Caribbean-Africa Webinar Series Rapporteur’s Note
The SRC is pleased to share our Caribbean-Africa Webinar Series Rapporteur’s Note. It is the f...
Virtual Signing Ceremony for the UNCTAD 15 Host Country Agreement with Barbados
The Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley and UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr. Muk...
UWI Strengthening Canada-Caribbean Relations
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, Friday, 13 December 2019—Vice-Chancellor of The University of the ...
Implementing Brazil’s G20 Trade Agenda: A Catalyst for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
By Dr. Jan Yves Remy Brazil’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), held under the theme “Buildin...
Funding Climate Related Loss and Damage
We finally have a Fund for Responding to Climate-related Loss and Damage. Now, we must scale it up. ...
The IMO’s Revised GHG Strategy – What is Happening and Why Should Caribbean States Care?
The Caribbean’s maritime lifeline is under threat. As global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG...
Glimpses of the Remarkable Trade Life of Sir Shridath Ramphal
News of the passing of Sir Shridath last week continues to reverberate through the highest echelons ...
History Provides the Gift of Foresight
As a teenager I had the pleasure of spending several summers as a Junior Curator (JC) at the Barbado...
MITP Study Tour ‘24
On June 6, 2024, I was part of Cohort 21 from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Master of Scie...
The Inaugural Gender Equality Forum: A Landmark Event at SIDS4
The inaugural Gender Equality Forum (GEF) held on May 25-26 in Antigua and Barbuda was a monumental ...
Global Supply Chain Forum: My Reflections as a Trade Specialist
This past week, I had the privilege of attending the inaugural Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) join...
Enhancing Trade Training in CARICOM as an Imperative for Sustainable Development
As global trade complexities surge in response to sustainability challenges like climate change, eco...
Leveraging Trade Opportunities Between Dominica and Ghana Through Culture and Heritage
In January 2024, the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, went on a diplomatic mission to ...
Integrating Trade Facilitation into Climate Strategies
In the face of an escalating global climate disaster, global supply chains play a critical role, acc...
Crafting Gender-Responsive Trade Policies
On Friday 8th March, 2024 the SRC hosted our annual International Women’s Day LTC / Panel Disc...
SRC Director Featured on Morning Barbados
SRC Director Dr. Jan Yves Remy was featured on Morning Barbados today! Dr. Remy spoke about the Cent...
SRC Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
The Virtual event will include the award of our 2024 Distinguished Woman in Trade to Dr. Lystra Flet...
WTO MC13: Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement
The World Trade Organization's (WTO) upcoming 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13), takes place from F...
WTO Reform at WTO MC13: A Catalyst for Transformative Change in CARICOM
As the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) approaches, its once lackluster agenda has been infuse...
Remaking Trade Project – Villars Framework for a Sustainable Global Trade System
The SRC is pleased to share Version 2.0 of the Remaking Trade for a Sustainable Future Project’s (...
Will 2024 be a Pivotal Year for US-Caribbean Economic Relations?
It is the start of a new year; one filled with promise coupled with uncertainty amidst a growing cli...
A Tradee at COP28: My Impressions of the UNFCCC Climate Change Negotiations
The Dubai team preparing for 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework ...
Opportunities for Economic Growth and Development Presented by the Afreximbank-CARICOM Partnership
From 30-31 October 2023, Heads of Governments, delegates, private sector representatives, and other ...
A SIDS Perspective on Balancing Ocean Health and Wealth with Global Trade
As one of Earth’s most valuable natural resources, the ocean – which covers 70 percent of the pl...
Outcomes from the 2023 WTO Public Forum
On its website, the World Trade Organization (WTO) describes its annual as its largest outreach even...
3rd Annual Distinguished Owen S. Arthur Memorial (DOSAM) Lecture Series – Sept 28, 2023
The Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade, Law, Policy and Services (SRC) presents&nb...
SRC celebrates Africa-CARICOM Day!
The SRC joins with our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the African con...
My MITP Study Tour Experience
My biggest self-improvement decision to date was applying for the Masters in International Trade Pol...
Could trade help to achieve the 2023 Bridgetown Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health?
Ministers, as well as delegates from partner organizations, gathered in Barbados on June 14-16, 2023...
It’s Time To Overcome The Borders And Boundaries Creating Barriers
In a region with 15 full member states, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is comprised of numerous b...
SRC hosts Trade and Climate Change Workshop
On May 2-5, 2023, the SRC hosted a workshop entitled Trade and Climate Action: Shifting the Paradigm...
Applying Climate Commitments To Trade Between CARICOM and Canada
At the CARICOM Heads of Government Conference held in February 2023, regional leaders received the P...
Uncovering a Sustainable Digital Trade Pathway for the Caribbean
As a co-lead of the Remaking the Global Trading System for a Sustainable Future Project (The Remakin...
Interning with the African Export-Import Bank in Cairo, Egypt
As a Barbadian national, interning at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo Egypt fo...
Industrial Policy and Post-COVID19 Economic Transformation in CARICOM
Writing in an SRC Trading Thoughts back in May 2020, the author Joel K. Richards presciently posited...
Boosting CARIFORUM’s Trade Capacity Through Skills Training and Investment
When seeking to boost trade capacity, national and regional investment in skills and education is no...
Why the Bridgetown Initiative on Climate Finance is Good For Trade
It was not so long ago, in March 2022, that Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados went to the ...
Graduation Dinner 2022
Prof. V Eudine Barriteau Remarks...
Pound Volatility’s Implications for Caribbean Tourism and Trade
Winter is coming! And not in the Game of Thrones sense. The big news in currency markets on Monday, ...
When The Dust Settles From The Afri-Caribbean Trade Forum (2022), What’s Next?
When the curtain fell last week on the inaugural Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2...
US-CARICOM Trade & Investment Relations Webinar Series 3
Please join the SRC/US Embassy/CPC for our third and final webinar in our series on US-CARICOM Trade...
The Importance of the WTO
Pursuing the Masters in International Trade Policy offered by the Shridath Ramphal Centre for Intern...
