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SUMMARY - Toward Harmonized AI Policies and Recommendations for the Caribbean
https://isoclive.substack.com/p/caitf2026reportThe CTU Caribbean AI Task Force final report, launched today at the 1st Caribbean AI Forum. CARICOM is the only regional bloc of comparable standing with no collective AI governance instrument. Latin America and the Caribbean generate 6.6% of global GDP but capture 1.12% of global AI investment.
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SUMMARY - Toward Harmonized AI Policies and Recommendations for the Caribbean
https://isoclive.substack.com/p/caitf2026reportThe CTU Caribbean AI Task Force final report, launched today at the 1st Caribbean AI Forum. CARICOM is the only regional bloc of comparable standing with no collective AI governance instrument. Latin America and the Caribbean generate 6.6% of global GDP but capture 1.12% of global AI investment.
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Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew has announced a #CARICOM initiative in order to address the concerns affecting #Rastafarian communities across the #Caribbean and the world. https://wicnews.com/saint-kitts-nevis/pm-drew-announces-caricom-initiative-to-address-rastafarian-concerns
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What Happens When The Machine Has Never Heard of You?
Eddy Smith's essay on AI and St. Vincent hits close to home, literally. As someone born there, with family roots in Bequia, who works in cybersecurity and has spent two decades arguing for the open web, I recognise every word of it.https://islandinthenet.com/what-happens-when-the-machine-has-never-heard-of-you/
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What Happens When The Machine Has Never Heard of You?
Eddy Smith's essay on AI and St. Vincent hits close to home, literally. As someone born there, with family roots in Bequia, who works in cybersecurity and has spent two decades arguing for the open web, I recognise every word of it.https://islandinthenet.com/what-happens-when-the-machine-has-never-heard-of-you/
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@Miro_Collas
Tristemente aún cuando se agradecen las muestras de solidaridad de los amigos de Cuba, en realidad casi nadie (para no ser absolutos) se atreve a desobedecer a EUA, y no protege de las leyes extraterritoliales del bloqueo a sus empresas, por más palabras de apoyo que den. Lo otro es que con el valor de las ayudas, que vuelvo y repito se agradece y es un respiro para el pueblo cubano, la mejor manera de...
#AmericanEmpire
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@Miro_Collas
Tristemente aún cuando se agradecen las muestras de solidaridad de los amigos de Cuba, en realidad casi nadie (para no ser absolutos) se atreve a desobedecer a EUA, y no protege de las leyes extraterritoliales del bloqueo a sus empresas, por más palabras de apoyo que den. Lo otro es que con el valor de las ayudas, que vuelvo y repito se agradece y es un respiro para el pueblo cubano, la mejor manera de...
#AmericanEmpire
#reflexiones
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Cuba Aid Delay From CARICOM Raises Concerns – Orinoco Tribune
https://orinocotribune.com/cuba-aid-delay-from-caricom-raises-concerns/"However, nearly three months have elapsed since this pivotal announcement, and according to the Caribbean Network for Solidarity with Cuba, no substantial humanitarian support has reached Cuba, either collectively from CARICOM or from individual member Governments."
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Cuba Aid Delay From CARICOM Raises Concerns – Orinoco Tribune
https://orinocotribune.com/cuba-aid-delay-from-caricom-raises-concerns/"However, nearly three months have elapsed since this pivotal announcement, and according to the Caribbean Network for Solidarity with Cuba, no substantial humanitarian support has reached Cuba, either collectively from CARICOM or from individual member Governments."
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During the recent #CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis, a notable diplomatic absence occurred when #Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister, identified as “Soas,” declined to attend a meeting in #Nevis because of a fear of #seasickness. https://www.stvincenttimes.com/tt-minister-skips-key-caricom-caucus-in-nevis-over-seasickness-gonsalves/
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Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission Sir Hilary Beckles (vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies) described the adoption by the 80th UN General Assembly of the Resolution designating the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity, as a “historic, landmark decision.”
#reparations #slavery #UNresolution #CrimeAgainstHumanity #CARICOM #Caribbean
https://repeatingislands.com/2026/03/29/un-resolution-recognizes-slavery-as-the-greatest-crime-against-humanity/ -
Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission Sir Hilary Beckles (vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies) described the adoption by the 80th UN General Assembly of the Resolution designating the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity, as a “historic, landmark decision.”
#reparations #slavery #UNresolution #CrimeAgainstHumanity #CARICOM #Caribbean
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Well, this is awkward. People forget the pressure on Cuba has been multipronged. And it impacts the larger Caribbean.
