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
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Flashback: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar fields questions from the media during a post-Cabinet news conference at the Red House in May. Standing behind her, from left, are Attorney General John Jeremie, Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander, Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo, Labour Minister Leroy Baptiste, Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal and Sport Minister Phillip Watts. —Photo: … Continue reading PM: Caricom has chosen Venezuela over T&T
October 19, 2025 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago stood apart from its Caribbean Community (Caricom) neighbours, declining to back a regional position on key security and regional stability issues, including the growing presence of the United States military in the region. According to a statement issued by Caricom on Saturday, heads … Continue reading T&T opts not to endorse Caricom position amid US military strikes
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…
Despite the recent "war of words" with Venezuela, and her strong support for the involvement of U.S. military in the region, Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar suggests that T&T can reach an agreement with Venezuela on the issue of the "Dragon" gas project. Trinidad and Tobago PM prepared to lead talks in Venezuela on Dragon … Continue reading Trinidad’s complicated relationship with Venezuela…
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
July 5, 2025 (Trinidad Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago and India have formalised 15 new agreements spanning health, education, agriculture, digital services, trade, and culture. One of the standout agreements is the Memorandum of Understanding on Quick Impact Projects (QIPs). “Through this MOU, the government of India will provide grant funding for the implementation of short … Continue reading Indian PM Modi visits Trinidad and Tobago