WTO MC 12 Outcomes: What do they mean for the Caribbean?
Much of the trade policy world released a collective sigh of relief when on June 17 it was announced...
Transforming the “C” in “LAC” to Combat Global Trade Headwinds
For geographic purposes and statistical convenience, the Caribbean sub-region is often subsumed unde...
The 9th Summit of the Americas as a Reset for CARICOM-US Economic Relations
Whatever one might think of the politics of the Ninth Summit of the Americas due to take place 6-10 ...
Is this the CARICOM we want at fifty?
Forty-nine years ago, regional Prime Ministers agreed to the establishment of the Caribbean Communit...
Faculty of Social Science (FSS) Open Week – May 23-27, 2022
Join the Faculty of Social Sciences during their Open Week Series of Activities, May 23 – 27, 2022...
US Trade and Investment Webinar – Webinar 2
The SRC, in collaboration with the US Embassy to Bridgetown (Barbados) and the Caribbean Policy Cons...
A Call for Young Professionals to Transition Into the CSME as Entrepreneurs
The last time I wrote this column, my simple advice was to brace for impact…major disruption to yo...
Leveraging Web 3.0 Part 2: Digital Infrastructure and Potential Risks
In our first piece titled: Leveraging Web 3.0 to Boost Trade & Investment in the Orange Economy we e...
The WTO must deliver on PM Mottley’s message… and on the next-generation version of itself!
At a time when all is not well with international economic relations, a message of inclusiveness, eq...
Prime Minister of Barbados to be first guest speaker in WTO Presidential Lecture Series
H.E. Ms. Mia Amor Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, will be the first guest speaker of the WT...
Online Short Course – Trade Negotiations, Cooperation and Leadership
The SRC, together with the OECS Commission and CPDLL, is pleased to offer a short course on Trade Ne...
Video Recording – Advancing Women in Trade through UNCTAD Gender Declaration
For all those who missed the SRC special Lunch Time Chat held on 8th March 2022 in celebration of In...
Integrating Gender and Trade Policy in CARICOM for this Year’s International Women’s Day
It would be remiss not to highlight important strides made recently to advance the trade and gender ...
The Chamber and Barbados’ Trade Mission to Guyana
At bilateral negotiations held between President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and the Prime Mi...
Leveraging Web 3.0 to Boost Trade & Investment in the Orange Economy
A decline in tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic reminded the Caribbean of their need for economic ...
Advancing Women in Trade Through the UNCTAD Gender Declaration
Join us on 8th March 2022 for our Special International Women’s Day SRC Lunchtime Chat featuri...
The SRC-BCCI Agri-Trade Lab Pilot Project – Deadline Extended
Have you heard the deadline to register for the SRC-BCCI Agri-Trade Lab Pilot Project has been exten...
The WTO Services Domestic Regulation: Should CARICOM Countries Join?
Services providers – whether lawyers, accountants or IT professionals - know all too well the non-...
Caribbean Community Law & CCJ Online Short Course
Virtual programme on Caribbean Community Law & the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Bridgetown, ...
Video Recording – A 360 Degree Legal Perspective on Climate Change in the Caribbean
Video recording of the webinar A 360 Degree Legal Perspective on Climate Change in the Caribbean hel...
A 360 Degree Legal Perspective on Climate Change in the Caribbean – Webinar
This event is being organized jointly by the SRC with the American Society of International Law, and...
Season’s Greetings
Season’s Greetings from all of us at the SRC, thanks for your support in 2021! We look forward...
Video Recording – US-CARICOM Trade and Investment Relations Webinar 1
Video recording of the the first in the Webinar Series US-CARICOM Trade and Investment Relations ent...
The Last Mile to MC12
The World Trade Organization (WTO) approaches its 12th Ministerial Conference (of Ministers responsi...
US Trade and Investment Webinar Series – Webinar 1 – December 14, 2021
Join the SRC, in collaboration with the US Embassy to Bridgetown (Barbados) and the Caribbean Policy...
SRC and BCCI launch Agrilab Project!
On September 18, 2021 the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (...
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown funds University of the West Indies Regional Trade Research
From bottom left to top left to right – U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela, Professor Clive Landis...
Register TODAY for FREE ‘Women and Trade in the Americas’ Short Course!
The WTO Chairs of Barbados, Mexico and Chile are pleased to offer this short online course on Women ...
The UWI Cave Hill Shridath Ramphal Centre hosts Women and Trade in the Americas Training Programme
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. Tuesday, November 23, 2021— The Shridath Ramp...
Webinar 1 on “US-CARICOM Trade and Investment Relations” – December 14
Join the SRC, in collaboration with the US Embassy to Bridgetown (Barbados) and the Caribbean Policy...
Video Recording – Road to MC12 Webinar 1
Watch the recording of the first in the SRC and OECS’ two-part ‘Road to MC12’ Webi...
VIDEO RECORDING – 2nd Webinar in SRC/OECS Road to MC12 Series
In the lead-up to the World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12) i...
Brace For Impact… Major Disruption To The Yuletide Season Consumer
Approximately nearly 18 months since the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States were disrupted ...
The Road to WTO MC12 – Webinar 1
In the lead-up to the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva, the SRC and the OECS Mission in G...
From the Savannah to the Sea: Connecting Kenya and Barbados through Trade and Investment
On the side lines of the UNCTAD XV Conference hosted by Barbados on 3-7 October 2021, a growing co...
What was achieved at UNCTAD XV and what next?
In October 3-7, 2021, Barbados not only successfully hosted the Fifteenth Quadrennial Conference of ...
The Science of the COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar
Join us on October 28, 2021 (6-7 pm AST) for this upcoming webinar entitled “The Science of ...
Rebroadcast of Distinguished Owen Seymour Memorial Lecture – October 17, 2021
If you missed the live broadcast of our inaugural Distinguished Owen Seymour Arthur Memorial Lecture...
Can You Gig It? Leveraging The Gig Economy for Cross Border Trade in Services in the Caribbean
The COVID-19 pandemic has ensured that it can’t be business as usual – more firms are leveraging...
