Calls for control of regional narrative
”Outgoing CARICOM Chair and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is calling on Caribbean nations to defend their sovereignty by ensuring control over their own voice and narrative in global affairs.
Delivering her final remarks as CARICOM chair, Mottley warned that in the absence of a fair international, rules-based order, the region risks becoming vulnerable to external influence and censorship.
The Prime Minister stressed the need for the Caribbean to invest in its own infrastructure—including communication satellites—to avoid reliance on foreign systems that could limit the region’s ability to speak freely on international matters.
While she named no country directly, Mottley’s comments come amid heightened global tensions and could be interpreted as a response to geopolitical divides—particularly regarding the conflicts involving Israel, Palestine, and Iran, where the United States continues to back Israel.
Referencing the teachings of Pan-African leader Marcus Garvey, Mottley underscored the urgency for Caribbean people to “emancipate themselves from mental slavery,” stressing that now, more than ever, the region must heed those words.
Her message serves as both a call to action and a warning as CARICOM looks ahead to a future shaped by digital control, geopolitical alliances, and the need for stronger regional unity.
