AMBASSADORS EXPRESS CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM AS CARIBBEAN STATES REOPEN

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Ambassador H.E. Yolanda Smith, Ambassador of Grenada - contributed

Ambassador H.E. Yolanda Smith, Ambassador of Grenada 

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Massachusetts. July 10, 2020 -- The Authentic Caribbean Foundation (ACF) presented part 2 of its Caribbean Covid-19 Update discussion forum: Reopening of Caribbean States, which featured Ambassadors of several Caribbean Countries and other community leaders at a Zoom Town Hall on Tuesday July 7, 2020 at 4pm. The session lasting approximately 3 1/2 hours was streamed live on various platforms including the Authen Caribe’s Facebook Page as well as its Instagram Page, Authentic Foundation. The recorded session is now available on its Youtube channel ACF.

Among the ambassadors or representatives present were, H.E. Ronald Sanders, Antigua & Barbuda; H.E.  Audrey Marks, Jamaica (Represented by, Mrs. Lisa Bryant-Smart-Deputy Consul General, Jamaica Consulate, NY); H.E. Sidney Collie, Bahamas; H.E.  Noel Lynch, Barbados; H.E. Daniel Gutierez Belize (Represented by Ms. Laura Frampton, Deputy Chief of Mission); H.E. Yolanda Smith, Grenada; H.E.  Riyad Insanally, Guyana, (Represented by Mrs. Lesley Dowridge-Collins, Minister- Counselor and Deputy Chief of Mission); H.E. Dr. Thelma Phillip-Browne; Saint Kitts & Nevis; H.E.  Anton Edmunds, Saint Lucia; H.E.  Lou-Anne Gaylene Gilchrist, Saint Vincent & Grenadines. Minister Joselin Croes, Aruba; Dr. Claire Nelson, President, Institute of Caribbean Studies, Washington DC; Andrew Sharpe, Chairman, Authentic Caribbean Foundation Inc., Massachusetts rounded out the Panel.

H.E.Anton Edmunds, Ambassador of Saint Lucia. 

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The Ambassadors and Ambassador representatives all reported on the state of affairs in their various countries as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic.  The Economic fallout was by far the greatest concern which influenced the decisions taken to reopen borders across many of these states, particularly because tourism is a major contributor to the GDP of many of these countries. The welfare of citizens was also of paramount concern across the region with all of the reports highlighting public health responses; relief initiatives for citizens, especially vulnerable populations (the elderly and disabled) with many providing cash grants and care packages; moratorium on mortgages and protection against matters such as evictions in some jurisdictions. Medium and small businesses in many of the countries received due considerations for favorable loans, working capital, (some) standard payroll deductions and taxes.

The Authentic Caribbean Foundation was established in November 2012. ACF seeks to eliminate poverty through the development of community tourism and other self-sustaining opportunities in Disability and HIV/Aids affected communities. Its long-term goal is providing education and training, health services, to children and adults with disability and HIV/AIDS within the Diaspora and the Caribbean.

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