VIDEO RECORDING – SRC/UNCTAD15 LTC: The Battle for Climate Change Finance
On Thursday, September 30, the SRC and UNCTAD15 hosted a Lunch Time Chat on “The Battle for Cl...
SRC Trade Quick Guide – Trade in Environmental Goods
Our latest SRC Trade Quick Guide looks at trade in environmental goods. You can access the guide her...
SRC/UNCTAD 15 LTC on Climate Finance – Sept 30, 2021
Join the SRC and UNCTAD15 on Thursday, September 30 (12:30 PM AST) for our upcoming Lunch Time Chat ...
CARICOM SIDS and the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
By the time the World Trade Organization (WTO) holds its Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12) in No...
VIDEO RECORDING – Food For Thought – A Roundtable Discussion for Food Security in CARICOM
Thank you for all those who attended the SRC Lunchtime Chat Series in partnership with the BCCI on W...
Final Communique from the Africa-CARICOM Summit
On September 7, 2021, the Heads of State and Government of Members of the African Union and the Cari...
The UWI TradeLab law students produce Original Jurisdiction Case Digest for the CCJ
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (September 10, 2021). The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was o...
SRC and CDB co-host Inaugural Distinguished Owen Seymour Arthur Memorial Lecture
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – September 9, 2021 – Caribbean countries must adopt a resilience mod...
SRC LTC – Food For Thought – A Roundtable Discussion on Food Security in CARICOM
The SRC and the Barbados Chambers of Commerce and Industry are pleased to invite you to our upcoming...
Call for Consultancy
Coaches in Resource Efficiency & Circular Production (RECP) Coaching Program for MSMEs under the...
VIDEO RECORDING – Private Sector Investment for SDG Achievement Webinar
Thank you for all those who attended the Webinar on Facilitating Private Sector Investment for SDG A...
VIDEO RECORDING – Inaugural Distinguished Owen S. Arthur Memorial Lecture
On Wednesday, September 8, the SRC and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) co-hosted the Inaugural Dist...
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and CARICOM
On 14 July 2021, the European Union (EU) released its long-awaited proposal for a Carbon Border Adju...
Facilitating Private Sector Investment for SDG Achievement in Caribbean SIDS
The following is an adapted article from talking points delivered by esteemed panelist Mr. Matthew W...
SRC Newsletter for July 2021 now out!
Welcome to the July 2021 edition of our monthly SRC Newsletter! This will be our last newsletter u...
SRC welcomes new Director Dr. Jan Yves Remy
The SRC is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Director Dr. Jan Yves Remy. Dr. Remy joine...
Some reflections as I move into retirement – Neil C.A. Paul, outgoing SRC Director
Neil C.A. Paul As I move into another phase of my life, I am frequently asked to consider the road t...
NEW SRC Trade Quick Guide – Food Security and Trade!
This latest SRC Trade Quick Guide provides an introduction to food security, its strategic importanc...
Scholarship Applications Open to OECS Nationals
Applications are now open for the OECS-Masters in International Trade Policy (OECS-MITP) Scholarship...
VIDEO: SRC One-on-One Chat with Deodat Maharaj
In this SRC One-on-One Chat, our SRC trade researcher Alicia Nicholls chats with Mr. Deodat Maharaj,...
VIDEO LINK – Webinar 5: Caribbean-African Trade Webinar
Thank you to all who attended the final webinar in our Caribbean-Africa Trade Webinar seri...
SRC holds Webinar on Private Sector Investment for SDG Achievement
On Thursday, August 5, the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Servi...
Webinar 5 – Caribbean-African Trade Webinar Series
Join the SRC on Thursday, July 22nd for the 5th and final in our co-hosted webinar series on Caribb...
VIDEO LINK – Webinar 4: Caribbean-African Trade Webinar
Thank you to all who attended Webinar 4 in our Caribbean-Africa Trade Webinar series, whic...
SRC Policy Brief #2: An Overview of Food Security and Trade Across CARICOM
The SRC is pleased to announce the launch of its second SRC Policy Brief. This brief was authored by...
Webinar 4 – Caribbean-African Trade Webinar Series
Join the SRC on Tuesday, July 13th for the 4th in our co-hosted webinar series on Caribbean-Africa ...
VIDEO LINK – Webinar 3: Caribbean-African Trade Webinar
Thank you to all who attended Webinar 3 in our Caribbean-Africa Trade Webinar series, which took p...
Webinar 3 – Caribbean-African Trade Webinar Series
Join the SRC on Friday, July 9th for the 3rd in our co-hosted webinar series on Caribbean-Afric...
VIDEO LINK – Webinar 2: Caribbean-African Trade Webinar
Thank you to all who attended Webinar 2 in our Caribbean-Africa Trade Webinar series, whic...
Inaugural Distinguished Owen Seymour Arthur Memorial Lecture – July 17
Coming up July 19th is our inaugural Distinguished Owen Seymour Arthur Memorial Lecture! See flyer b...
Webinar 2 – Caribbean-Africa Trade Series
Join the SRC on Wednesday, June 30th for the 2nd in our co-hosted webinar series on Caribbean-Afric...
VIDEO LINK – Webinar 1: Caribbean-African Trade Webinar
Thank you to all who attended Webinar 1 in our Caribbean-Africa Trade Webinar series, which took pla...
New SRC Policy Brief on Investment and the SDGs
This brief authored by our trade researcher Alicia Nicholls is the first in the SRC’s new SDG ...
Caribbean-African Trade Webinar Series – June 22-July 22, 2021
The SRC is pleased to invite you to a webinar series we are co-hosting with Trapca, ...
The SRC congratulates Rebeca Grynspan on appointment as new UNCTAD SG
The SRC extends congratulations to Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica on her appointment as the next Se...
The CARICOM Commission’s Report on the Economy: Time to Play Your Part!
At the invitation of the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, I recently participated in a vibr...
TRIPS and Health: Moving towards a friendlier intellectual property regime
Over the past decade, global health issues, and questions about the impact of international trade on...
