Drought in parts of the Caribbean during the first half of 2025 is a cause for concern for the Caribbean Drought and Precipitation Monitoring Network (CDPMN). In its Drought Bulletin for January 2025, the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) – under which the CDPMN operates – advised that short-term drought...
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Statement from the Chair of the Caribbean Community | Posthumous Pardon Granted by the Biden Administration to the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey
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Statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) | Decision of the Government of the United States of America to Remove Cuba from the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
CARICOM Energy Month (CEM)
CARICOM Energy Month (CEM) will be observed in November under the theme ‘Invest in Sustainable Energy: Accelerate the Transition’. CEM aims to increase awareness of energy matters in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and celebrate the strides the Community is making to transition to a clean energy pathway. Since its inauguration in 2016, CEM has become the seminal event on the calendar of energy stakeholders including academia, policymakers, private sector, youth, and development partners. The ultimate goal of CEM is long-term, lasting behavioural changes. Tune in to our website and social media platforms to see the various activities.
18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture
Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) is the Region’s premier agriculture event which features workshops, seminars and a trade show coordinated by partners in regional agriculture. The 18th CWA was held in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 7 -11 October 2024. The objective of this edition of the CWA was to highlight and coordinate efforts towards accelerating climate-smart mitigation and adaptative measures to reduce climatic impacts on food production systems.
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Hon. Mia Amor Mottley
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2025 presents CARICOM with opportunity to renew commitment to economic growth, expansion – Chair of 54th Meeting of Community Council of Ministers
The Hon. Kerrie D. Symmonds, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Senior Minister coordinating the Productive Sectors of Barbados, chaired the 54th Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers on Thursday, 16 January 2025. Please read his remarks below: Colleague Ministers and your delegations, Secretary-General Barnett, Deputy...
‘Our gains so far should serve as a source of confidence’ – CARICOM SG at 54th Community Council Meeting
Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, addressed the opening of the 54th Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers on Thursday, 16 January 2025. Please read the Secretary-General’s remarks below: Honourable Kerrie D. Symmonds, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, Other Honourable Ministers and Other Heads of...
