor of the Toronto Star today by former Canadian Ambassadors and diplomats who have served in Cuba. March 26, 2026 By Alexandra Bugailiskis and Mark Entwistle, ContributorsAlexandra Bugailiskis and Mark Entwistle are former Canadian Ambassadors to Cuba. For the full list of contributors to this article, please see below. As … Continue reading Opinion | Mark Carney should take his own advice and not sit on the sidelines of the Cuba crisis
In another demonstration of a desire to pursue a more independent foreign policy it is reported that T&T is opting out of the CARICOM plan to provide relief supplies to Cuba in favour of their own plan. Trinidad and Tobago is not joining Caricom in sending humanitarian aid to Cuba. Instead, Minister of Foreign and … Continue reading T&T continues to stay off-side CARICOM
Staff Reporter | March 24, 2026 WHILE affirming strong ties with the United States of America (USA) and expansion of security and capacity-building partnerships, President Dr Irfaan Ali has affirmed that discussions have not focused on the establishment of a US military base here. The President made these remarks on the sidelines of the launch of … Continue reading Advancement of Guyana, US military partnership to enhance protection of EEZ –President Ali says
The Shield of the Americas summit marked a turning point in Western Hemisphere diplomacy. By Diego Area, the president and CEO of Global Americans. March 10, 2026, 11:51 AM A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and several Latin American leaders over the weekend marked a shift in how Washington organizes hemispheric diplomacy. The Shield of … Continue reading Trump’s ‘Shield’ Against Multilateralism
Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Chris Sinckler. (BT) Shamar Blunt March 4, 2026 Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Chris Sinckler has announced plans to recalibrate Barbados’ foreign policy to navigate what he described as a rapidly shifting world order — while affirming that CARICOM will remain the island’s … Continue reading Barbados adjusting $80m foreign policy with CARICOM as ‘strategic anchor’
February 26, 2026 By W. Andy Knight As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders in St. Kitts this week, the region faces a moment of quiet but profound strategic consequence. Beneath the diplomatic courtesies and familiar rhetoric about partnership lies a deeper question: What place does the Caribbean occupy … Continue reading The Caribbean must not Become a Theatre of Great Power Politics
The Communique of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM is reproduced here. Some of the topics discussed at the meeting included: Renewal of CARICOM/US Cooperation Framework Haiti Support to Cuba Reparations Agenda COMMUNIQUE The Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Basseterre, … Continue reading COMMUNIQUE – Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM |24 -27 February 2026
Selected from this mornings media reporting... US ready to partner with CARICOM energy producers, sees role for Venezuela February 26, 2026 Wednesday told Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders that the American government was ready to work with Caribbean energy producing nations to help them reap the benefits of those resources, and he also envisaged a future … Continue reading Rubio engagement with CARICOM
February 25, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Cuba is facing rapidly worsening conditions driven by severe fuel shortages, prolonged blackouts and growing barriers to accessing food and health care. The energy crisis, further compounded by last year’s challenges, including Hurricane Melissa, has increased the vulnerability of millions of people. Today, the Honourable … Continue reading Canada provides assistance to the people of Cuba