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The Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, joined Caribbean leaders and eminent guests yesterday to celebrate the 50 years of CARICOM’s leadership, unity and progress, while pledging her continued support to the organisation. She paid tribute to the organisation at the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Port-of-Spain on 4 July 2023. The…
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Mr. Rodney Taylor, Secretary General, The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU)
The Caribbean Telecommunications Union Secretariat extends congratulations on the momentous occasion of the CARICOM: Caribbean Community 50th anniversary! On this significant milestone, we celebrate the strength of unity and collaboration within the #Caribbean region and the remarkable progress achieved over the past half-century. The CTU Secretariat is delighted to be part of this auspicious occasion, as we recognise the critical role that information and…
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The Grand Anse Declaration
The Grand Anse Declaration refers to a significant political development in the history of the Commonwealth Caribbean Region. It was adopted on 12 July 1989 during the Heads of Government Conference held in Grand Anse, Grenada. Leaders from various Caribbean countries attended the conference, including Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and…
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Return to Chaguaramas: Leaders unite for commemorative ceremony at the birthplace of CARICOM
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): CARICOM Leaders braved the inclement weather in Trinidad and Tobago for a commemorative ceremony in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, which gave birth to the regional organization. Heads of Government, delegates and guests of the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads…
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OECS congratulates CARICOM on its 50th Anniversary
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends warmest congratulations to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) 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 of close ties and collaboration between CARICOM and the OECS…
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Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies
The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of CARICOM. The University of the West Indies salutes the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on its 50th anniversary. On July 4, 1973 at Chaguaramas, the spirit of Dickenson Bay lived on as Errol Barrow, Forbes Burnham,…
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Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Foreign Affairs Minister, Jamaica
CARICOM DAY | 4th July 2023 “50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build on” It is an honour and a pleasure to extend warm greetings on the occasion of CARICOM Day which this year takes on added significance as it marks the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This milestone celebration, which…
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The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) at 50
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is a regional institution that is geared at developing the human capital of the Caribbean people. It provides: syllabuses of the highest quality; valid and reliable examinations and certificates of international repute for students of all ages, abilities and interests; services to educational institutions in the development of syllabuses, examinations and examinations’ administration, in the most cost-effective…
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Hon. Hugh Hilton Todd, Foreign Affairs Minister, Co‑operative Republic of Guyana
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation is pleased to extend greetings to all the people of the Caribbean Community on the occasion of CARICOM Day 2023. This year is of special significance as it marks the Golden Jubilee of the founding of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which came into being with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas,…
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The CARICOM Youth Ambassador Programme
The CARICOM Youth Ambassador Programme (CYAP) marks its 30th anniversary this year. The CYAP was initially the Regional Youth Ambassador Programme (RYAP) and was launched at the Conference of Heads of Government during the 20th Anniversary of signing the Treaty of Chaguaramas in 1993. The programme was formally instituted in 1994, initially under the coordinating purview of the Culture Desk at…
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