Year: 2025
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New Year Message | Incoming Chairman of CARICOM | Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis
Recent international developments, including geopolitical tensions in our region and external policy decisions affecting Caribbean nationals, remind us of a fundamental truth: None will come to save us. We must save ourselves.Public discussions among Member States, reflecting differing national perspectives, have unfolded in a way that has attracted regional and international attention. While such differences are not unusual in a…
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Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government | St Kitts and Nevis | 24-27 February 2026
The Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will take place in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, 24 – 27 February 2026 under the chairmanship of the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and Chair of the Conference (1 January – 30 June 2026).
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Sustainable energy trailblazers share their passions, perspectives
From shaping energy policy and financing innovation to driving community action and youth advocacy, a new generation of Caribbean leaders in the sector is redefining what a sustainable energy future looks like. Eight women and two young men were recently recognised at the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy (WISE) and Sustainable Energy Youth Awards (SEYA) for 2024 and 2025, trailblazers…
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End of Year Message | Outgoing CARICOM Chair | Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness | Prime Minister | Jamaica
“At this moment in our history, we are also reminded that the Caribbean must now navigate a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. The current international environment requires our Region to act with clarity, cohesion, and strategic discipline. As global tensions intensify and external geopolitical developments increasingly intersect with our interests — affecting our economies, our security, and our diplomatic relationships —…
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End of Year Message | CARICOM Secretary‑General: Building a Resilient and United Caribbean
Fellow CARICOM citizens, As we approach this festive season, we reflect on the challenges the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has faced during the year that have thrown our vulnerabilities into sharp relief, and more than ever, underscored the purpose and value of a united Region. On the heels of the devastation caused in several Member States by Hurricane Beryl in 2024,…
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Tradition of Christmas across CARICOM | Social Media Video Challenge | Rules
🎄 People of the Region, show Us Your Christmas Traditions! Christmas across the Caribbean Community is rich, colourful, and uniquely ours. Show us your story! 📹 Send us a 1-minute video showcasing your unique Christmas tradition for a chance to win a special CARICOM prize pack and be featured on CARICOM’s official platforms. Here are the rules: Competition Rules & Guidelines CARICOM Christmas Traditions…
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STATEMENT BY THE BUREAU OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF CARICOM
The Bureau of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has noted with concern the proclamation issued by the Government of the United States on 16 December 2025 imposing partial entry restrictions on nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and the Commonwealth of Dominica. The Bureau recognises the right of countries to implement policies regulating entry to…
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CARPHA Publishes New Nutrition Standards Guidance for Caribbean Schools
CARPHA and PAHO are strongly encouraging full adoption of these guidelines to help countries develop national standards for food providers in primary and secondary schools. CARPHA is pleased to announce the release of its Technical Recommendations for the Development of Nutrition Standards for Caribbean Schools. This important publication supports the CARPHA/CARICOM Six-Point Policy Package, specifically policy option 2.1, aimed at…
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CARICOM IMPACS and Auxilium Worldwide Launch “Fish and Flags” Report Series
“This launch is a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to regional security, especially as the Caribbean continues to grapple with the emerging and evolving challenges of environmental crime and natural resource exploitation.” Lt. Col. Michael Jones, Executive Director, CARICOM IMPACS The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), in collaboration with Auxilium Worldwide, has launched a…
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CARICOM and the Republic of Korea deepening ties through multi-million-dollar cooperation programme
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Technical cooperation between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of Korea is advancing steadily with critical support to key regional sectors through the CARICOM-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund.Established in 2021, the Fund has received approximately US$7 million to date, financing nine major interventions across Health, Digital Innovation, Cybersecurity, Climate Resilience, Agriculture, Water…
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