Republic Bank Sustainability Expo - Transforming Talk into Action
September 13 -14, 2024, Centre of Excellence, Macoya
The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) proudly showcased its research and academic programs at the Republic Bank’s Sustainability Expo, held at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya, from September 13-14, 2024. The Expo, themed "Transforming Talk into Action", provided a vibrant, interactive platform for diverse sectors to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable business practices and innovative climate solutions. At our booth, visitors had the opportunity to communicate directly with our researchers, exploring the important work SALISES is doing to support the global transition toward a greener and more resilient future. Our ongoing research initiatives in this area spans several key areas such as:
In addition to our research, SALISES also had the opportunity to highlight its graduate programs, offering attendees an in-depth look at our academic offerings that prepare future leaders in sustainable development and various other key areas. Visitors to the booth were invited to participate in interactive games on Carbon Footprint and Sustainable Financing, which provided a fun yet educational way to engage with these key topics. The Expo allowed us to connect with a wide-ranging audience, including leaders from the energy, finance, agriculture, and other sectors, strengthening our collaboration with industry stakeholders and academic partners. Through events like these, SALISES continues to reinforce its role in shaping a sustainable future for the Caribbean and beyond.
Check out the highlights from our participation in the gallery below:
May 26, 2023
Anchoring Sustainable Development through Spirituality, Religion and Morality in Caribbean SIDS (PART II)
Dr. Michael Barnett, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Mona
Mr. Bobby Andrews, Tobago House of Assembly
Rev. Dr. Glenroy Lalor, President of the Jamaica Baptist Union
Dr. K. B. Dennis Meade, Department of Religious Studies, Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts and Science, USA
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Niles, Immanuel Ministries
Oloye Olakela Massentungi, Founder of Egbe Onisin eledumare and Head of the Council of Traditional Afrikan Chiefs, Trinidad and Tobago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7aN_Aok06Y
March 24, 2023
Anchoring Sustainable Development through Spirituality, Religion and Morality in Caribbean SIDS
Dr. Latoya Lazarus, Sociologist, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies, The UWI, Cave Hill, Barbados
Pastor Clive Dottin, CARU Office, Port of Spain
Dr. Nasser Mustapha, Retired Sociologist, The UWI. St. Augustine
Archbishop Jason Gordon, The Office of the Chancery, Archbishop House, Port of Spain
Mr. Ravindra Nath Maharaj, Master of Festival Development, Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts, Port of Spain
Ms. Eintou Pearl Springer, Iya, Ifa Orisa Community
Mr. Ricardo Bharat Hernandez, Chief, Santa Rosa First Peoples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7w199UjVgs
February 24, 2023
Tracing the Evolution/Devolution of the Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago
Prof. Anton Allahar, Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, Social Science Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Marlene Attzs, Economist, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Jo-ann Tull, Lecturer, Carnival Studies, Creative & Festival Arts, The UWI, St. Augustine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rkQ63csyF8
January 26, 2023
Innovation, Change and a Sustainable Future – The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Product
Ms. Paige De Leon, Former President and Committee member of the Trinidad and Tobago Promoters Association
Ms. Denise Hernandez, Secretary, Pan Trinbago Inc. T. C., #37 Victoria Square, Duke & Melbourne Streets, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Prof. Rudolph Ottley, Senior Instructor, Academy of the Arts, Letters, Culture and Public Affairs, The University of Trinidad and Tobago
Dr. Charleston Thomas, Chairman, Tobago Festivals Commission, First Floor, Smithfield Road, No. 2 Smithfield Plaza, Scarborough, Tobago
Mrs. Rosalind Gabriel, Bandleader, Rosalind Gabriel Carnival Production Ltd, #26 O’ Conner Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=habga7AnkF4
December 9, 2022
Development Finance for a Low-Carbon Caribbean Future: Issues and Solutions
Dr. Emily J. Brearley, Economic Consultant & Founder, Solution42.ORG Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. Kirk Douglas, Director, Centre for Biosecurity Studies, The UWI, Cave Hill, Barbados
Dr. Don Charles, Economic Consultant
Dr. Preeya Mohan, Senior Fellow, SALISES, The UWI, St. Augustine, Trinidad
Dr. Robert Stewart, Fellow, SALISES, The UWI, St. Augustine, Trinidad
November 25, 2022
Agenda Items for the Promotion of Food Security in Caribbean SIDS Sustainable Development Imperative
Dr. Patricia Northover, Senior Research Fellow, SALISES, The UWI, Mona Campus, Jamaica
