The 49th Regular Meeting
Strength in Unity: Forging Caribbean Resilience, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
Montego Bay, Jamaica| 6 - 8 July, 2025
Opening Ceremony and Closing Media Conference
Opening Ceremony
48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Closing Media Conference
48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Our Leaders
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“CARICOM’s distinction as the oldest surviving integration movement among developing countries, is worthy of celebration and commendation. It is a reminder that we are stronger together, capable of overcoming adversity and achieving great progress.”
– Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP Incoming Chair
– Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP Incoming Chair
“CARICOM Heads of Government are seized of the critical issues which impact the welfare and wellbeing of the people of the Region.
Our expectation is that this Meeting will engender those discussions and decisions that will lead to meaningful outcomes for the Caribbean Community.”
– Dr Carla Barnett, Secretary General, CARICOM
– Dr Carla Barnett, Secretary General, CARICOM
Meet the Speakers | Opening Ceremony | 6 July, 2025
Hon. Andrew Holness Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Incoming Chair, CARICOM
Prime Minister, Jamaica
Hon. Mia Amor Mottley Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, SC, MP
Outgoing Chair, CARICOM
Prime Minister, Barbados
Dr. Carla Barnett Dr Carla Barnett
Secretary-General, CARICOM
Hon. Reuben Meade Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP
Prime Minister, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Stay tuned for details about our Special Guests
H.E. António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres
Secretary-General of the United Nations
António Guterres, the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, took office on January 1, 2017. He has focused on ensuring human dignity, responding to global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and gender equality. Before this role, he was the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2005-2015), dealing with major displacement crises. Guterres also served as Portugal’s Prime Minister (1995-2002) and held various significant roles in international organizations. He was born in Lisbon in 1949, is fluent in multiple languages, and has a background in engineering.
H.E. Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen was the first woman to become President of the European Commission in 2019. She was elected for a second mandate by the European Parliament in July 2024 and will lead the Commission until the European elections in 2029. Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, the 13th European Commission President, served in the German federal government from 2005-2019, holding key cabinet posts, including Federal Minister of Defence from 2013-2019; Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs from 2009-2013 and Member of the German Bundestag, from 2009-2019.
Programme of Events · 49th HGC
18th CARICOM Road Race
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Opening Ceremony
Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica
Business Sessions
Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica
Closing Media Conference (Hybrid)
Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica
Video Resources
Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness : Message to the Youth
CARICOM Chair, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley delivering the Feature Address at the Opening Ceremony for the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government | 19 February 2025 – Barbados
Updates
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.