All Caribbean societies have at their core the influence of an inherited economic system that stems from colonialism and has been perpetuated over the centuries with little or no modification (Beckford 1972). Adhering to the criteria of this article, I will attempt to explain the importance of the Moyne Commission and its recommendations, to show that the Elizabethan Poor Laws are a reflection of the Commission, and to explain the relationship between social welfare and social work. Moyne Commission: Significance: Recommendations The Moyne Commission was established following the 1930s uprising involving West Indian peasants and workers who fought back against the fragmented effects of the colonial system, which persisted even though slavery has since been abolished a long time. As a result, the British government, under the auspices of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm Mc Donald, selected members of the West Indian Royal Commission to examine the social and economic disparities that existed in the British colonies (Mandle 1996) . The Moyne Commission led by Lord Moyne, formerly Walter Guinness, began inquiries and hearings in the West Indies from September 1938 to June 1939, culminating in a report in December 1939 (Mandle 1996). The report provides an accurate picture of life in the region, as the Commission recognizes that the root of the West Indies' socio-economic problems lies in underdevelopment. Therefore, they sought to remedy this problem by offering assistance for social services and the export of agricultural products as a means of bringing social stability and solidarity to the West Indies (Mandle 1996). The Commission also recognized that the British Caribbean population was exposed to ...... middle of article ...... changing conditions (basic concepts of social protection). In terms of their relationships with each other, social work is one of several professions within the social welfare network and although they may be different in terms of definition, they are both linked to advocacy and empowerment of people. Conclusion In the Caribbean, there are various “poverty alleviation” programs and policies that support the reduction of dependency and self-reliance, such as Jamaica's National Poverty Eradication Program and that of Trinidad and Haiti . Tobago Social Sector Investment Program. These programs, however, fail miserably because the resources provided do not reach the poor and there are no additional programs in place to track individuals and ensure that they reach a level of stability that allows them to exit the system. government aid (Haralambos & Holborn 2008).