Mr. Vassel Stewart, President, Caribbean Agribusiness Association (CABA), Trinidad and Tobago
Mr. Steve Maximay, Managing Director, Science Based Initiative, Grenada
Ms. Charmaine Metivier, Researcher, Health Economics Unit, The UWI, St. Augustine, Trinidad
Ms. Abigail Caleb, Senior Technical Officer, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Trinidad and Tobago
October 14, 2022
Advancing Institutional and People-Centred National Development Options in Trinidad and Tobago – Responses to the 2023 National Budget Statement
Dr. Indira Rampersad, Senior Fellow, SALISES, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Robert Stewart, Fellow, SALISES, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Jennifer Rouse, Former Director, Division of Aging, Ministry of Social Development and Family Services
Dr. Henry Charles, Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Daren Conrad, Lecturer, Department of Economics, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Alvin Thompson, Senior Research and Policy Consultant, Office of the Chief Secretary, Tobago House of Assembly
Dr. Tyehimba Salandy, Lecturer, Department of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, The UWI, St. Augustine
September 29, 2022
Gun-Related Violence and Criminal Homicide in Caribbean Societies: Data Driven Insights and Expert Reflections Towards Ameliorative Action
Dr. Herbert Gayle, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work,
Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Mona.
Professor Charles Katz, Director, Centre for Violence Prevention and Community, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Dr. Ericka Adams, Associate Professor, San Jose State University, Department of Justice Studies, San Jose, USA
Dr. Godfrey St. Bernard, Acting Director, The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Dr. Wayne Pitts, Research Criminologist, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
Dr. Wendell Wallace, Lecturer and Deputy Dean - Distance Education and Outreach, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Dr. Elizabeth Ward, Chairman of the Board, Violence Prevention Alliance – Jamaica, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
Friday 29 July, 2022
Counteracting the Scourge of Violence Against Women in Caribbean Societies - Towards Remedial Action in Response to Theory and Evidence-Informed Studies
Dr. Halimah DeShong, Senior Lecturer, Institute for Gender and Development Studies, The University of the West Indies
Dr. Henriette Jansen, Retired Technical Advisor, Violence against Women (VAW) Research and Data, UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO), Bangkok
Ms. Carol Watson- Williams, Principal Consultant, reThink Social Development Ltd
Dr. Ruth Rodney, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, York University
Dr. Godfrey St. Bernard, Acting Director, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies, The UWI, St. Augustine
Mrs. Claire Guy-Alleyne, Woman Superintendent (Ag.), Special Victims Department, Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JT53kc_HfI
Friday 20, May, 2022
Post-Covid Recovery and Economic Imperatives for Growth and Sustainable Development in Trinidad and Tobago
Mr. Michael John, Part-time Lecturer, Department of Economics, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Ms. Alicia Nicholls, Junior Researcher Fellow, Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill
Dr. Lester Henry, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Dr. Vanus James, Former Senior Policy Advisor, UNDP and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) International Consultant
Dr. Dave Seerattan, Senior Lecturer - Coordinator – MSc Global Studies Programme, Institute of International Relations, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Dr. Michelle Salandy, Consultant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxxP9sEq_GI
April 29, 2022
Strengthening National Statistics for Sustainable Development through Gendered Lenses
Dr. Leith Dunn, Honorary Research Fellow, Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), Mona Unit, The University of the West Indies, Mona
Dr. Philomen Harrison, Project Director, Regional Statistics, CARICOM
Ms. Isiuwa Iyahen, Deputy Representative, UN Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) - Caribbean
Dr. Asha Kambon, Consultant, Assessor and Trainer in the macro socio economic assessment of disasters and the identification of the needs for recovery
Dr. Theresa Rajack-Talley, Vice Provost, Equity and Inclusion, Full Professor, Pan-African Studies, Graduate Faculty, Sociology & Anthropology, Dalhousie University
Dr. Peter Weller, Consultant Community and Clinical Psychologist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6McEv4aRt3g
March 25, 2022
National Statistics, Best Practices and the Establishment of the National Statistical Institute of Trinidad and Tobago (NSITT): Imperatives for Securing National Development
Dr. Wesley Yung, Director, International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Center, Statistics Canada
