COMMUNIQUE – Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM |24 -27 February 2026

The Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) convened in St Kitts and Nevis, 24-27 February under the chairmanship of the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister St Kitts and Nevis who assumed duties as CARICOM Chair on 1 January 2026. The Communique from the Meeting highlights the agreements and outcomes from discussions over the four day period.

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CSME and Me

CSME & ME is a public education and awareness campaign designed to improve your understanding of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy. Through various multimedia products, you will learn more about the possibilities of the CSME and how it benefits the people of the Region.  This campaign is executed with support from the European Union’s 11th European Development Fund (EDF).  
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Jamaica hosted the 49th Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government

Jamaica hosted the Forty-ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from 6-8 July in Montego Bay under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. Click here to read the Communique of the Meeting.  Visit  caricom.org/49hgc  to view media and content from the Meeting.

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government met in Barbados, 19-21 February 2025, for their 48th Regular Meeting which was convened under the theme: Strength in Unity: Forging Caribbean Resilience, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development. The leaders discussed several pressing issues for the Community, including but not limited to, food and nutrition security, climate change and the climate finance, ongoing challenges in Haiti, security issues, digital resilience, geo-political issues, external relations matters, maritime and air transport, reparations, and the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
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Temporary Closure of CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters for Repairs

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Headquarters building in Georgetown, Guyana is closed to facilitate essential repairs.

 

During this period, the building will not be accessible. Secretariat staff will operate remotely and will remain available via email and mobile telephone.

 

The Secretariat appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all partners during this time.

 

An announcement will be made when the building has been re-opened.

 

For inquiries, please email: registry@caricom.org

Hurricane Beryl Relief

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For more information, please visit: SVG Hurricane Relief

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A Caribbean Community that is integrated, inclusive and resilient; driven by knowledge, excellence, innovation and productivity; a Community where every citizen is secure and has the opportunity to realise his or her potential with guaranteed human rights and social justice; and contributes to, and shares in, its economic, social and cultural prosperity ; a Community which is a unified and competitive force in the global arena.

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Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew

Hon. Dr. Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis
Jan 1 - Jul 31, 2026
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Dr Carla Barnett

Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Community
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CARICOM works in 15 Member States and 6 Associate Members to create a community that is integrated, inclusive and resilient; driven by knowledge, excellence, innovation and productivity. Our current Initiatives revolve around:

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