Especially when the incentives to retain local doctors are not high, and their numbers demonstrate it.
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Well, this is awkward. People forget the pressure on Cuba has been multipronged. And it impacts the larger Caribbean.
Especially when the incentives to retain local doctors are not high, and their numbers demonstrate it.
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The #Caribbean Community ( #CARICOM ) has announced they will provide humanitarian support to #Cuba as tensions rise with the United States. https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-news/2026/03/10/caricom-to-provide-humanitarian-support-to-cuba-as-tensions-rise-with-us/
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Caribbean countries pledge humanitarian support for Cuba amid rising tensions with US
Disagreement among Caricom members hampers unified response on Cuban sovereignty and US intervention in the region
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/caribbean-countries-pledge-humanitarian-support-for-cuba-amid-rising-tensions-with-usfrom #TheGuardian
Feb. 28, 2026At the opening of the conference there were calls for dialogue to de-escalate the tensions between Cuba and the #US, with Jamaica’s prime minister Andrew Holness raising concerns about the “severe economic hardship, energy shortages and growing humanitarian strain” and its potential consequences on the wider region.
On Friday, the chair of #Caricom, St Kitts and Nevis prime minister, Terrance Drew, said that the 15-country bloc will be responding “in a significant way to help the humanitarian situation in #Cuba” within a month.
#NuestraAméricaConvoy
#OilForCuba!
#EndTheBlockadeEmbargo
#CubaSolidarity
#LetCubaLive
#EndSanctionsAgainstCuba #OffTheList
#LatinAmerica #Caribbean
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Caribbean countries pledge humanitarian support for Cuba amid rising tensions with US
Disagreement among Caricom members hampers unified response on Cuban sovereignty and US intervention in the region
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/caribbean-countries-pledge-humanitarian-support-for-cuba-amid-rising-tensions-with-usfrom #TheGuardian
Feb. 28, 2026At the opening of the conference there were calls for dialogue to de-escalate the tensions between Cuba and the #US, with Jamaica’s prime minister Andrew Holness raising concerns about the “severe economic hardship, energy shortages and growing humanitarian strain” and its potential consequences on the wider region.
On Friday, the chair of #Caricom, St Kitts and Nevis prime minister, Terrance Drew, said that the 15-country bloc will be responding “in a significant way to help the humanitarian situation in #Cuba” within a month.
#NuestraAméricaConvoy
#OilForCuba!
#EndTheBlockadeEmbargo
#CubaSolidarity
#LetCubaLive
#EndSanctionsAgainstCuba #OffTheList
#LatinAmerica #Caribbean
#news #politics #USpol #MarcoRubio #Trump -
#Caribbean leaders participating in the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community ( #CARICOM ) traveled to #Nevis on Thursday for a special leaders’ retreat. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/caricom-leaders-hold-private-retreat-in-nevis-to-tackle-regions-challenges/
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COMUNICADO | #Venezuela rechaza declaraciones de la primera ministra de #TrinidadYTobago contra #Venezuela en reunión de la #Caricom https://www.psuv.org.ve/temas/notici...
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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her Government is preparing to receive #StKitts and #Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew, after he signalled interest in visiting #Trinidad and #Tobago in his capacity as chair of #Caricom. https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/pm-confirms-preparations-to-receive-caricom-chair-amid-ongoing-tensions-6.2.2501777.25b3e88e14
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Yes, the present #gortt has been dealing with the #Trump administration possibly even before they won the election. Much of the same attitude is claimed by some observers as well. Others are almost MAGA in inclination. It has been interesting to watch in the local media. It is quite possible the PM was allowed to believe some things. #CARICOM is as imperfect as the lack of congruence between members.
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Yes, the present #gortt has been dealing with the #Trump administration possibly even before they won the election. Much of the same attitude is claimed by some observers as well. Others are almost MAGA in inclination. It has been interesting to watch in the local media. It is quite possible the PM was allowed to believe some things. #CARICOM is as imperfect as the lack of congruence between members.
