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Trinidad and Tobago #USmilitary airports access expands as tensions with #Venezuela grow and Caracas halts #gastalks with the Caribbean nation.
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NDP topples Gonsalves' ULP in St Vincent and the Grenadines The NDP won the 2025 national elections in St Vincent & the Grenadines, defeating Ralph Gonsalves' U...

The NDP won the 2025 national elections in St Vincent & the Grenadines, defeating Ralph Gonsalves' ULP. NDP leader Godwin Friday will become the new Prime Minister. #CaribbeanPolitics #News

#Neocolonialism #Maroons
#CaribbeanPolitics #Bauxite
#IndigenousPeople #Slavery
Jamaica’s eminent scholar, Professor Louis Moyston regards Maroons as ‘traitors' who should be crushed by the Jamaican government and their historical lands taken away.

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Jalil Dabdoub | Trapped in tribalism: A nation held hostage — even in the face of disaster Recently, I debated someone who took issue with my view that Jamaicans still see politics almost exclusively through orange and green lenses. While the overt violence of old has faded, political triba...

#JailDabdoud #CaribbeanPolitics #News #Jamaica #HurricaneMissa

Jail Dabdoud criticizes political tribalism in Jamaica.

“We cannot strengthen infrastructure, modernize response systems, or adapt to climate change if every change of government resets the agenda.”

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Backlash in St. Kitts and Nevis as Ex-Prime Minister Denounces Project Destiny and SSZ Act as a Betrayal of Sovereignty By JamRadio Caribbean News Desk A political storm erupts in St. Kitts & Nevis as former PM warns “Project Destiny” drags the nation back to the era of Trans‑Atlantic...

Former PM of St. Kitts & Nevis Slams “Project Destiny as Apartheid State - and says it drags us back to slavery.” The "SSZ Act" sparks fury as sovereignty, land, and justice hang in the balance. #ProjectDestiny #Nevis #CaribbeanPolitics #SSZ

#CaribbeanPolitics

Jamaica cya rebuild from Hurricane Melissa AND pay IMF blood-sweat money at di same time.
If people hungry, homeless & hopeless — what “debt sustainability” really mean?
#PeopleBeforeDebt #BittaTruth #RebuildJamaica
#FightBack
#World #News

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#CaribbeanPolitics
#World #News

Hurricane Melissa show we who important: NOT creditors. Not big shots. Not foreign governments.
Is di people who suffer. Rebuild dem first.

#PeopleBeforeDebt
#RebuildNotRepay #JamaicaStrong
#AfroCaribVybz
#BittaTruth
#FightBack

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ClimateJustice

Western “aid” dry up… but dem military still drop billions to kill poor people.
Jamaica must survive on courage, creativity & Caribbean solidarity.
#FightBack #CaribbeanPolitics
#BloodForOil
#PeopleBeforeDebt
#AfroCaribVybz
#BittaTruth
#World #News

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Foreign giant RUSAL profits while Jamaica bleeds — from scandium patents to unpaid levies, the fight for justice not over!
#Geopolitics #Imperialism #CaribbeanPolitics #RUSAL #IMFDebtSlavery #GlobalSouth #Sovereignty

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JAMAICA | PNP Demands Regional Response to U.S. Military Strikes Opposition Senator calls for urgent CARICOM action after deadly drone attacks leave dozens dead, including two Trinidadians KINGSTON, Jamaica....

#CaribbeanPolitics #US #Venezuela #Jamaica
#CaribbeanPeaceZone

The opposition People's National Party, Jamaica has condemned the dangerous escalation of military action in Caribbean waters, by the U.S. resulting in dozens of deaths including two Trinidadians.
#News

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Mark Golding | We have the capacity to turn things around Sixty three years ago, our island home, Jamaica, dared to be bold. On August 6, 1962, Jamaica raised its flag for the first time and declared to the world that we would chart our own course and write ...

#JamaicaVotes2025
#CaribbeanPolitics
#News #MarkGolding
Jamaicans are extraordinary people... Ours is the unbreakable spirit of a people determined to build a future on a foundation of freedom, justice and unity.
#Jamaica
#VotePNP
#Freedom
#Justice
#AfroCaribVybz
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PNP lay preacher says God not pleased with JLP, predicts party’s downfall WESTERN BUREAU: With the countdown to the impending general election now gathering steam, a religious flavour is seemingly creeping into the mix as, while the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) were staging a gospel concert in St Thomas last Sunday...

