Today I’m starting a new phase of my career as Ambassador and Permanent Representative- Designate of Barbados to the United Nations, WTO and other International Organizations in Geneva. I am honored and will do this with integrity, hard work and gratitude.

Barbados and Australia have delivered a declaration on ‘Aid for Trade’ to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the launch of the @wto Aid for Trade initiative. gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/barb…

New report looks at role of South-South and triangular cooperation for trade development bit.ly/4BDjZL1

Global Review concludes with a declaration on partnerships for trade and development bit.ly/4jNzDNn

During closing ‘Leaders Conversation’ at @wto #A4T Global Review Tough question was asked: When future generations look back on this moment, what will they say we changed about how we partner for trade & development”. Full session here: lnkd.in/eG2pEDQT

🇧🇧 Barbados has achieved a major public health milestone: WHO certification for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem. Behind this achievement are stories like Sarah’s, who gave birth to a child free of HIV. 🔗 paho.org/es/historias/diagno…

#A4TNext20: What do the next 20 years of Aid for Trade look like? Barbados Ambassador to the WTO @Matthewbarbados envisions an initiative driven by partnerships that close development gaps, embrace innovation and deliver tangible impact for people around the world. #Aid4Trade

“There are a few more effective investments in global security, especially economic security, than smart development assistance, which is demand driven, delivered in partnership and puts people first”. @wto #A4TNext20

A fitting end to the Global Aid for Trade Review. At the meeting of the Committee on Trade and Development chaired by Ambassador Elmer José Salcedo of Peru, where a declaration refocusing the initiative and repositioning it as “Aid for Trade: Partnerships for Trade and Development” was adopted. Congratulations to Members for this initiative and special thanks to Australia and Barbados for their leadership.

Today @wto 10th Global Aid for Trade Review, Barbados & Australia helped to deliver something special: a multilaterally agreed declaration on Aid for Trade: Partnerships for Trade & Development. The first multilaterally agreed Dec on AfT in 20 years. It was tough but rewarding!

Congratulations Barbados 🇧🇧 for obtaining the @pahowho certification of the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV! This achievement reflects political commitment, technical and community leadership, as well as investment in integrated health services grounded in human rights and gender equality.    Watch @UnaidsLac Director @LuisaCabal_’s message below 👇🏼 Press statement: unaids.org/en/resources/pres…

#A4TNext20: What do the next 20 years of Aid for Trade look like? Barbados Ambassador to the WTO @Matthewbarbados envisions an initiative driven by partnerships that close development gaps, embrace innovation and deliver tangible impact for people around the world. #Aid4Trade

Great event on small economies with @tembo_dorothy of @ITCnews, @EUmissionWTO @commonwealthsec small states office, 🇼🇸 at the @wto #Aid4Trade Global Review

Great 🇧🇧 & 🇦🇺 led panel on “Aid for Trade of the Future: Partnerships for Trade, Investment and Development”- thank you to @NorwayInGeneva @AranchaGlezLaya @ADiallo_EIFWTO and 🇹🇴 for joining at the @wto Aid for Trade Global Review #Aid4Trade

Today. 13:15. @wto Atrium

Climate adaptation drew just $2.7bn in finance since 2000, vs $16.4bn for renewables. The first Caribbean Investment Report 2026, launched at #WIF2026, calls for stronger pipelines & risk-sharing to close that gap ahead of #COP31. Read report: ow.ly/5UX75101g7s #DohaWIF2026

What an absolute pleasure to host Professor Emerita the Most Honourable V. Eudine Barriteau and Professor Adelle Blackett to a lunch filled with history, human rights, culture & learning #Barbados @UWI_CaveHill

Honored to contribute to 🇧🇧 BLP’s 87th Annual Conference,-“Building Beyond the Victory” through a piece titled “A Global Citizen with Bajan Roots”. @mfa_barbados

Today it was a pleasure to support #CEDAW General Recommendation No. 41 which addresses the elimination of gender stereotypes and unequal power structures. And to give a special shout out to co-chair Rhoda Reddock of 🇹🇹 who taught me gender studies at Uni 30+ years ago

Early morning discussion with @ITUSecGen and the Forum of Small States led by @SGPMissionGva - excellent opportunity to ensure small states views are reflected in discussions on AI and digitalization

How is #Aid4Trade making a difference across regions? Join the Global Review for Regional Spotlight sessions exploring impact, lessons learned & emerging priorities in: Africa: bit.ly/3UfKJQG Asia & Pacific: bit.ly/3UBTJzW The Americas: bit.ly/4kbuEWN