The Commonwealth Is Not only Relevant, but Indispensable in Meeting the Needs of Our Time - Caribbean News Global

The Commonwealth is not only relevant, but indispensable in meeting the needs of our time - Caribbean News Global

Commonwealth Secretary-General at the Official Opening of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, on 7 October 2025. By Shirley Botchwey It is a privilege to be with you in Bridgetown for the opening of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. I must make a confession. The Bridgetown Initiative, named after this city, inspires my vision for the transformation of development cooperation, and I feel that it i…

Barbados PM Mia Mottley Wants the Commonwealth to Lead in Safeguarding Democracy

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley recently urged the 56-member Commonwealth grouping to lead by example and demonstrate that democracy, even in the most trying times, remains the fairest and most effective path to peace, prosperity, and human fulfillment. Delivering the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference Emilia Lifaka Memorial Lecture, Prime Minister Mottley said democracies everywhere now are under pressure, some from debt and distrus…