U.S. Department of Defense releases doctrine on mass atrocity response operations – Federation of American Scientists
The Department of Defense this week released the 2012 update of its doctrine on "Peace Operations" including new guidance on so-called Mass Atrocity Response Operations that are designed to prevent or halt genocide or other large-scale acts of violence directed at civilian populations.
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Diplomatic Center
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
3:47 P.M. AST
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you very much. Good afternoon, everyone. Mr. President, Madam Prime Minister, distinguished leaders of Caribbean countries, I want to thank you all -- and I mean all of you -- for what for me was a very fruitful and good meeting. I learned a great deal, and I've also learned we have a lot more work to do together.
Trinidad and Tobago ratifies Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the United States
Trinidad and Tobago has ratified the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the United States, which governs the temporary presence of US military/defence personnel in Trinidad and Tobago (TT) for mutually agreed activities.
Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in Trinidad and Tobago
Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are in Trinidad and Tobago to meet with Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar as well as leaders of other Caribbean countries, whom Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar has graciously offered to invite to discuss the full range of bilateral and regional issues.
General Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army (Retired) honored by The Sons of Italy Foundation
Last evening General Colin Powell 65th U.S. Secretary of State, 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was honored by the Sons of Italy Foundation with The 2013 Sons of Italy Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service.
U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Leaders to Bring Key Business Development Strategies to Washington, D.C
(Washington, D.C., May 6, 2013) – Business and government leaders from the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) will promote best practices for successful business ventures in the U.S. territory at the first ever U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Summit on Friday, June 7, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Entitled "U.S.
Dr. Ivan Walks replaces Chris Gardiner as chair of C-PAC (Caribbean American Political Action Committee)
Dr. Ivan Walks was selected by a search committee, consisting of of C-PAC Board and Advisory Committee members to replace outgoing Chair Chris Gardiner as chair of C-PAC effective May 31, 2013.
Dr. Walks a native of Guyana and a C-PAC Founding Patron has emceed many C-PAC events and has been a significant financial contributor over the years.
United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2012
Secretary's Preface
I am proud to present the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for the first time as Secretary of State. When I served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, my colleagues and I depended on these reports for an accurate assessment of human rights conditions around the world. I know how valuable they are to those in the State Department and other federal agencies who carry out U.S. foreign policy as well as to members of Congress, the academic community, activists, students, journalists, lawyers, judges, foreign governments, and concerned citizens everywhere.
Roundtable “Caribbean Integration: Past, Present and Future” at the OAS April 12, 2013
Roundtable “Caribbean Integration: Past, Present and Future” at the Organization of American States, Washington, DC
Part I - Welcome Remarks by Ambassador Curtis Ward, Chairman, Caribbean Research & Policy Center.
Part II - Remarks by Ambassador Albert R. Ramdin, OAS Assistant Secretary General.
Death of Baroness Thatcher
Conservative peer and former prime minister, Baroness Thatcher, has died aged 87.
Baroness Thatcher became a member of the Lords in 1992. A former research chemist and barrister, she was elected Conservative MP for Finchley in 1959, holding the seat until her retirement from the House of Commons in 1992.
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