Mr. Lance Busby, Retired Statistician, the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Mr. Desmond Perry, Statistician, Tobago House of Assembly
Dr. Godfrey St. Bernard, Acting Director, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies
Professor Sir Ian Diamond, National Statistician, Government Statistical Service, United Kingdom
Dr. Abdullahi Abdulkadri, Coordinator Statistics and Social Development Unit ECLAC subregional headquarters for the Caribbean
Gabriel Gamez, Inter-regional Adviser, Organization and Management of National Statistical Systems, United Nations Statistics Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLszxKoa49M
February 18, 2022
Hosting and Managing the Experience in Trinidad and Tobago in 2022 and Beyond
Dr. Jo-anne Tull, Lecturer, Carnival Studies, Department of Creative and Festival Arts, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Keith Nurse, Principal, CEO, The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, St. Lucia
Mr. Derrick Lewis, Managing Director, EventologyTT
Dr. Franka des Vignes, Subregional Advisor, Disease Surveillance and Epodemiology, PAHO/WHO Subregional Programme Coordination, Caribbean
Dr. Kela Francis, Assistant Professor, The Academy for Arts, Culture and PA, The University of Trinidad and Tobago
Dr. Keron Niles, Lecturer, Institute of International Relations, The UWI, St. Augustine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwhidCpOJ1w
January 21, 2022
International Migration, Emerging Sub-Populations and Human Rights in Trinidad and Tobago: Maximizing the Benefits and Minimizing Threats to National Development
Ms. Leigh Ann Waldropt-Bonair, Private Consultant
Ms. Maria Jose Flor Agreda, Doctoral Student in Sociology at Cornell University/Graduate, MSc. Development Statistics, SALISES, The UWI, St. Augustine
Ms. Amanda Solano, Protection Officer, UNHCR Head Office, Trinidad and Tobago
Ms. Giselle Chance, Co-Founder/CEO, Vision on Mission
Ms. Leela Ramdeen, Chairperson, Archdiocesan Ministry for Migrants and Refugees
Dr. Michele Reis, Private Consultant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdqzKKadoY4
December 3, 2021
Managing the National Education System: The COVID-19 Pandemic, Lessons Learned and Charting Progressive Agendas – Part 2
Justice Dr. David Gafoor, Chairman, Tax Appeal Court of Trinidad and Tobago
Ms. Carlene Hayes, President, National Primary Schools Principals Association (NAPSPA)
Father Gregory Augustine, Principal, Fatima College, Port of Spain
Professor Gerard Hutchinson, Professor, Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Indira Rampersad, Senior Research Fellow, SALISES, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Olabisi Kuboni, Specialist, Open and Distributed Learning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPMfklYJy1g
November 12, 2021
Managing the National Education System: The COVID-19 Pandemic, Lessons Learned and Charting Progressive Agendas – Part 1
Mr. Kevin David, Interim Executive Member, National Parent Teachers' Association (NPTA)
Ms. Antonia Tikah De Freitas, President, Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers' Association (TTUTA)
Dr. Sabeerah Abdul-Majied, School of Education, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Fiona Rajkumar, Home Schooling Association of Trinidad and Tobago
Dr. Patricia Dardaine Ragguet, Director, Holistic Schools, Cascade
Mr. Bobby Andrews, Planner, Tobago House of Assembly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puw282oaFSc
October 22, 2021
Budgeting for Development in a Global Pandemic
Dr. Karl Theodore, Former Director, Health Economics Unit, Centre for Health Economics, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Preeya Mohan, Senior Research Fellow, SALISES, The UWI, St. Augustine
Dr. Tyehimba Salandy, Director, Institute of Indigenous Knowledge, Empowerment and Research (IKER Institute)
Dr. Selvon Hazel, Chief Economist in the Economic Management Research Unit (EMRU), Tobago House of Assembly
Ms. Sunity Maharaj, Director, Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean
Mr. Amilcar Sanatan, PhD. Candidate, Cultural Studies, The UWI, St. Augustine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY6YEjivenI
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FORUM 24
2011 Census - Making Sense of the Numbers
Mr. Dave Clement, Director of Statistics, Central Statistical Office
Ms. Aurora Noguera-Ramkissoon, Officer in Charge, United Nations Family Planning Association (UNFPA), Trinidad & Tobago
Dr. Jennifer Rouse, Director, Division of Ageing, Ministry of the People & Social Development
Dr. Godfrey St. Bernard, Senior Fellow, SALISES, UWI
FORUM 23
Dealing with Section 34 Issues
The Honourable Dr Roodal Moonilal, Government Chief Whip and Minister of Housing, Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Mr Elton Prescott, SC, Independent Senator and Attorney at Law
Dr Bishnu Ragoonath, Senior Lecturer in Political Science, Department of Behavioural Sciences
Senator Faris Al-Rawi, PNM Senator and Public Relations Officer, Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
FORUM 22
The Caribbean Court of Justice: an idea whose time has come?
