Politics refers to the activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government or to influence the governance of a society. It involves the discussion and implementation of laws, regulations, and decisions that affect a community or nation.
Carib Sentinel | Bridgetown, Barbados — February 20, 2022 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Caribbean leaders convened at the 45th CARICOM Summit on Thursday, confronting Haiti’s spiraling security and political crisis as United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres unveiled a bold plan to stabilize the embattled nation. With gang violence crippling Haiti’s capital and elections stalled since President…
Carib Sentinel | St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — February 16, 2025 ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda — Member of Parliament Richard Lewis has ignited a fierce debate over the government’s proposed increase in vehicular license fees, urging Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s administration to reconsider the move amid mounting public backlash over the rising cost…
Carib Sentinel | Montego Bay, Jamaica — MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding has issued a fervent plea to Governor General Sir Patrick Allen to protect the independence of Jamaica’s Integrity Commission, urging the avoidance of politically charged appointments to the anti-corruption watchdog. Speaking at a People’s National Party (PNP) gathering in Montego…
St. George’s, Grenada — Grenada’s Parliament is embroiled in controversy after a viral social media video purportedly showed opposition MP Kate Lewis-Peters scrolling on her personal phone during a House of Representatives session, sparking accusations of rule-breaking and demands for an investigation into unauthorized recording practices within the legislative chamber. The Incident and Immediate Fallout…
In a virtual ceremony on Friday, February 7, 2025, Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques formally assumed his role as Dominica’s Ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and CARICOM, pledging to prioritize climate resilience, renewable energy, and regional solidarity. The event, hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister, underscored Dominica’s commitment to addressing shared…
St. George, Antigua — Joel Rayne, a rising star in Antigua and Barbuda’s political arena, solidified his position as the candidate to beat in the Antigua Labour Party (ABLP) St. George primary race following a pivotal executive meeting on Friday. A boisterous crowd of supporters packed the People’s Place headquarters, chanting Rayne’s campaign motto— “Let…
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a forceful condemnation of the United States’ reinstatement of Cuba on its controversial list of nations accused of sponsoring terrorism, a move first enacted by former President Donald Trump in 2017. The rebuke, highlighted by Antigua News Room on Saturday, underscores deepening regional criticism of U.S. policy…
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda — Caribbean unity has long been sold as a sacred creed, a post-colonial necessity for a region fractured by colonial empires and corporate exploitation. But in a fiery broadside that’s rattling diplomatic circles, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne is calling bullshit. “CARICOM is a marriage where some partners…
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates—February 4, 2025—Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is set to be honored today with the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity during a ceremony in Abu Dhabi, marking the United Nations’ International Day of Human Fraternity. The award recognizes her global advocacy for climate justice, economic equity, and cross-border collaboration. Established in…
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia — The Saint Lucian government has launched a dual-pronged task force to mitigate potential fallout from recent U.S. policy changes, including heightened tariffs and stricter immigration enforcement, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced Sunday, framing the move as critical to shielding the island’s economy and citizens from external shocks. The initiative, approved…
