Norman Girvan
Norman Girvan was a distinguished Jamaican economist and academic known for his critical analyses of Caribbean development and integration. He contributed significantly to discussions on independence and regionalism, emphasizing the need for genuine autonomy and self-determination in the Caribbean, and he often critiqued the neo-colonial structures that persisted post-independence.
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The late Jamaican economist Norman Girvan led a delegation of concerned Caribbean citizens regarding citizenship issues.
In the Diaspora: A Final Reflection
Guyana· 2026-05-28
Norman Girvan identified an 'unpayable debt' owed to Cuba.
Guyana’s Ingratitude: Venezuela, Cuba, and American DeceitGuyana· 2026-02-16
The late Jamaican economist Norman Girvan gave a remarkable speech at the Great Hall of the University of Havana.
The debt is unpayable (2008) La deuda es impagableGuyana· 2026-02-10
Norman Girvan is a Caribbean scholar who attempted to convince others of the exploitation faced by the Global South.
Oil, Maduro, and the New “Donroe” DoctrineGuyana· 2026-01-12
The late Jamaican economist Norman Girvan pointedly referred to Jamaica’s own 50th anniversary celebrations as In-Dependence not Independence.
Memories of Independence - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-05-26
