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Statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Ongoing Transitional Governance Process in Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has followed with deep concern the transitional governance process in its Member State, Haiti. CARICOM recognises the dedicated contribution of former Prime Minister Garry Conille and looks forward to an early meeting with the new Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and continued dialogue with the leaders of the Government of Haiti. With the passage of time, the…
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Statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Action by Israel to prevent UNRWA from Providing Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinian Refugees
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expresses grave concern about the vote taken by the Israeli Knesset on Monday 28 October, 2024 to prohibit the humanitarian assistance provided to the people of Palestine by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East . The Israeli action is a violation of International Law and the United…
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Multi-stakeholder collaboration in developing resilient water systems showcased in Guyana
(Caribbean Community Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in developing resilient water systems in the Caribbean was the focus of a CARICOM-Japan Friendship Year 2024 event, highlighting the past and future cooperation of the Caribbean water sector. Held on Monday 4 November in Georgetown, Guyana at the Guyana Marriot Hotel, the forum provided insights on efforts…
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Remarks by CARICOM SG | CARICOM-Japan Friendship Year Event | Georgetown, Guyana | 4 November
“Highlighting Past And Future Cooperation of the Caribbean Water Sector to CARICOM“ Honourable Collin Croal, MBA, MP, Minister of Housing and Water of Guyana; Your Excellency Yutaka Matsubara, Ambassador of Japan to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Ms. Sachiko Imoto, Senior Vice President, and Other Representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA); Representatives of Regional and International Organisations; Special Invitees;…
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Message from the CARICOM Secretary-General | CARICOM Energy Month – November 2024 | “Invest in Sustainable Energy: Accelerate Transition”
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States are actively embracing available alternative energy opportunities, and the CARICOM Energy Policy’s “collective regional approach” facilitates sharing of information and experiences which allows countries to benefit from synergies, while promoting national initiatives. CARICOM Energy Month, which has now replaced CARICOM Energy Week, is recognised in November each year and aims to raise public awareness about…
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Message from the CARICOM Secretary-General | Forty-Third Independence Anniversary of Antigua and Barbuda | 1 November 2024
Antigua and Barbuda will celebrate the country’s Forty-Third Anniversary of Independence on 1 November. To mark this occasion, CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett issued a congratulatory message to the country’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Gaston Browne. In the message, she commended the twin-island nation for its successful hosting of the critical Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4),…
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Statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Differences between the TPC President and the Prime Minister of Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply concerned by the ongoing differences being played out in public between the President of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) and the Prime Minister of Haiti. This growing lack of cohesion imperils the transitional process based on the spirit and the principles of compromise, consensus and inclusiveness set out in the Political Agreement of 11…
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CARICOM Young Professionals participate in JUNTOS!! 2024
CARICOM Young Professionals participate in JUNTOS!! 2024 The second cohort of participants in the JUNTOS!! Japan-Latin America and the Caribbean Inbound Programme, began their engagements in Japan on Friday 25 October on the island of Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of the country. Under the JUNTOS!! Programme, professionals are invited to Japan to learn about its environment, economy, culture, foreign policy…
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CARICOM DSG, IDB GM discuss scope for closer cooperation
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Caribbean Group recently discussed the scope for closer cooperation between the two organisations when Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Armstrong Alexis welcomed the General Manager of the Bank’s Caribbean Group, Mr. Anton Edwards, for a courtesy call. The discussion centred around the alignment of the strategic priorities of CARICOM and the…
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Agriculture Ministers meet in St. Vincent and the Grenadines for Special COTED
Ministers of Agriculture from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will meet in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on 11 October 2024 in a special session of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). The Ministerial Meeting is the final activity of the 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) now underway in Kingstown. A key Agenda item will be an update…
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