Same Cast, Time for a different script: A Sobering Welcome to Dr. Barnett
With the announcement of the upcoming retirement of Ambassador Irwin LaRocque in August 2021 as the ...
The WTO Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation: Perspectives & Opportunities
The Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States and the Permanent Mission of Canada to the WTO are ...
SRC Webinar – Trade and Natural Disasters – Video Recording
Get the chance to watch the video recording of the SRC webinar on Trade and Natural Disaster –...
SRC Webinar – Trade and Natural Disasters – May 18, 2021
The SRC is pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual webinar entitled “Trade and Natural Disas...
Diaspora Financing for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Caribbean
Although in recent years, Caribbean governments have accelerated their diaspora engagement efforts, ...
SRC LTC – The Caribbean Commission Report – Video Recording
For all those who missed our latest SRC Lunchtime Chat “The Caribbean Commission in the Econom...
SRC congratulates Dr. Carla Barnett on appointment as new CARICOM SG
The SRC extends its sincere congratulations to Dr. Carla Barnett on being chosen to be the Caribbean...
SRC Webinar – Trade and Natural Disasters – May 18, 2021
The SRC is pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual webinar entitled “Trade and Natural Disas...
Should Small States Embrace A Feminist Trade Policy?
Join the Faculty of Law Series on Wednesday, 26 May, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am AST via Zoom wit...
Apply Now !!!
Secure your future and get enrolled today. Become a leading trade expert with a Master’s in In...
Video Testimonials from our MITP Alum
To learn more about the benefits of our Masters in International Trade Policy (MITP) programme, hear...
Happy National Heros Day
The SRC would like to join Barbados as they celebrate and recognize some of the brave men and women ...
My Experience at the Model WTO International 2021
As a freshly minted graduate and alumnus of the Masters in International Trade Policy (MITP) Program...
Unleashing the Potential of Youth in International Trade
Youth unemployment, defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as persons aged 15-24 see...
SRC LTC – THE CARIBBEAN COMMISSION ON THE ECONOMY REPORT WITH A FOCUS ON THE CSME – May 12, 2021
The SRC is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Lunchtime Chat. Professor Avinash Persaud and Ms. T...
OACPS/EU Post-Cotonou Agreement – Text Initialing Ceremony, Brussels, April 15...
Fishbowl Conversation Series 2021 – BCSI
The BCSI will be hosting a brief orientation session on Tuesday, 20th April at 10:00 am AST. Come, j...
St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Round Rally
The Management and Staff of the Shridath Ramphal Centre express their solidarity with the government...
CARICOM Commission on the Economy Report
Come join The Cave Hill School of Business as they host a free webinar entitled “CARICOM Commi...
WTO Young Professionals Programme 2022 – APPLICATIONS OPEN!
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking candidates for THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION YOUNG PROFESSIONAL...
ITC/SRC/CEDA Webinar Series – Video Recordings
Get the chance to watch Sessions 1 and 2 of the SRC in collaboration with the International Trade Ce...
COVID-19 and challenges for financing for development: UNCTAD15 civil society discussion series
On April 7, UNCTAD will be hosting the first in its online discussions with civil society to be hel...
The State of the Union Fringe Event
The State of the Union will celebrate this historic occasion, to debate and reflect on the theme&nbs...
Towards a Post-Brexit UK-Caribbean Relationship
Having not met in five years, the United Kingdom-Caribbean Ministerial Forum (hereafter Ministerial ...
SRC Quick Guide on Investment Facilitation
Our newest SRC Quick Guide looks at the topic of Investment Facilitation. Investment Facilitation ha...
A Brief Reflection on Lamy’s Henry Gill Memorial Lecture: New Global Trade Currents, New Caribbean Responses?
On March 17, inst. Pascal Lamy, the former EU Trade Commissioner and WTO Director-General delivered ...
Services Zones for Post-COVID-19 Recovery and Development
At a Covid-19 press conference held on February 15, 2020, it was mentioned in passing that the Gover...
15th UNCTAD Session To Be Virtual Event
From the Barbados Government Information Service (GIS): The 15th Session of the United Nations Confe...
Henry Gill Memorial Lecture: Call for Reaction – Video Recording
The Shridath Ramphal Centre (Cave Hill, UWI) and the Institute of International Relations (St. Augus...
DAOC Webinar – BREXIT: Implications for the Caribbean and the Future of UK-Caribbean Relations – March 31
The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean (DAOC) will be hosting a webinar entitled Brexit: Impli...
CRIES Call for Papers – Pensamiento Propio
Please see the above Call for Papers from CRIES. For further information on submission, please see t...
Henry Gill Memorial Lecture – March 17
SAVE THE DATE! The SRC is pleased to invite you to our inaugural Henry Gill Memorial Lecture which w...
The Caribbean Community Common External Tariff: Revisiting its Governing Philosophy
The Common External Tariff (CET) is a critical component of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), one o...
G-2 CONFERENCE AND HACKATHON CHALLENGE 2O21
G-2 CONFERENCE AND HACKATHON CHALLENGE 2O21 –HOW TO MAKE THE WTO FIT FOR FUTURE TRADE09-11&nbs...
The EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
The EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), entered into force in December 2008 with the ...
A Woman In Charge
SRC, in collaboration with American University of Washington College of Law will be hosting a panel ...
Happy International Women’s Day!
We are Strong. We are Intelligent. We are Independent. We are Resilient. We are Ambitious. We are WO...
IDB Invest Paid Internships
Dear Interns, Yesterday, we launched the external competition for 2021 Remote Summer Internship Prog...
SRC LTC – Strengthening CARICOM-US Trade & Investment Relations – VIDEO RECORDING
For all those who missed or just want a review of our latest SRC Lunchtime Chat “Strengthening...
SRC Director to speak at Panel Discussion on Globalisation of Education – March 4, 2021
On Thursday, March 4 at 5 pm (Jamaica time) (6 pm Barbados time), SRC Director Neil Paul will be amo...
