Sherritt's mining and processing facility in Moa, Cuba. Photo by Sherritt International Losing Sherritt represents a heavy blow for Cuba Bloomberg News, Stephen Wicary Sherritt International Corp. halted joint venture activities in Cuba after U.S. President Donald Trump expanded U.S. sanctions on the communist-run Caribbean country. The Canadian mining company, one of the island’s largest foreign investors, is taking … Continue reading Canadian miner Sherritt pulls out of Cuba on sanctions threat
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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
The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and mining Cuba’s government has said new sanctions imposed on the island by Donald Trump amounted to “collective punishment”, as an enormous 1 May procession outside the American embassy in Havana vowed to “defend the homeland”. In an executive order … Continue reading Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’
By Nand Bardouille April 28, 2026 Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago — 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 What is behind growing disunity in the Caribbean Community bloc? (Opinion)
These papers are a very useful contribution to understanding the current context in the Caribbean. Last month, the Global South Policy Hub hosted a first roundtable discussion for their Congress Connect Fellows on the impact of US foreign policy in the Caribbean, and recommendations for advancing U.S.-Caribbean diplomacy and cooperation The discussion was based on … Continue reading The Global South Policy Hub releases papers on Caribbean – U.S. Relations
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
Graham Richardson and Phil Hahn Updated: April 19, 2026 at 10:25AM EDT Published: April 19, 2026 at 10:00AM EDT With the United States acting more like an economic foe than an ally under the presidency of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s former strength, built on our bond with America, has become a “weakness” that … Continue reading Forward Guidance: PM Carney declares U.S. ties now a ‘weakness’ in address to Canadians
By SIR RONALD SANDERS, April 7, 2026 THE Caribbean has not set out to loosen its trade dependence on the United States. It is being driven to do so. For generations, Caribbean importers and consumers have looked first to the American market. They have done so for reasons of preference and practicality. The United States … Continue reading Caribbean forced to reconsider US trade ties
PHOTO AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSERue de Matanzas, à Cuba Fort de liens tissés depuis des décennies, le Canada a l’occasion de passer de la parole aux actes en s’engageant envers le pays au moment où il en a le plus besoin, estiment d’ex-membres de l’ambassade du Canada à La Havane. Publié le 6 avril Lise Filiatrault - Ex-ambassadrice du … Continue reading “Cuba est un test pour le Canada”
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