#JamaicaVote2025
#CaribbeanPolitics

"The Lord has heard the cry of his people and has said enough is enough,"Jamaican Pastor Rev Errol Lamey, said prophesying the downfall of the JLP Government and the rise of the Opposition PNP. #JamaicaGleaner
#AfroCaribVybz

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Caribbean leaders hail ICJ climate ruling as ‘historic’ win for small island states PM of St Vincent and the Grenadines says ruling will strengthen the Caribbean’s negotiating power when it comes to climate change reparations

#ClimateJustice #ICJ
#CaribbeanPolitics
Leaders in the Caribbean have hailed the outcome of the international court of justice (ICJ) climate change case as a “historic legal victory” for small island states everywhere
#ClimateChange
#NorrisRMcDonald
#AfroCaribVybz
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call for consultant Roots of Hate - Caribbean Noor is looking for a critical researcher with a grounding in feminist and anti-colonial methodology and strong familiarity with Caribbean political geographies. Previous work in or alongside movements and demonstrated capacity to trace material, ideological, and discursive power are desirable. apply before may 16, 2025 * A one-page proposal outlining your proposed research question(s), scope, and methodology. Reflect your understanding of the report’s goals and suggest a clear direction or focus area within the Caribbean region. * Suggested timeline and work plan for the research project. * A CV detailing your relevant experience. * A letter of interest (maximum two pages) explaining your motivation for this work, your connection to the region or themes, and how your background aligns with Noor’s political vision and goals for this report. Please send all documents to: mbabker@wearenoor.org

Noor is hiring a research consultant for our Roots of Hate report on fascist & fundamentalist actors in the Caribbean.
💰 USD 6000 | 🗓️ 4 months | 📅 Starts May 26
Apply by May 16 – more info: drive.google.com/file/d/19JSl...

#FeministJobs #RootsOfHate #CaribbeanPolitics

Former PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar wins election in Trinidad and Tobago
#TrinidadElection #KamlaPersadBissessar #CaribbeanPolitics
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Progressive Partei gewinnt Parlamentswahl in Trinidad und Tobago

Politischer Umbruch in #TrinidadAndTobago: Die #UNC feiert ein Comeback! Kamla Persad-Bissessar wird erneut Premierministerin – mit einem klaren Fokus auf soziale Gerechtigkeit, Wirtschaft & Sicherheit. #Election2025 #CaribbeanPolitics

Rubio a Maduro Cualquier Amenaza a Guyana Será un Grave Error (video) ow.ly/ywEm50VqikE #Maduro #Guyana #ExxonMobil #Rubio #DiplomaticTensions #EnergySecurity #BorderDispute #USVenezuelaRelations #CaribbeanPolitics #OilIndustry #video

Small Garden, Bitter Weed: Struggle and Change in Jamaica Small Garden, Bitter Weed: Struggle and Change in Jamaica [George Beckford, Michael Witter] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Small Garden, Bitter Weed: Struggle and Change in Jamaica

#AfroCaribBookRiddims #BookAlert #CaribbeanPolitics
"Small Garden, Bitter Weed: Struggle and Change in Jamaica." by Professor Michael Witter & George Beckford (now deceased) reveals the 1970s #Caribbean #TheIMF #Struggle #MichaelManley #Imperialism #Economics

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#NewBookAlert #CaribbeanPolitics #BookLovers #News 'LAND OF MY BIRTH: A Historical Sketch of the First Forty Years of the People’s National Party of Jamaica' by Leroy Cooke https://www.amazon.com/LAND-MY-BIRTH-Historical-National-ebook/dp/B09DYVS4TH #IMF #DevelopmentEconomics #PoliticalConflicts #imperialism #SocialJustice #ProgressiveVoices

#NewBookAlert #CaribbeanPolitics #BookLovers #News 'LAND OF MY BIRTH: A Historical Sketch of the First Forty Years of the People’s National Party of Jamaica' by Leroy Cooke https://www.amazon.com/LAND-MY-BIRTH-Historical-National-ebook/dp/B09DYVS4TH #IMF #DevelopmentEconomics #PoliticalConflicts #imperialism #SocialJustice #ProgressiveVoices

#NewBookAlert #CaribbeanPolitics #BookLovers #News 'LAND OF MY BIRTH: A Historical Sketch of the First Forty Years of the People’s National Party of Jamaica'
by Leroy Cooke www.amazon.com/LAND-MY-BIRT...
#IMF #DevelopmentEconomics #PoliticalConflicts #imperialism #SocialJustice #ProgressiveVoices