Never let a good crisis go to waste: Revisiting the CARICOM Single Domestic Space
Former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill who led Britain through World War II is credited...
WHAT IS AT STAKE FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN TRADE NEGOTIATIONS ON E-COMMERCE?
What is at stake for developing countries in trade negotiations on e-commerce? The case of the joint...
SRC LTC – Strengthening Caribbean-US Trade & Investment Relations – Feb 25, 2021
The SRC is pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual SRC Lunch Time Chat entitled “Strengtheni...
High-Level Regional Roundtable on the WTO Investment Facilitation for Development Negotiations: Caribbean Perspectives
We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming High-Level Regional Roundtable on the WTO Invest...
SRC congratulates new WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The SRC wishes to extend heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment tod...
Vaccine Nationalism is a Zero-Sum Game
By: Joel K. Richards A year ago, developing a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pan...
The Energy Transition
Economic and human activity depends on the use of energy. The Industrial Revolution was made possibl...
Beyond Sun, Sand and Sea: Developing an Inclusive, Sustainable & Resilient Tourism Sector in Barbados
Barbados’ tropical temperatures, year-round sunshine and award-winning beaches undeniably create a...
Five Priority Areas for a Caribbean International Trade Agenda in 2021
January is the time for making New Year’s resolutions and as the month draws to a close (already!)...
NEW DATE! SRC LTC – How the CSN Can Use Blockchain to Promote Trade – Feb 3, 2021
In a recent IDB publication, entitled, “A Caribbean Settlement Network: Can Blockchain Ease Intrar...
H.E Ambassador Chad Blackman – UNCTAD XV Host-Country Led Informal Dialogue on UNCTAD
H.E. Chad Blackman, Barbados’ Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations an...
SRC/Anchor Group Webinar – January 27, 2021
As we navigate the current digital landscape, organizations are increasingly looking towards solutio...
Postponement of SRC Lunch Time Chat “How the Caribbean Settlement Network can use blockchain to promote trade”
Dear Friend of the SRC, We regret to inform you that our SRC Lunch Time Chat “How the Caribb...
Could 2021 be a comeback year for global trade?
2020 was one of the most disruptive years in recent memory for global trade and the rules-based mult...
VIDEO – SRC One on One Chat with Dr. Mustaqeem De Gama on WTO COVID-19 TRIPS Waiver Proposal
The SRC is pleased to share our SRC 1 on 1 Interview with Dr. Mustaqeem De Gama, South African Repre...
Should CARICOM Countries support a WTO TRIPS Waiver to access the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Through its Resolution WHA73.1 of 19 May 2020, the World Health Organization recognizes that the COV...
A WTO Trade Response for CARICOM to Counter EU blacklisting?
Two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, are among the twelve ...
The Next WTO Director-General: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Long Walk to Victory
On October 28th 2020, at a Heads of Delegations (HOD) meeting, Ambassador David Walker recommended t...
The sun rises in the East
Joel K. Richards In geopolitics today, as it occurs in nature, the sun rises in the East. Here, I am...
Unlocking the Full Potential of the Association of Caribbean States
The signing of the Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) on 24 July 1994...
ILA Webinar on Caribbean’s Contribution to the Development of International Law – November 18, 2020
One of the objects of the Caribbean Branch of the International Law Association (ILA Caribbean Branc...
Webinar on Port Community System and Electronic Single Window to Improve Trade and Business Facilitation in Barbados
Download flyer below for further details...
BIBA – Global Business Week 2020: New Opportunities in Global Trade to and from Barbados Panel
International trade, the outlook for global business development, and strengthening economic environ...
Reconsidering Strategic Trade Alliances for the Caribbean
Caribbean news was recently abuzz with Barbados’ plan to remove the Queen as its Head of State, wh...
UWI-EUI E-Dialogue on “COVID-19 and Trade – Sharing the Experiences of the Caribbean and Europe” – Thursday, October 29, 2020
Join The UWI and EUI in their first partner e-dialogue on ‘#COVID-19 and Trade – Sharing theExpe...
UNCTAD-SRC Webinar on International Investment Agreement Reform in the Caribbean and COVID-19 – WEDNESDAY!
Join us this Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 10:00 am (Barbados Time/US Eastern Standard Time), 4:0...
Who will deliver the structural changes the pandemic has highlighted?
The SRC’s recently released Policy Brief entitled “Trading Our Way to Recovery During CO...
SRC Releases Policy Document: Trading Our Way to Recovery During COVID-19: Recommendations for CARICOM Countries
We are excited to share with you our SRC Policy Document entitled “Trading Our Way to Recovery Dur...
Panel on ‘Current Trade Policy Issues in the Caribbean Region’
The World Trade Organization launched on 10 August 2020 its first online Regional Trade Policy Cours...
From Vulnerability to Resilience Using a Trade Vulnerability Index – Geneva Trade Week, S48 – RECORDING
On Friday, October 2, 2020, the SRC hosted a session for Geneva Trade Week that extends our work on ...
SRC High Level Webinar ‘Towards a Caribbean Trade Strategy’ – RECORDING HERE!
On October 9, the SRC hosted a High-Level Webinar entitled “Towards a Caribbean Trade Strategy...
In Its Race For Director-General, Will The WTO Make History Or Her-Story?
By Leah Crag-Chaderton & Nicholas Lazarus Just three weeks after Roberto Azevedo officially demi...
Join the SRC at Geneva Trade Week!
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Dispute Settlement at the WTO: How Did We Get Here and What’s Next for Commonwealth States?
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WTO issues call for papers for new Trade Economist Thematic Award
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New UNCTAD 15 date as website launched
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SRC Working Paper: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Caribbean: Economic, Governance and Political Contexts
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SRC participates in Afronomics Symposium: Vulnerability in the Trade and Investment Regimes in the Age of COVID-19
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Musical giant Eddy Grant sues Trump campaign for unauthorised use of song ‘Electric Avenue’
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To P.M. Arthur, With Love from the SRC!
