Stars and Stripes
The complex dance of engagement with Cuba
Published: Sunday May 10, 2009
David Jessop - THIS WEEK IN EUROPE
What will be the long-term impact of a changed economic relationship between Cuba and the United States on the Caribbean?
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"How might the region develop and its relationship change if the US were ever to restore full diplomatic relations with Havana?
These are questions that are beginning to be considered informally outside of the region in a quiet recognition that the mood in Washington towards Cuba has changed fundamentally and with it, most probably, the likely stance of Europe and other developed nations.
At and before the Summit of the Americas, US Pres-ident Barack Obama made clear that his administration's approach towards Cuba would be very different from that of all of his predecessors. "
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"(I)t became clear that talks have begun to establish formal channels of communication, with the US Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, Thomas Shannon, holding meetings with Jorge Bolanos, the very senior diplomat who heads the Cuban Interests Section in Washington."
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David Jessop is director of the Caribbean Council. Email: david.jessop@caribbean-council.org.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
JG - Stanford case deals 'reputational blow' to offshore markets
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Gleaner
Stanford case deals 'reputational blow' to offshore markets
Published: Sunday February 22, 2009
David Jessop
THIS WEEK IN EUROPE
Whatever the outcome, it is clear that the case brought by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission against Sir Allen Stanford in relation to some US$8 billion of certificates of deposit sold through Stanford International Bank (SIB), has resulted in a huge reputational blow with far-reaching and long-term consequences for Antigua, the region and its financial services industry.
Read the whole article here.
Jamaica Gleaner
Stanford case deals 'reputational blow' to offshore markets
Published: Sunday February 22, 2009
David Jessop
THIS WEEK IN EUROPE
Whatever the outcome, it is clear that the case brought by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission against Sir Allen Stanford in relation to some US$8 billion of certificates of deposit sold through Stanford International Bank (SIB), has resulted in a huge reputational blow with far-reaching and long-term consequences for Antigua, the region and its financial services industry.
Read the whole article here.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
JG - Caribbean, Scotland exploring deeper foreign ties
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Gleaner
Caribbean, Scotland exploring deeper foreign ties
published: Sunday June 22, 2008
David Jessop, Contributor
A little over a week ago, Caribbean high commissioners to the United Kingdom paid a formal first visit to the Scottish Parliament which is located in Edinburgh.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"This initiative came in response to an invitation extended by Lord George Foulkes, a long-time friend of the Caribbean who sits in both the upper house of the UK Parliament and in the Scottish Parliament."
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"The issues covered were wide-ranging and included Scottish devolution, improving relations between the Caribbean and Scotland, the possible establishment of a cross party group on the Caribbean in the Scottish Parliament (there is already one on Cuba), improving relations through the appointment of honorary consuls, and the development of an annual exchange."
Jamaica Gleaner
Caribbean, Scotland exploring deeper foreign ties
published: Sunday June 22, 2008
David Jessop, Contributor
A little over a week ago, Caribbean high commissioners to the United Kingdom paid a formal first visit to the Scottish Parliament which is located in Edinburgh.
Read the whole article here.
Snippet(s):
"This initiative came in response to an invitation extended by Lord George Foulkes, a long-time friend of the Caribbean who sits in both the upper house of the UK Parliament and in the Scottish Parliament."
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"The issues covered were wide-ranging and included Scottish devolution, improving relations between the Caribbean and Scotland, the possible establishment of a cross party group on the Caribbean in the Scottish Parliament (there is already one on Cuba), improving relations through the appointment of honorary consuls, and the development of an annual exchange."
Friday, January 23, 2009
JG - The burden of free trade -Reflective Caribbean delays sign-off on trade pact with Europe
From my archive of press clippings:
Jamaica Gleaner
The burden of free trade -Reflective Caribbean delays sign-off on trade pact with Europe
published: Sunday July 6, 2008
David Jessop
As this was being written Caribbean heads of government were meeting in Barbados. There, among the many other issues, they were considering the initialled but not yet signed economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Europe.
Read the whole article here.
Jamaica Gleaner
The burden of free trade -Reflective Caribbean delays sign-off on trade pact with Europe
published: Sunday July 6, 2008
David Jessop
As this was being written Caribbean heads of government were meeting in Barbados. There, among the many other issues, they were considering the initialled but not yet signed economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Europe.
Read the whole article here.
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