AMERY BROWNE BLASTS T&T’S CUBA ABSTENTION, VENEZUELA AID RESPONSE AND CARICOM SHIFT

PNM MP Dr Amery Browne delivers a wide-ranging address on Trinidad and Tobago’s foreign policy, the country’s abstention on a Cuba-related vote, the Government’s response to the Venezuela disaster, CARICOM relations and past statements on the Caribbean Court of Justice. Browne begins by criticising Trinidad and Tobago’s decision to abstain from a vote related to Cuba, arguing that the country moved away from a long-standing position of principle against sanctions affecting the Cuban people. He rejects the view that the matter is simply a dispute between the United States and Cuba, saying the impact extends across the region and affects countries such as Trinidad and Tobago. He then turns to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, questioning whether Trinidad and Tobago provided meaningful aid after the disaster. Browne contrasts T&T’s response with that of other Caribbean countries, including those he says provided financial assistance, medical support or field hospital resources. During the press conference, Browne raises concerns about: • Trinidad and Tobago’s abstention on the Cuba issue • The impact of sanctions on Caribbean countries • The country’s international reputation and UN Security Council ambitions • The Government’s response to the Venezuela disaster • CARICOM’s role in regional humanitarian action • Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s statements on CARICOM • Trinidad and Tobago’s diplomatic posture in the region • Past criticism of the Caribbean Court of Justice Browne also criticises what he describes as inconsistency in the Prime Minister’s approach to CARICOM, questioning whether Trinidad and Tobago is showing leadership or simply following regional action after the fact. He closes by revisiting past comments made about the Caribbean Court of Justice, arguing that the Government is now attempting to embrace institutions it previously criticised. Watch Dr Amery Browne’s complete contribution and judge his arguments for yourself. Do you believe Trinidad and Tobago’s foreign policy is being handled with consistency and principle—or has the country lost its regional voice? Leave your opinion in the comments, share this video and subscribe for more political speeches, press conferences and news from Trinidad and Tobago. . #AmeryBrowne #PNM #Cuba #Venezuela #CARICOM #KamlaPersadBissessar #CCJ #ForeignPolicy #TrinidadAndTobago #TriniPolitics