Countdown to the 47th Regular Meeting
The reconvened 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community will be held in Grenada from 28 – 30 July 2024.
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47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community
28-30 July 2024 · Grenada
47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community Closing Press Conference.
This year, Grenada celebrates our 50th Jubilee year of Independence under the theme One People, One Journey, One Future and I look forward to the continued successes of our Caribbean Community, embracing our oneness, which stands as a testament to the strength of collaboration, the resilience of our people, and our steadfast commitment to regional progress.
Prime Minister of Grenada
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Our Regular Meetings of the Conference provide another opportunity for CARICOM Heads of Government to engage in focused discussions on critical issues which impact the welfare and well-being of the people of the Community. We look forward to focused and decisive engagements in scenic St George’s, Grenada.
Secretary-General, CARICOM
Opening Ceremony · Meet the Speakers
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali H.E. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Outgoing Chairman, CARICOM
President of Guyana
Hon. Dickon Mitchell Hon. Dickon Mitchell
Chairman, CARICOM
Prime Minister of Grenada
H.E. Dr. Carla Barnett Dr Carla Barnett
Secretary-General, CARICOM
Special Guest
Right Honourable Patricia Scotland, KC
Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
Patricia Janet Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal, PC, KC is a Dominican-born British diplomat, barrister and politician who currently serves as the sixth Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. She was elected at the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and took office on 1 April 2016, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
As Commonwealth Secretary-General, Scotland has focused on issues such as climate change, trade, and democracy. She was re-elected to a second term at the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Right Honourable Patricia Scotland, KC
Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
Sir Clive Hubert Lloyd
Revered Guyanese cricketer and Caribbean hero Sir Clive Hubert Lloyd is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricket captains of all time. His was instrumental in the West Indies Cricket team’s rise to become the greatest Test and One Day International team of the 20th century.
Mr Roderick Rainford
Mr. Roderick Rainford, a national of Jamaica, was Secretary-General from 1983 to 1992. He served as Deputy Secretary-General to Secretary-General Dr. Kurleigh King prior to acceding to the position of Secretary-General.
Programme of Events · 47th HGC
Opening Ceremony
St. George's University
Business Sessions
Radisson Grenada Beach Resort
Closing Press Conference
Radisson Grenada Beach ResortUpdates
Keep up with the latest developments, announcements, and updates pre and post conference.
Faces and Voices of the Community
CARICOM officials and nationals share their insights on the upcoming 47th HGC, underscoring why citizens should tune in
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Dr. Armstrong Alexis
CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General
Dr. Armstrong Alexis underscores the critical importance of the upcoming 47th Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government from 3-5 July 2024 in Grenada.
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Linda Drakes
Officer-in-Charge of Conference Services, CARICOM Secretariat
Ms Linda Drakes explains the critical role her department plays in supporting the meetings of the Conference of Heads of Government.
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Jennifer Britton
Deputy Programme Manager for Information and Communication Technology for Development
Ms Jennifer Britton highlights issues related to the digital agenda which Heads of Government are expected to discuss at their 47th Regular Meeting from 3-5 July 2024 in Grenada.
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Anna Lisa Jones - Reis
Project Officer, CARICOM Secretariat
Ms Anna Lisa Jones Ries highlights some of the topics that may interest CARICOM nationals to tune into the upcoming meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government from 3-5 July 2024 in Grenada.
Faces and Voices of the Community
CARICOM officials and nationals share their insights on the upcoming 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, underscoring why citizens should tune in.
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