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PRESS RELEASE ISSUED ON CONCLUSION OF MEETING BETWEEN THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) AND THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC), 17-18 APRIL, 2000 KINGSTON, JAMAICA
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) took a step towards close r cooperation when high level officials from the two regional groupings met in Kingston, Jamaica on 17-18 April, 2000. The Delegations of both CARICOM and SADC included representatives from their respective Member States. The SADC Delegation which was led by Dr. Prega Ramsamy, Executive…
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CARIFESTA VII PROMOTION LAUNCHED
The heat of CARIFESTA VII is beginning to spread throughout St. Kitts and Nevis with the launch of material to promote the event. The second leg of the launch takes place Friday April 14 on the island of Nevis. The first phase of the launch took place on Friday April 7 in downtown Basseterre, St. Kitts. The twin island Federation…
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SECRETARY GENERAL “VERY PLEASED” WITH STRONG CARICOM PRESENCE AT G-77 SUMMIT
CARICOM Secretary General Mr Edwin Carrington says he is “very pleased that Caribbean Heads of Government have turned out in such large numbers” at the first Summit of Heads of Government of the Group of 77, also known as the G77, which ends in Havana, Cuba, today. The Conference, the first of its kind since the establishment of the G77…
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MESSAGE ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE PASSING OF MR BERNIE GRANT, MP, UNITED KINGDOM
The Caribbean Community is saddened by the passing on Sunday, 9 April, of Mr Bernie Grant, Member of Parliament for Tottenham, North London since 1987. Mr Grant, who died at the age of 56, was born in Guyana, and was one of the first three Black MPs in the House of Commons. He has been characterised as dedicated and diligent,…
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CARICOM MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN SOUTH SUMMIT
Nine Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are among Heads of State and Government from 133 countries in Havana, Cuba for the South Summit which takes place from 10-14 April 2000. All CARICOM Member States are expected to be represented at the meeting. The CARICOM Heads of State and Government attending the meeting are, Rt. Hon…
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CARIFESTA VII PREPARATIONS ON REGIONAL CULTURAL COMMITTEE AGENDA
As preparations for the staging of the Seventh Caribbean Festival of Creative Arts (CARIFESTA), scheduled for August in St. Kitts and Nevis, gains momentum across the region, the Regional Cultural Committee (RCC) is expected to give priority attention to the status of these preparations when they meet for two days later this month in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The RCC…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD HEALTH DAY, 2000
Today April 7, marks the occasion of World Health Day, when the attention of the World is drawn to a particularly important aspect of Health. This year’s theme ” Safe Blood Saves Lives” gives us an opportunity to focus both on our lives as well as the lives of others. This focus on blood safety and safe blood donation encourages…
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LIVE TV TALK SHOW ON THE CARIBBEAN COURT OF JUSTICE FOR AIRING ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT
A range of issues on the establishment of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will be discussed tonight as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat in association with the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) presents a special live talk show on the CCJ. The one hour broadcast airs on Thursday 6 April 2000 from 9-10 PM (Eastern Caribbean time) The panel for…
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PRESS STATEMENT CARIFESTA VII IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Due to the need to garner all resources for the staging of CARIFESTA VII in August of this year, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken the decision to postpone the year 2000 Music Festival. Sincere gratitude is expressed to all individuals, groups, firms and organisations who whole heartedly supported past Music Festivals and it is hoped that…
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CARICOM AND ACS SECRETARIATS ON NEW LEVELS OF RELATIONSHIPS
The Secretariats of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) move on to new levels of relationships. The Secretaries-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), Mr Edwin Carrington and Dr. Norman Girvan respectively, today stressed the importance of cooperation as both organisations strive to meet the needs of their respective…
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