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
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
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”
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
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
By Jacqueline Charles Updated December 21, 2025 Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley is accusing his nation's current leader of "betraying" regional sovereignty on behalf of the United States, warning that she risks reducing the oil-rich twin-island nation to "a vassal state." Rowley, who stepped down as leader of both his country and the People's National … Continue reading In the Caribbean, a dispute over sovereignty and Washington’s influence
Friday, November 21st, 2025 Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has warned that “it is only a matter of time before Caricom implodes,” accusing regional leaders of “cavorting around the region and interfering in the affairs and elections of member states,” according to the Jamaica Observer. Her sharp rebuke came in response to claims … Continue reading Persad-Bissessar warns of CARICOM implosion amid row with Gonsalves
Akash Samaroo, Lead Editor - Politics akash.samaroo@cnc3.co.t October 29, 2025 After accusing Caricom of betraying Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her Government will now look to significantly realign its foreign policy with a focus on countries outside of the region. Yesterday, Persad-Bissessar reiterated that she does not view Caricom as a “reliable partner” and … Continue reading PM signals major foreign policy shift; T&T looks beyond Caricom