Year: 2016
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Region to continue robust, unrelenting advocacy against de-risking
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is advancing its efforts to address de-risking and its effects on the Region, and Heads of Government have taken the decision to directly approach the government of the United States. Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness briefed the media on the subject on Wednesday afternoon, the final day of the two-day 37th Regular Meeting of…
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Remarks by the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Honourable Allen Chastanet At the 37th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Georgetown, Guyana. 4-7 July 2016.
Let me thank my fellow Heads of Government for their warm welcome as the new Prime Minister of Saint Lucia. The numerous congratulatory messages received from the entire region speaks to the profound respect given to this new designation, which the people of my beautiful country have bestowed on me and my Government. I am indeed honoured to stand here…
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CARICOM arrest warrant treaty by year end
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Thursday July 7, 2016 – People who commit crimes in one CARICOM nation and flee to another will soon be unable to outrun the long arms of the law. CARICOM Chairman, Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says regional leaders have agreed to have an arrest warrant treaty in place before the end of this year. “The arrest warrant…
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Communiqué issued at the conclusion of The Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), 4-6 July 2016, Georgetown Guyana
The Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held at Georgetown, Guyana, on 4 – 6 July 2016. The Prime Minister of Dominica, the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, chaired the proceedings. Other members of the Conference in attendance were Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Honourable Gaston Browne; Prime Minister of…
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Security underpins deliberations at CARICOM Heads Conference
The issue of security underpinned the deliberations and decisions of the 37th Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government held from 4-6 July, in Georgetown, Guyana. Whether it was economic security, as it relates to the issue of correspondent banking and its implications for Caribbean economies and people, or Community projections for economic opportunities and/or threats as a result of BREXIT,…
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CARICOM reiterates call for lifting embargo on Cuba
While Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are pleased at the ongoing normalisation of relations between Cuba and the United States of America (USA), they are reiterating a call for lifting the Trade and Economic Embargo imposed by the US on the Spanish speaking Caribbean country. Addressing the media at a press briefing late last night, to apprise…
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CARICOM banks on excellent relations with UK, EU
The vote by the people of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union (EU) notwithstanding, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reposes confidence in the excellent relations it shares with both parties. At a press conference at the conclusion of the 37th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Wednesday night, Prime Minister of Dominica stressed the…
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CARICOM joins Guyana’s push for juridical settlement of Guyana/Venezuela border row
President Granger credited CARICOM’s united stance for forcing Venezuela to rescind Decree 1.787 issued on May 26, 2015, which extended its maritime zone into the maritime space of many CARICOM states. However, that Decree was soon replaced by Decree 1.859 on July 7, 2015. (GINA) The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have taken a strong position in support…
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Eight Receive Cuban Scholarships To pursue Tertiary Education
Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 5, 2016 (SKNIS) – As the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to make strides in promoting human development through education, it has once again partnered with the Cuban Government, who has awarded students of the Federation the opportunity to pursue tertiary studies in Cuba. The Cuban Embassy hosted its annual scholarship awards ceremony…
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Action being taken on health to safeguard Community
Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Dominica Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit said Wednesday that the issue of health was of major concern to CARICOM Heads, particularly as it related to non-Communicable Diseases. The CARICOM Chairman was speaking at a press conference at the conclusion of the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of the CARICOM Heads…
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