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Grenada diaspora outreach
Attorney General Claudette Joseph meets with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke to strengthen Grenada-diaspora relations
Brooklyn, NY Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs, Labor and Consumer Affairs of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, the Hon- orable Claudette Joseph, recently paid a courtesy call on U.S. Con- gresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) at her district office in Brooklyn, New York, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen en- gagement between Grenada and its diaspora in the United States. AG Joseph's visit was part of a New York/New Jersey meet-and- greet Grenadians tour that in- cluded a number of fundraising events. She is the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) party's candidate for the Town of St. George. Elections in Grenada are constitutionally due in Octo- ber of 2027.
The meeting brought together two influential leaders of Carib- bean heritage to discuss a range of issues impacting Grenada and the wider CARICOM region, particularly in light of shifting U.S. policy dynamics under the administration. current cussions focused on economic resilience, labor mobility, trade relations, and the role of diasmunity-underscored the im- portance of maintaining strong people-to-people ties. Her dis- trict, encompassing neighbor- hoods such as Flatbush, Crown Heights, and East Flatbush, has long served as a cultural and economic hub for Caribbean na- tionals and their descendants.
"My district is the United Na- tions of America. Here, you can find communities and people from all over the world. This is what informs me when I go to Washington I being a nuance and sensitivity of diverse im- migrant groups like no other representative. I grew up in this community and so I can speak
Dispora communities in advancing regional development.
"The meeting was positive, engaging and friendly. Congress- woman Clarke listened, offered advice and was very sensitive to issues presently facing both Gre- nada and the CARICOM region today. I want to publicly thank her for meeting with me at such short notice and I'll take her up on her offer to continue to build this relationship between us. This was a great meeting!" said Attorney General Joseph.
to the issues with some author- ity. The Grenadian community has been a strong and loyal base of support and leadership," said Congresswoman Clarke.
As the daughter of Jamaican immigrants and a steadfast ad- vocate for Caribbean-Ameri-
Congresswoman Clarke, who represents New York's 9th Con- gressional District-home one of the largest Caribbean di- aspora populations in the United States, including a vibrant and longstanding Grenadian comto can interests, Congresswoman Clarke reaffirmed her commit- ment to policies that support Caribbean nations and diaspora communities alike. She empha- sized the strategic importance of CARICOM to U.S. foreign poli- cy and the need for collaborative approaches to address shared challenges, including climate vulnerability, economic inequal- ity, and migration.
Attorney General Joseph highlighted Grenada's ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, protect workers' rights, and en- hance consumer protections, while also recognizing the crit- ical contributions of the dias- pora to national development. She noted that partnerships with leaders like Congresswom- an Clarke are vital in navigating complex geopolitical and eco- nomic landscapes.
"The Grenadian diaspora in Brooklyn and across New York remains an indispensable part- ner in our nation's progress," Minister Joseph stated. “Engage- ment at this level reinforces our shared commitment to building sustainable pathways for growth and opportunity."
Both leaders expressed opti- mism about expanding avenues for cooperation between Gre- nada and U.S. policymakers, particularly through diaspora engagement, investment initia- tives, and cultural exchange. The visit reflects Grenada's broader strategy to strengthen interna- tional partnerships and leverage diaspora networks in advancing national and regional priori- ties. The meeting was brokered by Michael Roberts, NDC New York Chapter's Public Relations
Officer (PRO) and member of the Town of St. George Working Group, and Group Coordinator Bernard Bourne.
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