The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met on 10 April 2026 to discuss the issues in relation...
Opening Ceremony
50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Closing Media Conference
50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Chair, CARICOM
The Honourable Dr Terrance M. Drew
“As Caribbean leaders, and as citizens of this region, we must recommit to the principles that underpin this Community. We must strengthen our institutions, enhance consultation, and ensure that our engagement reflects the seriousness of the responsibilities entrusted to us by our people.”
Secretary-General, CARICOM
Dr Carla Barnett
“I invite all CARICOM stakeholders, in the Region and beyond, to move forward together as we work to achieve our vision of a “Community for All”, that is resilient, prosperous and united.”
The Honourable Dr Terrance M. Drew
Chair, CARICOM
Prime Minister, St. Kitts and Nevis
Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Outgoing Chair, CARICOM
Prime Minister, Jamaica
The Honourable Kamla Persad- Bissessar, SC
Prime Minister
Trinidad and Tobago
H.E Dr Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, SC
President
Suriname
Dr The Honourable Godwin Friday
Prime Minister, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Dr Carla Barnett
Secretary-General, CARICOM
Special Guests
His Excellency Adel al-Jubeir
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
His Excellency Adel Bin Ahmed al-Jubeir has been the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, a Member of the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since 2018, and a Climate Affairs Envoy since 2022.
Dr George Elombi
President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Afreximbank
Dr George Elombi has served in several capacities at the African Export-Import Bank, including Deputy Director of Legal Services in 2008 and Executive Secretary and Head of Legal Services in January 2009. In April 2015, he was appointed Executive Vice President (Corporate Governance and Legal Services). In October 2025, he was inaugurated President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The Honourable Shirley Botchwey
Secretary-General, Commonwealth Secretariat
Hon. Shirley Botchwey is the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth and the first woman from Africa to hold this office.
She was appointed by Commonwealth Heads of Government at their biennial meeting in Apia, Samoa in 2024. She assumed office on 1 April 2025, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in diplomacy, international relations, governance, and public service to the position.
Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi
Minister of State - Foreign Affairs United Arab Emirates
Since February 2023, Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi has served as a Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She also serves as Chairperson of the UAE National Orchestra, Commissioner of the UAE Expo Office, Secretary-General of the Kalimat Foundation, and Non-Executive Director of Alef Education.
Programme of Events
Opening Ceremony
The Marriott Dome, Frigate Bay, St Kitts
Business Sessions
St Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, St Kitts
Closing Media Conference (Hybrid)
St Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, St KittsThematic Focus
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Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM
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