Year: 2025
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CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General hails Saint Lucia’s launch of national statistics strategy
Saint Lucia has launched its National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS), marking a significant milestone in the Caribbean Community’s collective pursuit of evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development. CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Armstrong Alexis, participated in the launch in Castries on 23 September 2025, hailing it as not just a national achievement, but “a regional one that contributes to…
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Statement | CARICOM Caucus of Ambassadors, by H.E. François Jackman, Permanent Representative of Barbados, in support of the Adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution for a UN Support Office and Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti | 30 September 2025
Only through urgent, collective action in the security domain, in support of Haiti, can the scourge of gang violence be arrested. This is a critical first step towards creating favourable conditions for elections, sustained delivery of humanitarian support and relief, the rebuilding of institutions and the laying of the foundation for the long-term economic development of Haiti. H.E. François Jackman,…
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Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ready for Full Free Movement on 1 October 2025
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- will implement full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from Wednesday, 1 October 2025. This means that nationals of these four countries will not be limited to temporary entry of up to six months, or to work under the CARICOM skills regime. Nationals from these…
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Agriculture hailed at CWA as the cornerstone of sustainable development
Agriculture at the heart of sustainable development efforts of the Region, and solidarity among the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and its regional and international partners to achieve food and nutrition security, were common themes at the opening ceremony of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture. The week of activities is being hosted by St. Kitts and Nevis at the Marriott Beach…
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Remarks by WFP Representative and Country Director| Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025| 29 September 2025
It is a true honour to join you in commemorating the 19th annual Caribbean Week of Agriculture—a powerful testament to our shared commitment to advancing the agricultural sector and confronting the pressing challenge of food security across the region. Before I proceed, allow me to express my sincere appreciation to the Government and People of St. Kitts and Nevis for…
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Message | Dr Carla Barnett | Secretary-General | Caribbean Community (CARICOM) | Caribbean Youth Day 2025 | 30 September 2025
As we mark this special day, I urge all stakeholders, governments, civil society, the private sector, and our youth themselves, to renew their commitment to creating an environment where young people can contribute to and participate in decision-making processes, and lead initiatives for positive change. Their voices, perspectives, and actions are crucial in shaping a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Caribbean.…
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UN Security Council authorizes the transition from MSS mission in Haiti into ‘Gang Suppression Force’
On 30 September 2025, the Security Council authorized the transition from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti into a “Gang Suppression Force” (GSF) for an initial period of 12 months. The resolution also establishes a UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) to support the Mission. Ahead of the meeting, Panama—together with several other Council members, Haiti, and representatives…
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Guyana’s Statement of Position on behalf of the A3+ at the Adoption of UNSC Resolution 2793 on the Question Concerning Haiti
The A3+ group, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Guyana have welcomed the adoption of resolution 2793 authorizing the transition of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti into a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and establishing a UN Support Office in Haiti to provide operational and logistical support for the mission. The A3+ group’s Statement following the resolution reads as…
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Remarks by CARDI Executive Director| Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025
This week is the Caribbean Week of Agriculture. This is the week in which we showcase all that is important in regional agriculture, the progress made and make changes where necessary, we demonstrate new technologies developed or introduced, we share knowledge and experiences to further enhance and develop our regional agriculture sector and we lobby for polices which will help…
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Remarks by FAO Subgional regional Coordinator for the Caribbean| Opening Ceremony, 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture| 29 September 2025
Here we are together again to exchange experiences and to use each other’s knowledge and ideas to drive agriculture forward in the Region. People ask me if I think that agriculture is moving fast enough what I think of the progress that has been made in relation to the 25X25, and my answer has been that a lot of effort…
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