In the Caribbean, a dispute over sovereignty and Washington’s influence

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

’45 YEARS IS ENOUGH’ – ROWLEY TO BOW OUT OF ELECTED POLITICS

Anna Ramdass  Jan 3, 2025  At the end of a press conference in Tobago on Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley disclosed that he would not be offering himself as a candidate in the upcoming general election. Also, he said he would resign before the general election, constitutionally due before the end of the … Continue reading ’45 YEARS IS ENOUGH’ – ROWLEY TO BOW OUT OF ELECTED POLITICS

Caricom pushes Barbados Initiative

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley joined regional leaders in Bridgetown, Barbados for a meeting with a bipartisan United States Congressional delegation on Saturday. The meeting focused on several issues including security, economic and climate goals for the US and CARICOM. The Bridgetown Initiative is a call for urgent and … Continue reading Caricom pushes Barbados Initiative

Caricom’s region-wide arrest warrant template: Criminals beware

by Bert Wilkinson November 28, 2024 Caribbean Community leaders say they are about to add another weapon to their armor to fight violent crime in the region and will soon roll out an arrest warrant treaty that will target criminals across the 15-nation grouping. Leaders discussed the issue at a two-day mini summit in Guyana late … Continue reading Caricom’s region-wide arrest warrant template: Criminals beware

PM Dr. Keith Rowley tells Caricom heads: No safe harbours for criminals in Caribbean

CRIME CONCERNS: Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, the lead head with responsibility for crime and security, addresses Caricom heads of government at the second regional symposium Violence as a Public Health Issue on November 22 in Georgetown, Guyana. November 22, 2024 THE Prime Minister has vowed that criminals will not find any safe haven in … Continue reading PM Dr. Keith Rowley tells Caricom heads: No safe harbours for criminals in Caribbean