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Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)
The Thirty-Sixth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM, held in Bridgetown, Barbados, 2 to 4 July 2015, endorsed the establishment of the CCREEE as the implementation hub for sustainable energy activities and projects within the region. The legal agreement establishing the CCREEE went into force on 19 May 2018, and on 22 May 2018,…
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History of CCCCC
Due to its susceptibility to climate change, the Caribbean Community has traditionally been a main supporter of climate-related initiatives. This was demonstrated early on through its strong support of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international environmental treaty that was created in 1992. In 1994, Barbados hosted the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small…
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Statement from President Irfaan Ali on the occasion of CARICOM’s 5oth Anniversary
I extend greetings to all the peoples of the Caribbean as Guyana celebrates CARICOM Day. This year our Community is observing its Golden Jubilee a milestone that attests to the relevance and sturdiness of our regional family, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Over the past five decades, integration movements have come and gone; others have stuttered and stagnated; new regional groupings…
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Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago Claim Top Prizes at 16th CARICOM Road Races -10K
The 16th CARICOM Road Races concluded yesterday, Sunday, 2 July, in Trinidad and Tobago, with Guyana and the host country taking top honours in a 10K event. Guyanese Attoya Harvey claimed first prize in the Overall Female category and the CARICOM Secretary-General’s Trophy, while Samantha Shikla of Trinidad and Tobago)and Laura Lynn Limery of Saint Lucia won second and third…
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A Decade of Public Health Service: CARPHA Observes 10 years
(Caribbean Public Health Agency Press Release) This year, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) observes its 10-year anniversary. CARPHA became the new single regional public health agency for the Caribbean when it was legally established in July 2011. However, the Agency began its operations in 2013, after an Intergovernmental Agreement was signed by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States. Caribbean Public Health Day celebrated on…
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CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting opens today
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Monday, 3 July 2023): Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meet in Trinidad and Tobago, 3-5 July 2023, for their 45th Regular Meeting and to launch a year of celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the regional grouping. The packed agenda for the Meeting tackles several pressing issues for…
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The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) presents its compliments to the Secretariat of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Georgetown, and has the honour to extend warmest congratulations on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, establishing the Community. The Commission has the further honour to acknowledge the long history…
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Much achieved in past 50 years – CARICOM Secretary-General
Following is an edited version of a presentation by Dr. Carla N Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, at a symposium ‘CARICOM at 50’ hosted by UWI St Augustine on April 14, 2023. CARICOM is a Community of sovereign states which have agreed to act in concert in areas agreed within the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. Unlike, for example, the European Union, which has…
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Activities begin in Barbados to mark 50th anniversary of CARICOM
(Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation) As the 50th anniversary date for the 15-member grouping, CARICOM, draws near Barbados has kicked off its local activities to mark the day. Activities in Member States will be observed under the theme ’50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build On’. Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong, says the island will be celebrating the milestone for…
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THE JAMAICA RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION TO HOST THE CARIBBEAN NATION’S FIRST RUGBY TELETHON ON JUNE 24, 2023 KINGSTON
The Jamaica Rugby Football Union (JRFU) announced today they will host a fundraising telethon. The first of its kind for sports in Jamaica. To be held on June 24, 2023 at 12:00PM to benefit the men and women’s teams. The telethon will be broadcast on the Jamaica Rugby Football Union website (www.jamaicarugby.org.jm), run for 12 hours and is a lead-up…
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