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Online Conversation with WTO DG Candidate Dr Jesus Seade
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SRC Statement on the passing of The Rt Hon. Prof. Owen S. Arthur, former Barbados PM
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19th Annual Caribbean Commercial Law Workshop
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SRC congratulates former director on appointment as new ITC head
The Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Services (SRC) of The Universi...
SRC congratulates Senator Lisa R. Cummins on appointment as Barbados Minister of Tourism
The SRC extends congratulations to our Advisory Board Member, Senator Lisa R. Cummins, who was se...
New UWI Partnership with EUI set to deepen ties
UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Tuesday, July 14, 2020 – A Memorandum of Understanding (M...
SRC concludes roundtable webinar on leveraging the diaspora for Post COVID-19 trade and recovery – RECORDING HERE!
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & S...
Caribbean Hospitality Professionals to benefit from training through WIRSPA /WSET Partnership
Bridgetown Barbados, 10 July 2020: Mixologists, bartenders and other hospitality professionals in th...
UWI Tradelab Projects and Showcase
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CARICHAM Elects New Executive at AGM
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SRC hosts Webinar on Leveraging the Caribbean Diaspora for Post COVID-19 Trade and Recovery
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Caribbean Rum Producers To Benefit From Maintained Brexit Tariffs
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ENROLL Now for our MITP, PGITP or Individual Courses!
The SRC is now accepting applications for our one-year Masters in International Trade Policy, our fo...
SRC Staff participate in AfronomicsLaw Webinar on Vulnerability and Trade
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CARICOM’s Stake in the WTO Director-General Race
By Alicia Nicholls Incumbent World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General (DG) Mr. Roberto Azeved...
SRC Report on E-Commerce-Related Policies, Initiatives & Legislation Across CARICOM
E-commerce is a US$ 29 trillion market with long term gains especially for developing countries. The...
Recording of Webinar series exploring the Multiparty Interim Appeal Arbitration Agreement (MPIA)
On June 16, 2020 the SRC held the first part of a webinar series exploring the Multiparty Interim Ap...
Lessons from the Appellate Body’s Parting Shot in the WTO Tobacco Plain Packaging Dispute
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CCJ Issues Declarations Against CARICOM and Barbados but Cement Tariff Increase Stands
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COVID-19 Is Exposing Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
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SRC alumna authors article on Contract breaches and penalties amidst COVID-19
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Geopolitically Investigating The Flight Plan For Caribbean Integration: The Case Of LIAT
By Dr. Kai-Ann Skeete Given the Caribbean’s natural geography, air transportation is a critical co...
CARICOM makes statement on COVID-19 Trade-related Measures at WTO General Council Meeting
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CCJ Academy Webinar: Legal Dimensions Arising from COVID-19 Pandemic
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Initiative on Model Provisions for Trade in Times of Crisis and Pandemic in Regional and other Trade Agreements
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SRC congratulates Prof. Joost Pauwelyn on EU nomination for WTO MPIA
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UPDATED: SRC contributes to Afronomics Symposium on COVID-19 and International Economic Law
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An Opportunity to Reclaim Industrial Policy in CARICOM
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In the Interim: Follow Up – The Impact on WTO Disputes of the Multiparty Interim Appeal-Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA)
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Heeding Prime Minister Mottley’s Clarion Call for a Vulnerability Index
By Jason Cotton, Jan Yves Remy and Alicia Nicholls INTRODUCTION All of Barbados sat glued to their t...
Europe: Managing the COVID-19 Crisis
The special online edition of the European University Institute’s annual conference “The St...
COVID-19 Caribbean Responses Database and Trade Quick Guide – Updated May 5 2020
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A Legal Assessment of the Impact of Brexit on UK-CARICOM Relations
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Barbados PM makes case for Vulnerability Index in Amanpour interview
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SRC congratulates UWI Cave Hill Moot Team on 2nd Place Finish at North American Round of John H Jackson WTO Moot Court Competition
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Our SRC Newsletter for April 2020 is now out!
Our monthly SRC Newsletter for April 2020 is now out! In this edition, we include two new Trading Th...
Transforming Small States’ Participation in International Relations – One Online Meeting at a Time
By Nick Ashton-Hart The original version of this piece, entitled, “Online Meetings are Transformin...
What the new Appeal-Arbitration System Might Mean for the Future of WTO Dispute Settlement
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What COVID-19 Teaches About Caribbean Vulnerability and Resilience
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Special SRC Newsletter on COVID-19 & CCJ Advisory Opinion out
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CCJ Advisory Opinion Endorses Differentiated Approach to Free Movement in CARICOM
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Stay Safe during the COVID-19 outbreak
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CCJ Issues its First Advisory Opinion on Freedom of Movement
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SRC and US Embassy Bridgetown host Lunchtime Chat on US-China-Caribbean Economic Relations
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UPDATED: COVID 19 and Trade – SRC Trade Quick Guide
Our latest SRC Trade Quick Guide prepared by our trade researcher, Ms. Chelceé Brathwaite...
The SRC’s Newsletter for March 2020 is out!
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A WTO Investment Facilitation Agreement: Any added value for the Caribbean?
Alicia Nicholls The majority of World Trade Organization (WTO) Members have this month commenced neg...
SRC-US Embassy Lunch Time Chat on US-China Deal
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SRC welcomes 22 new students under fully-funded OECS Masters in Trade Programme
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Conference Call for Proposals: Teaching International Law
A group of international law teachers have formed an Organising Committee to convene a British Insti...
SRC Deputy Director and UWI Faculty of Law Deputy Dean participate in ASIL-IEcLIG Biennial Conference 2020
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Communique from 31st Intersessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE THIRTY-FIRST INTER-SESSIONAL MEETINGOF THE CONFERENCE OF...
The Art of the US-China Trade Deal
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SRC Newsletter February 2020 is out!
Did you know that the SRC has a free monthly newsletter? Have a read of our first edition of the SRC...
National Consultations to inform the new Results-Focused 2020 CARICOM Strategic Plan
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM...
