‘A Whole of Country Approach’ Needed to Tackle Crime

‘A Whole of Country Approach’ Needed to Tackle Crime

By Julie Carrington, GIS | Editorial credit: SimplyAdrienne / shutterstock.com  Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is assuring the nation that Government will be doubling down on its call for a “whole of nation approach” to tackle the criminal elements, especially in light of the recent incidents, which included violent attacks on the elderly. Additionally, the […]

Statement By Prime Minister, The Honorable Mia Amor Mottley S.C., M.P, on the admission of the African Union to the G20

Statement By Prime Minister, The Honorable Mia Amor Mottley S.C., M.P, on the admission of the African Union to the G20

By Prime Minister Mia Mottley| September 11, 2023 It is with great joy and optimism that I join my fellow African brothers and sisters across the world to celebrate the African Union’s (AU) admission to participate in the Group of Twenty (G20) as a permanent member. That Africa, a continent with a population of 1.3 […]

Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General at Opening, First Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum, Barbados, 1 September 2022

Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General at Opening, First Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum, Barbados, 1 September 2022

Photo: Speaking at the 16th Raúl Prebisch Lecture by The Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 10 September 2019. The First CARICOM-Africa Summit held on 7 September 2021, opened a new chapter in the deep-rooted and strong relations between CARICOM and Africa. It set in motion various initiatives […]

UWI Celebrates Ralph Gonsalves and Mia Mottley

UWI Celebrates Ralph Gonsalves and Mia Mottley

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) proudly celebrates Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley who both recently received international recognition for their leadership and influence. On May 26, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves was conferred the Order of José Martí by President […]

Barbados PM Concerned About Crime

Barbados PM Concerned About Crime

Barbados is facing a new difficult situation: Homicide rates are now higher than ever in 2019 and 2020. The question is, will it be able to curb the violence down or will it catch up with some of its Caribbean neighbors? According to an article last month by Chris Dalby, Insight Crime, the numbers can […]

Mia Mottley: Leader, Trailblazer, Visionary, Phenomenal Woman

Mia Mottley: Leader, Trailblazer, Visionary, Phenomenal Woman

New York, NY – September 12, 2019: Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley attends 5th Annual Diamond Ball benefiting the Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street. (Shutterstock) By Victoria Falk, Special to CAW During this Women’s History Month, Caribbean American Weekly recognizes Mia Mottley, also known as Mia Amor Mottley, for her exceptional leadership […]

Prime Minister & Attorney General Sworn In

Prime Minister & Attorney General Sworn In

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley takes the Oath of Office before the President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason and officials, at State House, today. (C. Pitt/BGIS) By Sharon Austin, GIS Barbados  The new Barbados Government will continue its strong global engagement. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made this disclosure today after she […]