“The battles that we need to be facing are not battles that may be fought in the United States’ elections in November. The battles that we need to be facing are the battles that stop our young girls and young boys from wanting to go and buy bleach and use bleach on their skin as if something wrong with the pigment of the skin in which they’re born”- Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley responds to people demanding she speak out on racial issues in the United States.
“By declaring himself the ‘law and order President’ 45 has dug deeper into the open wounds that have plagued this nation since its founding and has long since abdicated any responsibility he has regarding the moral leadership of the nation” - Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke criticizes the actions of Donald Trump, the 45th president the United States, for his actions during the anti-racism protests that engulfed the nation.
“How do you expect us to pay that 25 million dollar debt … at a time when we cannot even pay salaries and wages?”- Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne responds to a United States official’s demand the Caribbean nation repays a loan. Browne claims the U.S. has threatened to withhold assistance to his country’s defense force if the loan remains unpaid.
“We shall create the modern history in St. Kitts and Nevis by making the example of the best managed small island state. That is my pledge and that is my commitment” - Dr. Timothy Harris, after he was returned as prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis last month.
“All New Yorkers — immigrant or not — can sleep better tonight knowing justice can continue to be carried out”- New York Attorney General Letitia James celebrates a court victory against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump that prevents the practice of arresting Caribbean and other immigrants in and around New York state courthouses in a manner that interferes with the state’s administration of justice.
“One of the things that could play in our favor is the fact that there are no crowds, so you don’t have that Barmy Army bellowing at you and inspiring the home team” - chief West Indies cricket selector Roger Harper believes playing England in three Test matches, without fans in the stands due to COVID-19 precautions, can help the visiting Caribbean team perform well.
“We have to respect the sovereignty of nations – of every nation in the world” - Congresswoman Yvette Clarke calls for other nations, including the United States, not to interfere in Guyana’s election results.