Trade liberalisation important but not a panacea for the Region
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – February 7, 2020 – Trade liberalisation is important, but not a panacea f...
SRC/IDB Panel Discussion – Trading Promises for Results
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SIEL/JIEL/OUP Essay Prize
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SRC congratulates Former ITC Head Arancha Gonzalez on appointment as Spanish Foreign Minister
Photograph: Ms. Arancha Gonzalez (then ITC Executive Director) The Shridath Ramphal Centre for Inter...
Engaging the Caribbean Diaspora for Trade and Sustainable Development
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2020 New Year Message – CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados
“People of the Caribbean Community, it is with a sense of immense pleasure, pride and h...
SRC Deputy Director’s Interview with Choice TV on WTO Appellate Body Crisis
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A Perspective on Caribbean Post-Cotonou Negotiations
By Junior Lodge Current Atmospherics The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group and European Uni...
SRC Director’s Christmas Greeting 2019
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UNCTAD 15 Dates Announced!
The dates of the UNCTAD 15 quadrennial have been announced! According to a press release from UNCTAD...
The UWI is Tradelab’s newest member!
We are pleased to announce that the University of the West Indies (UWI) is Tradelab’s newest m...
My Journey South: Tracing developments on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Chelceé Brathwaite Artificial Intelligence (AI) in South America – Setting the Bar for the...
Why the WTO Appellate Body Crisis Matters to the Caribbean
Dr. Jan Yves Remy and Alicia Nicholls The Appellate Body (AB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ...
China: The Villain or the Hero?
By: Diakia Straker China’s impressive growth and its reach across the world have sparked some conc...
SRC/IDB host Special Lunch Time Chat on Blockchain
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Trade Marketing Manager
The West India Biscuit Company Ltd. is seeking to recruit a proactive and results-oriented individua...
SRC co-hosts Symposium on China-Caribbean Trade and Investment Relations
On November 12, 2019, the University of the West Indies Cave Hill (The UWI Cave Hill) held a Symposi...
“Opting Out” of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas? The Significance of the CCJ’s Pending Advisory Opinion
Dr. Jan Yves Remy and Alicia Nicholls The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will mark another milesto...
SRC hosts Lunch Time Chat on Natural Disasters and Trade
On November 6, 2019, the SRC hosted its seventh SRC Lunch Time Chat. It was on the riveting topic o...
IDB Call for Research Proposals on blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT)
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in collaboration with the Shridath Ramphal Centre of the ...
Revitalization of the Agricultural Sector in the Caribbean : Promoting Domestic Agriculture as a solution
By Neil C.A. Paul What is the current situation with respect to Caribbean agriculture? A decimated W...
OECS Workshop on E-Commerce
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with the Commonweal...
9th Conference of the Postgraduate and Early Professionals/Academics Network of the Society of International Economic Law (PEPA/SIEL) 2019
The conference is organised by the PEPA/SIEL in collaboration with the International Law Forum and o...
CCJ to hold first hearing of a request for an Advisory Opinion
According to a media advisory released by the Caribbean Court of Justice, the Court will convene a h...
SRC holds annual MITP Graduation Dinner
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, the Shridath Ramphal Centre (SRC) held its annual graduation dinner f...
Reform WTO and resist protectionism, say Commonwealth trade ministers
Trade ministers from across the Commonwealth today made a commitment to resist all forms of protecti...
Closing the Digital Gender Divide through Trade Rules
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WTO World Trade Report 2019 Launched
The 2019 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report highlights that services have become the most dyn...
6th SRC Lunch Time Chat: The CCJ at the Centre of Caribbean Integration
Join the SRC for our next SRC Lunch Time Chat on the riveting topic of the,...
Regional Officials to attend CARICOM Forum on International Investment Agreements
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Investment offi...
Assessing the Impact of Barbados’ Proposed Data Protection Bill on the Barbadian Private Sector
By: Dean C. Forbes, Gabrielle Whitehall and Jan Yves N. Remy Today, more than 120 countries have pri...
First CARICOM-India Summit to be held Wednesday
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque anticipates that diplomat...
PM calls for Sea Bridges
Nation News: If Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley could get her way, Caribbean countries would be link...
SRC-ITC Evening Chat on Women Shaping Global Trade on CBC TV 8
A clip of the joint event “An Evening Chat on Women Shaping Global Economic Governance and Tra...
Rough Seas or Smooth Sailing for UK-CARIFORUM Relations in No-Deal Brexit?
By: Nia Marshall A new Prime Minister is usually synonymous with new beginnings – setting clear ec...
The UWI and ITC host Evening Chat with Women Shaping Global Trade
The Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Services (SRC) of The Universi...
Where Trade and Health Intersect: Front-of-Package Labelling in the Caribbean as a Case Study
By Dr. Arthur Phillips and Dr. Jan Yves Remy Oftentimes, in public discourse, trade and health are p...
Barbados PM delivers UNCTAD Raul Prebisch Lecture
Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, was the featured speaker at the 16th United N...
SRC Trade Researcher talks trade at BITT Conference
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CCJ Develops Manual for Original Jurisdiction Referral
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court Justice (CCJ) and the CCJ Acad...
SRC Staff Contribute to UWI CHILL Magazine
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Save the date! SRC/ITC Women Shaping Global Economic Governance and Trade
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Job Opportunities
Please see the following job vacancies: Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Republic of Tr...
SRC stands in solidarity with The Bahamas
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SRC Deputy Director convenes WTO Reform Symposium on Afronomics Blog
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Cement Saga Confirms Importance of CCJ to CARICOM
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Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean releases fifth anniversary commemorative e-booklet
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ECLAC Releases FDI in LAC Report 2019
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OPPORTUNITY: Local Manager Consultant for the ProFuturo
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New SRC Video Series ‘Talking Trade: The Caribbean at the WTO’
The Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Services of The University of ...
Exports of essential oils from the Caribbean to Europe are increasing due to the boom in natural cosmetics
According to a recent article posted by the Caribbean Export Development Agency, there is a growing ...
