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“The region has an obvious interest in Haiti’s return to normalcy as they run the risk of suffering the consequences of the ongoing difficulties there which have the potential of spilling over Therefore, the region must pay keen attention to the issues there and work towards solutions,” Holness said

“We want to see Haiti fulfill its promise as the first free black nation and are committed to working with Haiti to find a path to a resolution ”

For their part, the stakeholders welcomed the special mission They said they were comforted that CARICOM was listening and exploring ways to offer support for political stability and national security

Prime Minister Henry stressed the urgent need to adopt concrete measures to restore a secure environment in his country, which is an essential condition for the organization of general elections

The CARICOM Secretariat pointed out in its statement that the complex socio-economic and political challenge in Haiti is characterized by protracted instability and destabilizing gang violence

The special mission to Haiti was in keeping with the decision of CARICOM Heads of

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The Holness-led delegation also included Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson-Smith; Minister of National Security in The Bahamas, Wayne Munroe; Minister of Labour and Immigration in The Bahamas, Keith Bell; High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to Canada, Dennis Moses; Executive Director of the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), Lt Col Michael Jones; and the Chef de Cabinet in the office of the CARICOM Secretary General, Dr Tres-Ann Kremer

Court, but they serve as law clerks who research on behalf of the nine justices These law clerks are not eligible to represent persons before the Supreme Court However, individuals like the 13 who were sworn in this week and come before the country’s highest court, must first meet specific requirements

Furthermore, Judges, like Cheesman, cannot practice or argue cases before the Supreme Court until they are no longer judges However, after retiring from the bench, they can eagerly await this prestigious position

Cheesman, a 67-year-old civil court judge in Florida, was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and was the first Black female Circuit Court judge elected in Palm Beach County

She is a former chemist and transitioned into the legal profession 16 years ago

She was recognized by the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County in 2012 for her work and is also a member of the Palm Beach County Sherrie Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association

Actress Amanda Seales celebrates her Grenadian heritage

Grenadian-American Amanda Seales grew up in front of the camera The veteran actress and comedian started as a child star on Nickelodeon’s “My Brother and Me” and has had a recent renaissance, landing cameo roles on Blackish, being the host and writer of the 2020 BET Awards, hosting NBC’s “Bring the Funny”, and a securing a recurring role as Tiffany Dubois on Issa Rae’s hit HBO comedy “Insecure ” Seales was born in California, but considers Grenada, where her mother was born, her true home. The southern Caribbean island is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant cultural traditions, claiming home to a diverse group of people of African, French, and English descent It’s renowned for its two-mile strip of shore, spice production (known as the Spice Island), and overall breathtaking landscapes

Seales has always used her considerable platform to advocate for improved race relations and to improve the quality of life of the African American and AfroCaribbean communities, and women In 2014, she worked with CNN to shed a light on the dangers and discomfort women face simply walking through New York while being leered at and catcalled by men She has debated with prominent white celebrities, such as Caitlyn Jenner, explaining in no uncertain terms the plight of black women in the United States

In 2021, Seales was recognized by the University of the West Indies for her work in the arts and for being a tireless voice in pushing social change She was awarded a prestigious Caribbean Luminary Award