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Caribbean Life, M 16 arch 29–April 4, 2019 BQ
CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP
Montserrat.”
The Order of Excellence was also
bestowed on Dr. Icilima Fergus-Rowe
for her service and achievements in
the field of medicine, while three other
people were awarded the Order of Distinction
for their distinguished and
outstanding contributions — they are
Rev. Rosalind Morgan (Education),
Soni Charles (Medicine), Claudette
Weekes (Education and Public Service).
The Order of Merit for meritorious
service was awarded to Geraldine
Mason for her contribution to culture
and community development.
St. Lucia
The Allen Chastanet administration
said there is need for fresh and fair elections
in Venezuela.
In a statement, the government said
that due to the escalating
situation in the
South American country,
St. Lucia has seen
an influx of arms and
drugs from Venezuela as well as illegal
entry of Venezuelan nationals.
“The people of Venezuela must be
allowed to decide their own future in
accordance with the principles of the
United Nations Charter- non-intervention,
non-interference, prohibition of
the threat or use force, respect the rule
of law, human rights and democracy,”
the statement said.
It added that in order for the objective
to be attained,” there has to be
a meaningful and internal dialogue
between the contending parties.”
“Based on St. Lucia’s known position
on the issue on May 2018 election and
statements by the Caribbean Community
(CARICOM) St. Lucia has hoped
that the current regime would move
towards fresh and fair elections to solve
the crisis,” the statement ended.
Trinidad
A total of 19 countries have confirmed
taking part in the premier festival of the
arts from Aug. 16-25, 2019, according
to a news release from
the Carifesta XIV Secretariat.
Sixteen Caribbean
member and associate
member states have responded to the
official invitation to participate in the
festival, which was issued on Dec. 7,
2018.
In addition, Canada, Venezuela and
Curacao have also signaled their intention
to be part of the event.
“Locals and guests alike will have
the unique opportunity to experience
many of the Caribbean’s culture in one
mega arts festival through 150 evebnts
throughout the Trinidad and Tobago,”
the release said.
Unlike many of the internationally
known festivals, Carifesta XIV brings
delegations representing the dance,
music, craft, visual arts, theatre, film
and food from the entire Caribbean to
one stage for 10 days in Trinidad and
Tobago,” it said.
— Compiled by Azad Azad
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US, Caribbean to build on legacy
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stated that not since the Ronald Reagan
administration has any American
leader sought to reach out to Caribbean
heads of states.
He added that it was clear that the
only reason they were asked into any
talks was that the five were opposed to
the Maduro presidency.
According to the Florida-based Sun
Sentinel Newspaper, Chastanet also
acknowledged the fact that not all countries
in the region agree with the U.S.
call for Maduro’s ouster.
As a matter of fact, CARICOM members
have long maintained a non-intervention
policy with regard to issues
related to neighbors in the region.
However, the St. Lucian maintained
-- “I think we all recognize there’s a
problem in Venezuela. Most people recognize
the need for new elections.”
All five leaders have either
denounced Maduro or joined more
than 50 countries in recognizing
Guaido as the rightful interim leader
of the nation.
In a decided action against the Maduro
governance, Jamaica recently shuttered
the Venezuelan embassy in Kingston.
Trump reportedly told the leaders
prior to the meeting that he would be
“discussing ways that we can be beneficial
to you and you can be beneficial
to us.”
The island’s leader said that at
their meeting with Trump he was
told that a representative from the
Overseas Private Investment Corporation,
a U.S. government agency
that helps American businesses
invest in emerging represented in
Florida.
“The message from this meeting
is that the United States wants to
encourage and promote stronger relationship
with the region,” Holness
said. “It’s absolutely important it’s not
just talk, that there will be real investments.”
A White House statement said that
the United States has always been “a
good friend to the Caribbean and seeks
to build on a proud legacy as the region’s
partner of choice.”
Guyana, a CARICOM nation that has
criticized the Venezuelan regime and
the sixth Caribbean country that voted
in favor of a US-backed alternative did
not attend.
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