WIPO Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
The World Intellectual Property Organization has a number of internship opportunities available for ...
Addressing Genetically Modified Foods: A Rising Food Security Concern for the Region
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CCJ Upholds COTED’s Decision on Cement Classification
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Preparing Brexit: No Deal
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CARIFORUM Embarks on critical Human Trafficking study
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Efforts to address the issue of Human Tr...
Food Security – Our Concern
By: Neil C.A. Paul We in the Caribbean are faced with increasing food bills and escalating costs of ...
Is Food Security the Problem?
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CARICOM a strong partner for UN – Political Chief
Photo Caption: A family photo of the 10th General Meeting of the Caribbean Community and the United...
Shridath Ramphal Centre preparing the Region to compete Globally
Source: Barbados Advocate – Friday, July 19, 2019 edition page 15...
Apply now for our MITP and PGITP programmes!
Apply Now for the SRC’s International Trade Policy Programmes & Courses:-Masters in Internatio...
Grenada PM Lauds Joint UWI – Regional Rum Industry Initiative
(WIRSPA Secretariat, Bridgetown, Barbados) – Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. The Right Hon. Keith M...
Shridath Ramphal Centre Rebrands and Hosts Open Day
A new logo, new website and an introduction to an exciting array of new training, research and outre...
Why didn’t the chicken cross the water?
By: Camille Russell Throughout CARICOM, chicken is considered king. In fact, the region boasts close...
SKN Vibes: Shridath Ramphal Centre rebrands and hosts Open Day
By: SKN Vibes BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – July 15, 2019 – A new logo, new website and an introduction...
Barbados Today: New look Shridath Ramphal Centre
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Looking into our history to find solutions to food security
By: Neil C.A. Paul As we continue to be confronted by the unsustainable food import bills around the...
SRC chats with HOTT95.3 FM about upcoming Open Day
Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Services (SRC), Ne...
SRC Open Day – July 12, 2019
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WTO issues panel report regarding US state measures for renewable energy sector
On 17 January 2017, India requested the establishment of a panel. At its meeting on 20 February...
My experience in the MITP Geneva Study Tour
By: Ade O’NEAL Reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO), trade facilitation, and under-represe...
Geneva, still a place where trade people come together!
By Dr. Jan Yves Remy As the plane climbs above Lake Geneva and I say goodbye again to the Swiss Alps...
Expanding China-Caribbean Trade
By Alicia Nicholls Economic and political ties between the People’s Republic of China (China) and ...
Is the WTO still relevant in its current configuration? – A perspective from the Caribbean
By: Neil C.A. Paul Over the last few years, the issue of the relevance of the World Trade Organizati...
5th SRC Lunch Time Chat: UNCITRAL Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform and the Caribbean
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 12:30-2:00 pm (Barbados time, GMT -4). Panelists: Dr. Chantal Ononaiwu (OT...
Can CARICOM Afford to Miss the WTO E-Commerce Train?
On the sidelines of this year’s World Economic Forum meeting in January at Davos, Switzerland, 76 ...
4th SRC Lunch Time Chat: Chat title: Influencing the Special and Differential Treatment Discussion at the WTO: What role for Small States?
Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 12:00-2:30 pm Presenter: Mr. Matthew Wilson (ITC) Moderator: Dr. Jan Y...
Caribbean has stake in UNCITRAL Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform
Caribbean States must make their voices heard in the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) refor...
Barbados Advocate: No benefits from Brexit
BARBADOS and the Caribbean should not expect any benefits flowing their way once the UK leaves the E...
TV6: Caribbean countries urged to take more advantage of EPA
Former Barbados prime minister, Owen Arthur, says Caribbean Community regional countries have failed...
Ieye News: Caribbean has stake in UNCITRAL Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform
(PRESS RELEASE) – Caribbean States must make their voices heard in the Investor-State Dispute Sett...
St Lucia News Online: Caribbean has stake in UNCITRAL Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform
(PRESS RELEASE) – Caribbean States must make their voices heard in the Investor-State Dispute Sett...
UNCITRAL Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform: Why It Matters to Caribbean States
By: Andrea Ewart, Esq. On 28th June, 2016, an arbitral tribunal ordered the Government of Belize to ...
Special and Differential Treatment in the WTO: A Caribbean Perspective
Special and differential treatment (S&DT), which grants certain preferences and flexibilities to...
The Case for Accelerating Gender Mainstreaming in CARICOM Trade Policy
While we can all agree that trade offers the potential for inclusive and sustainable growth in small...
CSME Free Movement of Labour Traffic Signal Analysis
By: Dr. Kai-Ann Skeete Free movement of labour – green light On the morning of December 5 2018...
Can CARIFORUM-UK Trading Relations Survive the Clouds of Uncertainty Hanging over UK-EU Relations?
Introduction After almost two years of intense negotiations, a deal between the European Union (EU) ...
Two Sugars, Please!
King Sugar has been the legacy of the Caribbean since its introduction to the region over 300 years ...
Will current WTO rule-making reform proposals benefit Caribbean Small States?
The rules-based multilateral trading system (MTS), institutionalized by the World Trade Organization...
A Regional Trade Agenda for CARICOM
The key characteristics of Caribbean trade challenges have been well documented. The region’s econ...
Reducing the Region’s Food Import Bill by sector and by country: Who says you can’t “spot reduce”?
With a current Food Import Bill (FIB) in excess of US$4 billion, and projected to increase to $8 bil...
Barbados’ Repeal of its Fiscal Incentives Act: Necessary Evil or Impermissible Imposition?
Amidst much debate, the Barbados Parliament recently voted to repeal the island’s Fiscal Incentive...
Tackling food insecurity at the urban level – turning global commitments into local realities
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3rd SRC Lunch Time Chat: The ECCB Digital Currency Pilot
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 12:30-2:00 pm (Barbados time, GMT -4). Panelists: Ms. Sade Jem...
2nd SRC Lunch Time Chat: Inclusionary Governance Reform
Date: Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 (Barbados time, GMT -4). Panelists: Dr. Kai-Ann Skeete, Trade Re...