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The #CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on #Cricket has strongly called for comprehensive reforms in West Indies cricket. Deep concerns were expressed over the sport’s current state, demanding immediate action from Cricket West Indies. https://www.caribbeanlife.com/caricom-leaders-demand-west-indies-cricket-reform/
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June 1, 2025, is a big day for the #Caribbean. Starting today, people from #CARICOM countries will be able to move more freely between member states. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/freedom-day-for-caribbean-movement-of-the-people/
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Ambassador David Prendergast, who works with #CARICOM on sector programs, shared some good news about the Caribbean region’s progress in #agriculture under the 25 x 2025+5 plan. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/goats-going-gangbusters-in-caricom/
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#CARICOM is working to grow its “blue economy” using the sea for jobs and growth, warning that #plasticpollution could ruin those hopes. Leaders stressed that protecting #marine life and cutting plastic waste are key to the region’s future. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/trash-talk-caricom-declares-war-on-plastic-waste/
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#CARICOM is working to grow its “blue economy” using the sea for jobs and growth, warning that #plasticpollution could ruin those hopes. Leaders stressed that protecting #marine life and cutting plastic waste are key to the region’s future. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/trash-talk-caricom-declares-war-on-plastic-waste/
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This week, #Caribbean Community ( #Caricom ) governments attempted to push back against the Trump administration’s travel restriction plans for various nations. https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/03/20/caribbean-governments-push-back-against-trump/
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St. Kitts and #Nevis, along with other #CARICOM territories, find themselves in a difficult position following a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Mario Rubio, essentially pushing regional leaders to sever ties with #Cuba’s medical brigade. https://www.winnmediaskn.com/debate-continues-over-regions-position-on-cuba/
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#Barbados’ Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman, Mia Amor Mottley, has announced that the region is close to finalizing plans for the free movement of #CARICOM nationals starting June 1. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/caribbean-progressing-on-open-borders-and-tariff-trade-trammels/
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#Barbados’ Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman, Mia Amor Mottley, has announced that the region is close to finalizing plans for the free movement of #CARICOM nationals starting June 1. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/caribbean-progressing-on-open-borders-and-tariff-trade-trammels/
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Con la asistencia de la Presidenta @EU_Commission, @vonderleyen, los Jefes de Gobierno de #CARICOM se reunieron en Barbados en su 48ª Reunión Ordinaria.
Su presencia reafirmó el compromiso UE de profundizar sus relaciones y su asociación con El Caribe.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_518
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La Presidenta @EU_Commission, @vonderleyen, asistirá mañana a la 48ª reunión de #CARICOM en Bridgetown 🇧🇧 , junto con 15 jefes de gobierno.
El objetivo es fortalecer la presencia🇪🇺en la región y sentar las bases para la Cumbre UE-CELAC prevista para el último trimestre de 2025.
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A #CARICOM group met on December 18 to talk about reducing #greenhouse gas #emissions from ships. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/caricom-group-meets-about-shipping-emissions-and-blue-economy/
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A week after #Caricom, the #Caribbean regional bloc, and the #US, #Canada and #France agreed a "transitional council" for #Haiti, armed gangs attacked two upscale neighborhoods in the capital Port au Prince, leaving at least a dozen people dead. Is Haiti beyond a failing state? #thisweekthosebooks offers crucial context with 2 great reads https://thisweekthosebooks.substack.com/p/haiti-failed-state-collapse-gangs
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While western corporate msm spread headlines and reports on #gangs in #Haiti it is western empire that is the real gang carrying out an #occupation in Haiti to prevent African sovereignty.
Palestine gave us clarity about the nazis in Ukraine, we need this clarity when it comes to Haiti. ☝🏽 🇭🇹 🔥 🕊️
"Why is CARICOM Betraying Haiti on Behalf of the U.S.?"
By: Jemima Pierre
#HandsOffHaiti #CARICOM #Aristide #France #Canada #CoreGroup #UnitedNations #Germany #Brazil
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RT by @EU_Partnerships: On Thursday 23 Nov we launched the EU-CARIFORUM Food Security Programme at the Secretariat 🇬🇾. Food and nutrition security is one of the highest priorities for #CARICOM. Read about the expected benefits of the program at https://shorturl.at/pxDL7
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/SG_CARICOM/status/1728058336069767413#m
[2023-11-24 14:29 UTC]
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The fifteen Caricom States and the Dominican Republic adopted in 2020 a strategy known as the “Roadmap for the Implementation of Caribbean Priority Actions on the Illicit Proliferation of Firearms and Ammunition throughout the Caribbean sustainably by 2030.”#SaintLucia #Caricom #RoadmapforFirearms
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@MarciIen: Great discussion with Prime Minister @miaamormottley and Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau, focusing on our strong Canada-Barbados relationship, the economy and our shared commitment to addressing climate change. 🇨🇦🇧🇧
#CARICOM https://twitter.com/MarciIen/status/1715183798222999723/photo/1
