Year: 2025
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CARICOM to participate in high-level engagements at 80th UN General Assembly
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana)- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will participate in a series of high-level meetings, bilateral engagements, side events and the General Debate during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), scheduled for September 20-29, 2025, in New York.The CARICOM Secretariat’s delegation, led by Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett and including Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Recognises Belize’s Milestone Independence Anniversary and Commitment to Regional Integration
“We applaud Belize’s recent commitment to the full implementation of the free movement of nationals. This action is a practical demonstration of your country’s deep belief in our regional integration movement and the value of unity. You can also be assured of the Community’s continued commitment to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Belize. Furthermore, Belize’s position as a vital…
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Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to roll out administrative systems for full Free Movement
“The four [countries] have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work and remain indefinitely in the receiving Member State without the need for a work or residency permit.” Representatives from Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines met on Thursday, 18 September 2025, to further coordinate, update and discuss…
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Caribbean Education Leaders Unite to Drive Bold Transformation across the Region
“[Education] Transformation does not happen by accident. It requires vision, planning, and, most importantly, courage,” stated Dr Abel-Jeffrey, “As Chief Education Officers and Directors of Education, we are uniquely positioned to drive that transformation – to rethink outdated policies, challenge inequitable systems, and promote innovation across all levels of education.” – Dr Dianne Abel-Jeffrey | Chief Education Officer of Grenada…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Recognises St Kitts and Nevis for Regional Leadership in Human Resource Development and Health on Independence Day
“Prime Minister, the Community values the significant contributions of St Kitts and Nevis to the regional integration movement and appreciates, in particular, your efforts on regional initiatives in Human Resource Development, Health, and HIV/AIDS, under your leadership role in the Quasi-Cabinet of Heads of Government of CARICOM.” Dr Carla Barnett | Secretary-General | CARICOM Thursday, 18 September 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat,…
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Media Advisory – Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) in St. Kitts and Nevis. The CWA 2025 will be held from 29 September–3 October under the theme ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025 and Beyond’. As the flagship event on the Region’s agricultural calendar, the CWA provides a…
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CARICOM Statement on Border Incursions on Belize by Guatemala
“CARICOM calls on Guatemala to ensure that its military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory and from aggressive actions which will raise tensions between the countries, escalate into a military conflict, and endanger the safety of persons who use the Sarstoon River.” CARICOM has been informed by the Government of Belize that on several occasions during the period 10…
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Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines move towards full Free Movement on 1 October 2025
Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work and remain indefinitely in the…
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Condolence Message on the Passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Ann Harper
Ambassador Elisabeth Harper The Secretary-General and Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat are saddened by the passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana on Saturday 13 September 2025. Her passing is a profound loss to Guyana and the entire CARICOM family. Ambassador Harper was a consummate diplomat who embodied the…
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CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South cooperation
CARICOM and Colombia trade negotiators concluded the second round of negotiations to update the CARICOM-Colombia Trade and Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (TECA), in Bogota, Colombia on 10 September 2025. The negotiations, which took place over two days, covered the expansion of preferential market access for agricultural and industrial products as well as institutional issues. The CARICOM negotiating Co Chair,…
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