Inter-parliamentary support a cause for gratitude

The interconnections among our countries are far greater than through incidence of hemispheric geography. Only through ongoing regional dialogue and co-operation can we hope to ensure the best outcomes.

Ever nimble and responsive to our needs, ParlAmericas has provided ongoing guidance as we grappled with adjusting the operations of our legislatures to the reality of a pandemic. Through this forum, the language and other barriers that would have prevented us from learning from the lessons of our neighbours in Central and South America are broken down, writes Bridgid Annisette-George. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Opinion

BY BRIDGID ANNISETTE-GEORGE

March 15, 2021

PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO—In my twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, a vote of thanks often concludes high-level meetings. The vote of thanks is a formal expression of appreciation recognizing the contributions of the group assembled: the host, organizers, participants, audience. Th...

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