Dr. Lester Henry, Opposition Senator, Government of Trinidad and Tobago
Mr. John Jeremie, Senior Lecturer in Law, UWI and former Attorney General
Dr. Raymond Ramcharitar, Cultural Critic and Historian
Dr. Kusha Haraksingh, Senior Lecturer in History, UWI and Chairman, CARICOM Competition Commission
FORUM 21
The State of Emergency: a Necessary Evil?
Senator Terrence Deyalsingh, Opposition Senator
Honourable Surujrattan Rambachan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Communication
Dr. Merle Hodge, Former Senior Lecturer in Linguistics, UWI, St. Augustine and Member, Working Women for Social Progress
Prof. Patrick Watson, Director, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies, UWI, St. Augustine
FORUM 20
The Current State of West Indian Cricket
Mr. Deryck Murray, Former West Indies Cricketer and former President of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board and West Indian Cricket Board
Mr. Tony Gray, Former West Indies Cricketer and current Cricket Coach at the University of Trinidad and Tobago
Prof. Balwin Mootoo, Professor Emeritus in Chemistry, UWI, St. Augustine; First Vice President of Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board and member of the West Indian Cricket Board
Mr. Dinanath Ramnarine, Former West Indian Cricketer and President of the West Indian Players Association
FORUM 19
The People’s Partnership Government: one-year after
Honourable Roodal Moonilal, Member of Parliament for Oropouche East, Minister of Housing & the Environment and Leader of Government Business in House of Representatives
Honourable Colm Imbert, Member of Parliament for Diego Martin North-East and former Minister of Works and Transport
Dr. Hamid Ghany, Dean, faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Mr. Lennox Grant, Distinguished Journalist
FORUM 18
Equality and Diversity in Trinidad and Tobago
Honourable Basdeo Panday, Former Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago
Prof. Selwyn Ryan, Former SALISES Director, co-author of Ethnicity and Employment Practices in Trinidad & Tobago
Mr. Gregory Aboud, President, Downtown Owners’ and Merchants’ Association (DOMA)
Mr. Israel Khan, SC, Attorney-at-Law
FORUM 17
The Current Industrial Relations Climate in Trinidad and Tobago
Mr. Watson Duke, President, Public Services Association
Mr. David Abdullah, President, Federation of Independent Trade Unions
Mr. Hollis Nicholas, Director, Human Resources, UWI
FORUM 16
The Death Penalty in Trinidad & Tobago
Mr. Israel Khan, SC, Attorney at Law
Mr. Vernon de Lima, Attorney at Law
Ms. Verna St. Rose-Greaves, Social Worker
Mr. Douglas Mendes, SC, Attorney at Law
FORUM 15
CLICO Measures in Budget 2011
Prof. Patrick Watson, University Director, SALISES
Dr. Lester Henry, Honourable Senator and Lecturer, Department of Economics, UWI
Mr. Prakash Ramlakhan, Lecturer, Department of Management Studies, UWI
FORUM 14
The UNC Internal Elections: implications for National Politics
Professor Selwyn Ryan, Political Scientist and Former Director, SALISES
Dr. Indira Rampersad, Lecturer, IIR
Mr. Garvin Nicholas, Executive Member, Movement for National Development
Mr. Winston Dookeran, Political Leader, Congress of the People
FORUM 13
The 2010 General Elections in Trinidad & Tobago: analysis and aftermath
Mr. Penelope Beckles, former Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago
Mr. Peter O’Connor, Journalist and Commentator
Dr. Indira Rampersad, Lecturer, Institute of International Relations
FORUM 12
Meeting the Challenges of the Aviation Industry in the Caribbean – Whither Air Jamaica
Professor Norman Girvan, Institute of International Relations
Mr. Ian Bertrand, Aviation Consultant and former CEO of BWIA International
FORUM 11
Proposed Constitutional Reform: One Step Forward or Two Steps Backward?
