The Caribbean Crucible Discussion Series – Geopolitics, Security and External Power in a Contested Basin
2026-02-03T13:00:00-0400@*2$*The Caribbean has traditionally been regarded as an appendage to Latin America in international relations and geopolitical studies, thereby overshadowing its strategic value. Recent events in Venezuela reveal the region’s geopolitical importance within the Americas, demanding an examination of its relevance.
In response, the SRC will host a hybrid discussion series from February to May 2026, where academics will explore geopolitics, international relations, security, and external power in a contested basin.
Overcoming Constraints: Advancing the 2023 Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership
Kai Lillia Hazlewood$*The special relationship between Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains a critical component of the development of the region. Beyond simply a consequence of regional foreign policy and a source for development assistance to the region, Canada and CARICOM have remained connected throughout the years through the shared ideals of democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights, and the rules-based international system. Combined, these ideals allow for alignment of policy where Canada and CARICOM can be strategic partners in charting a path through complex geopolitical issues. However, domestic co
The Long Walk to Full Free Movement Within the Caricom Single Market
Dr. Kai-Ann Skeete$*I have learnt a long time ago that being a supporter of Caribbean integration is akin to that of being a West Indies Cricket Fan …we spend more time defending their performance than celebrating their achievements. Today is different. We are on the cusp of the major milestone within our Caribbean…
Watch Now: “An Evening with Sir Shridath Ramphal”
Watch Now: “An Evening with Sir Shridath Ramphal” Author: We are pleased to announce that the full recording of our hybrid event, “An Evening with Sir Shridath Ramphal,” held on September 1st, 2025, is now available for viewing on our website. This special evening featured an engaging panel discussion and the official unveiling of Sir Shridath’s portrait, commemorating the legacy of one of the Caribbean’s most respected statesmen. ▶️ Click here to watch the full video. Thank you once again to all who attended and contributed to this memorable occasion. src trade blog September 3, 2025 We are pleased to announce that the full recording of our hybrid event, “An Evening with Sir Shridath Ramphal,” held on September 1st, 2025, is now available for viewing on our website. This special evening featured an engaging panel discussion and the official unveiling of Sir Shridath’s portrait, commemorating the legacy of one of the Caribbean’s most respected statesmen. Thank you once again to all who attended and contributed to this memorable occasion. https://youtu.be/kHV87MPsz5Q?si=QLtBsCvF6CaLWpbk Recent Trade Blogs Webinar Recording – Industrial Policy and Regional Cooperation Watch Now: “An Evening with Sir Shridath Ramphal” SRC Policy Brief – A Sustainable and Inclusive Trade Agenda for CARICOM Crafting Gender-Responsive Trade Policies SRC Director Featured on Morning Barbados Remaking Trade Project – Villars Framework for a Sustainable Global Trade System 3rd Annual Distinguished Owen S. Arthur Memorial (DOSAM) Lecture Series – Sept 28, 2023 Boosting CARIFORUM’s Trade Capacity Through Skills Training and Investment Why the Bridgetown Initiative on Climate Finance is Good For Trade Pound Volatility’s Implications for Caribbean Tourism and Trade
Global Tax Reform and Caribbean Trade and Investment Competitiveness
Alicia Nicholls$*Besides tourism, financial services are among the main services exported by Caribbean countries, particularly those jurisdictions which are classified as international financial centres (IFCs). On April 30, 2025, the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Services (SRC) of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus, in collaboration…
Multilateralism Under Fire—But Not Finished
Dr. Jan Yves Remy$*On 14 April, I had the privilege of being invited as a panelist for a webinar provocatively titled “The End of Multilateralism? Strengthening International Organizations Under Siege”, hosted by Diplomats Without Borders and the Caribbean Policy Consortium. The question posed was not an abstract one. For those of us who have…
Another Wildcard Event But It Has To Lead To New Solutions
Dr. Kai-Ann D. Skeete$*We are now in a world, where might makes everything conveniently right and small but powerless countries find no refuge in multilateral spaces. This world order has erased the cherished values of cooperation and solidarity and instead replaced them with notions of national interest, basic survival and the ‘me first’…
CSL Stakeholder Consultations on the IMO GHG Emissions Reduction Strategy
Rosemarie Cadogan and Tianna Blades$*Studies conducted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimate that in 2018, Green House Gas (GH)G emissions from shipping accounted for approximately 2.89% of global emissions and that this could account for approximately 90% to 130% of 2008 emissions by 2050. During negotiations held from 17–21 February 2025 at…
‘America First’ and the Future of US-CARICOM Trade
Alicia Nicholls$*U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s renewed ‘America First’ trade policy is a must-watch development for the Caribbean given the U.S.’s role as the region’s primary trading partner – both as an export market and an import source. In 2023, CARICOM countries exported US $9.76 billion in goods to the U.S. market, importing US…
SRC Policy Brief – A Sustainable and Inclusive Trade Agenda for CARICOM
SRC Policy Brief – A Sustainable and Inclusive Trade Agenda for CARICOM Author: SRC is pleased to announce the publication of our latest SRC Policy Brief “A Sustainable and Inclusive Trade Agenda for CARICOM”, which we have co-published with the TESS Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs. Authored by Dr. Jan Yves Remy, Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre, and Peta-Gay Facey Wilson, Assistant Attorney-General in the International Affairs Division of the Attorney-General’s Chambers of Jamaica, this policy brief advocates for the Caribbean region’s development of a sustainable and inclusive trade agenda which leverages emerging trends in the global trading system. The policy brief highlights the unique characteristics of CARICOM economies from src trade blog January 7, 2025 SRC is pleased to announce the publication of our latest SRC Policy Brief “A Sustainable and Inclusive Trade Agenda for CARICOM”, which we have co-published with the TESS Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs. Authored by Dr. Jan Yves Remy, Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre, and Peta-Gay Facey Wilson, Assistant Attorney-General in the International Affairs Division of the Attorney-General’s Chambers of Jamaica, this policy brief advocates for the Caribbean region’s development of a sustainable and inclusive trade agenda which leverages emerging trends in the global trading system. The policy brief highlights the unique characteristics of CARICOM economies from a trade perspective, and explores the opportunities and challenges that a sustainable and inclusive agenda can deliver for them, using the regional CARICOM frameworks. We invite you to read the full brief which is now available on our website and encourage you to share it with your networks to maximize its impact. Read More Recent Trade Blogs Webinar Recording – Industrial Policy and Regional Cooperation Watch Now: “An Evening with Sir Shridath Ramphal” SRC Policy Brief – A Sustainable and Inclusive Trade Agenda for CARICOM Crafting Gender-Responsive Trade Policies SRC Director Featured on Morning Barbados Remaking Trade Project – Villars Framework for a Sustainable Global Trade System 3rd Annual Distinguished Owen S. Arthur Memorial (DOSAM) Lecture Series – Sept 28, 2023 Boosting CARIFORUM’s Trade Capacity Through Skills Training and Investment Why the Bridgetown Initiative on Climate Finance is Good For Trade Pound Volatility’s Implications for Caribbean Tourism and Trade