On September 12, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic declaration calling for an immediate ceasefire, the recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state, and “time-bound, irreversible steps” toward a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. This declaration—backed by 142 countries, with only 10 opposed and 12 abstentions—marked a significant turning point in global […]
By: Mary Campbell In an era where smartphones have become indispensable extensions of our daily lives, the revelation that government agencies can secretly transform them into tracking devices raises profound questions about privacy, civil liberties, and constitutional rights. Recent reports confirm that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has repeatedly deployed “fake cell towers,” also […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has proposed a Road Map for Haiti. It is ambitious, detailed, and promising if adequately owned by Haitians. But plans don’t save people; action, commitment, and accountability do. Haitians must set priorities, approve budgets, and be accountable to their citizens […]
By: Sir Ronald Sanders |Editorial credit: Gobierno de Guatemala, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons On August 5, a website I had never encountered published a hatchet job on Albert Ramdin, who took office as Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) less than two months ago. The article claimed to expose “lavish spending” […]
On August 13, the Department of State took steps to impose visa restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadian government officials, and their family members, for their complicity in the Cuban regime’s medical mission scheme in which medical professionals are ‘rented’ by other countries at high prices and most of the revenue is kept by the […]
By Janet Howard | Photo courtesy of Justin Brannan Campaign In the bustling world of New York City politics, where the stakes are as high as the skyscrapers, Justin Brannan emerges as a passionate contender for NYC Comptroller. As the city’s financial watchdog, Brannan’s vision is clear: “Knowledge is power,” he states emphatically, emphasizing the […]
By Staff Writer |Photo: Facebook For the first time in its history, Trinidad and Tobago’s main opposition party, the People’s National Movement (PNM), is being led in Parliament by a woman. Arima MP and veteran politician Pennelope Beckles-Robinson was sworn in as Opposition Leader on May 6 at President’s House in St Ann’s, following the […]
By Kenneth Mohammed, THE GUARDIAN A state of emergency has been declared amid unprecedented gun violence, but no one in our stagnating government is taking responsibility. Just before the new year, Trinidad and Tobago’s government declared a state of emergency after a weekend of gun violence. Trinidad and Tobago, a country of about 1.5 million people and once the […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The similarities between the 19th-century opium trade and today’s alcohol and tobacco industries illustrate capitalism’s tendency to prioritize profit over public health. These examples highlight the ethical dilemmas posed by unregulated markets and emphasize the necessity for enhanced accountability and stricter regulations. Introduction The pursuit of wealth and economic dominance has […]
Photo credit: Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), through its Office of Integrity, Compliance, and Accountability (ICA), is today hosting a free virtual “Expert Forum on Anti-Corruption in the Age of AI” in observance of International Anti-Corruption Day. The forum is bringing together global experts to discuss the opportunities and risks artificial intelligence […]
