Lifting Haiti: A Caribbean Call to Action

“The sea separates us, but the spirit unites us.” – Caribbean Proverb Imagine the strength of the Caribbean if every island nation looked beyond its borders—not just as neighbors, but as kin. Haiti, the world’s first black republic and a beacon of freedom, has borne the weight of centuries of injustice. Yet, its people remain resolute, creative, and culturally rich beyond measure. What if we, especially within the Caribbean, came together not in pity—but in purpose—to lift our Haitian brothers and sisters? This isn’t just an emotional plea. It’s a strategic, moral, and cultural awakening. The Caribbean cannot rise fully…

A New Chapter for CARICOM: PM Holness Charts Bold Course as Chairman

As of July 1, 2025, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica assumed the rotating chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), stepping into a role that demands clarity, courage, and collective conviction. His appointment arrived not with ceremony alone, but with urgency—just ahead of the recently concluded 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Now, with the dust settled from the summit and leaders returning to their nations, the region reflects on what was said, what was promised, and what must now begin. From his opening remarks to the closing press briefing, Holness…