Mr. Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj, Attorney at Law and Member of Parliament
Professor Selwyn Ryan, Political Scientist and Former Director, SALISES
Mr. Douglas Mendes SC, Attorney at Law and Head, Faculty of Law
Professor Dennis Pantin, Lecturer and Member of Constitutional Reform Committee (Chairperson)
Forum 10
The Uff Commission: To be or not to be?
Mr. Victor Hart, Chairman, Transparency International
Dr. Bishnu Ragoonath, Senior Lecturer in Political Science, UWI
Representative of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago
Forum 9
Is Calypso Dying?
Ms. Francine Edwards (Singing Francine),
Mrs. Elizabeth Montano,
Mr. Lutalo Masimba (Brother Resistance),
Dr. Louis Regis
Forum 8
The State of the Financial Sector in Trinidad and Tobago
Dr. DeLisle Worrell,
Mr. Winston Dookeran,
Minister Mariano Brown,
Mr. David Dulal-Whiteway
Forum 7
Climate Change and The Caribbean: Clear and Present Danger? - December 2008
Dr. John Agard, Professor of Marine and Environmental Sciences, University of the West Indies and Former Chairman, Environmental Management Authority of Trinidad & Tobago.
Dr. Pascal Saffache, Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences, University of the French West Indies and French Guyana and author of several influential works on climate change and sea level rise.
Dr Alan Bachan, Chief Executive Officer, Turtle Village Trust
Forum 6
President Elect Barack Obama: The challenge of change in the Caribbean, the United States and the wider world. - November 2008
Dr. Indira Rampersad, Lecturer, Political Science/Int’l Relations, Dept of Behavioural Sciences, UWI
Mr. Martin Daly, SC, Attorney-at-Law
Dr. Kenneth Mease, Professor of Political Methodology, University of Florida
Mr. Clyde Weatherhead, Attorney-at-Law
Forum 5
Is there a looming financial crisis in the Caribbean? - October 2008
Mr. Carl Hiralal, Inspector, Financial Institutions, Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
Ms. Catherine Kumar, Chairman, Bankers’ Association of Trinidad & Tobago
Dr. De Lisle Worrell, Executive Director, Caribbean Centre for Money and Finance
Forum 4
Rising Prices: Causes, Consequences and Solutions - May, 2008
Hon. Peter Taylor, Minister of Legal Affairs, Government of Trinidad & Tobago
Ms Wendy Lee Yuen, Agriculturalist and Former Chairman of NAMDEVCO
Mrs Mary King, Economist and Former Independent Senator
Mrs. Indera Sagewan-Ali, Consultant
Forum 3
The Economic Partnership agreement (EPA): Threat or Opportunity? - February 2008
Professor Selwyn Ryan, Political Scientist, Former Director SALISES (Chair)
Mr Stylianos Christopoulos, Chargé d’Affaires, Delegation of the European Commission in Trinidad and Tobago
Professor Norman Girvan, Institute of International Relations (UWI)
Mr David Abdullah, Federation of Independent Trade Unions and Non Governmental Organizations
Ms Dianne Seukaran, Former Minister in the Ministry of Trade, Government of Trinidad & Tobago
Forum 2
The Mustill Report: Meaning and Implications - January 2008
Ms Dana Seetahal, Independent Senator and Attorney-at-Law
Mr Vernon De Lima, Attorney-at-Law
Dr Hamid Ghany, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences
Professor Selwyn Ryan, Political Scientist, Former Director SALISES
Forum 1
The 2007 General Elections in Trinidad and Tobago: analysis and aftermath.
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