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Dear Friends of the Canada-Caribbean Institute
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Bridgetown, Barbados — Between US$8 billion and US$10 billion of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) annual imports, roughly one quarter to one third of the Region’s non-fuel import bill are exposed to the transit restrictions now taking effect at the Panama Canal, according to preliminary analysis by the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO). The CPSO is advising importers and governments to plan …
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Beyond Borders: Converting the Canada Mission into trade, investment and lasting partnerships.In this week’s Express Business – Chamber Matters, TT Chamber CEO Dr. Vashti Guyadeen reflects on the Canada Trade & Investment Mission 2026, held from August 27 to September 2.The mission brought together 25 participants across food and agriculture, tourism, technology, construction, professional services, retail and publishing, with a …
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September 4, 2026 The following editorial is authored by Professor Canute S. Thompson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Undergraduate Studies, The University of the West Indies. The future of higher education, and universities in particular, faces substantial challenges. A few facts illustrate the dire realities. In the United Kingdom, about fifty (50) universities face the risk of closure in the next few years, …
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Nick Murray · The Canadian Press September 08, 2026 PM says pivot will come at a cost, but 'it doesn't come close to the cost of standing still' OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning Canadians the country's pivot away from the United States will "come at a cost" — but insists the alternative would be far worse. In a national video …
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The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is a biennial summit bringing together Heads of Government, Ministers, and representatives from business, civil society, and youth organisations. CHOGM will take place from 1 – 4 November 2026 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. The 2026 meeting will mark a significant event for the Caribbean nation. As Antigua and Barbuda prepares to …
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Overview Join the CanAfro Research Institute for the official virtual launch of the Daily ABR dashboard Date and Time Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Toronto Time Online Event About This Event The official virtual launch of our first Daily ABR Tracker Dashboard. This milestone project was made possible through generous funding received from the Foundation for Black Communities …
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Friday, September 4th, 2026 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is stepping up its engagement with Haiti as the country moves closer to elections, with the Community’s Eminent Persons Group (EPG) currently in the country for discussions with a range of Haitian stakeholders. In a September 3, 2026 statement and address to the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council, CARICOM Secretary-General …
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Date: September, 10, 2026 Time: 2:30 am - 4:30 pm Location: York Lanes Room 280N A Documentary Film by Kaneal Gayle Film Overview In the immediate aftermath of a devastating hurricane, communities across Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny, and St. James in Jamaica were thrust into a fragile reality where survival, grief, and resilience unfolded side by side. This documentary chronicles …
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September 6, 2026 Natricia Duncan Caribbean correspondeny Slavery’s legacy continues ‘to deprive our country and our people’, says minister, as group prepares to appeal to Jamaica’s head of state A landmark petition is to be handed to King Charles by Jamaica over slavery reparations, aiming to confront historical crimes that still disadvantage former British colonies, the Caribbean nation’s culture minister has said. The …
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