Timothy Austin
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CARICOM and UN advance plans for youth involvement in Peace and Security solutions
“Sometimes we focus on the challenges, but our conversation today was more about the opportunities for meaningful engagement with young people. We spoke about mental health and well-being and the experience of CARICOM with the strong leadership of our young people to find solutions.” – Dr Felipe Paullier, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs Dr Felipe Paullier, United Nations…
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Barbados’ CARICOM Youth Ambassador Launches Sustainable School Gardening Project
The project aligns with Barbados’ wider goals under the CARICOM 25 by 2025 (now 25 X 2030) agenda to reduce food imports and improve youth engagement in agriculture. On Wednesday, 26 March, Barbados CARICOM Youth Ambassador Ashley Lashley launched Growing Tomorrow Harvest to empower young people and nurture more health-conscious and resilient citizens. The Project will integrate sustainable gardening in…
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“Sailing is intrinsic to our identity as Caribbean people and crucial to economic opportunities and youth empowerment” – CARICOM ASG
CARICOM’s Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Elizabeth Solomon, advocates for increased youth participation in regional development. The ASG engaged with youth in The Bahamas last week during several youth empowerment and capacity-building activities held in the margins of the CARICOM Youth Forum “One-Youth-One Voice” on Thursday, 20 March. Engagement with the Uriah McPhee Primary Sailing Club ASG Solomon…
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International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade | 25 March
MESSAGE FROM THE CARICOM REPARATIONS COMMISSION The CARICOM Reparations Commission stands in solidarity with the global community in observing the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, a poignant moment to reflect on the horrors of this dark chapter in human history. The Day serves as an essential reminder of the inhumane system…
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From policy to practice: Making CSME work for Caribbean Youth
The CSME is more than a policy framework—it is a gateway to economic empowerment, mobility, and innovation for young people. It is the key that allows a young Tobagonian entrepreneur to scale their business beyond our shores, a recent graduate to find work in another CARICOM state without unnecessary barriers… Trinidad and Tobago’s CARICOM Youth Ambassador, Luke James-Trim Trinidad and…
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“Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence” – Theme for CARIFESTA XV
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, Barbados, Senator the Honourable Shantal Munro-Knight, says the country is ready to welcome the Region and the world to CARIFESTA XV from 22 to 31 August, which will be staged under the theme “Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence.” Minister Munro-Knight highlighted that the CARIFESTA XV calendar reflects three (3) pillars critical…
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“Youth integral to Region’s Sustainable Development Strategies” – CARICOM ASG
“Young people are at the heart of our Community, and their active involvement is vital to its future. This includes tackling the various hurdles and seizing the opportunities available. It is evident, therefore, that the contributions of our young people must be integrated into our sustainable development strategies.” These sentiments were shared by CARICOM’s Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community…
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The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs to engage youth on CARICOM’s potential to effect meaningful change in sustainable development, entrepreneurship and climate adaptation
The Forum aims to advance solutions from youth for the Region’s critical developmental objectives while encouraging and supporting youth participation in national life. The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the H.E. Leslia Miller-Brice, The Bahamas’ Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will engage Bahamian youth and Caribbean youth leaders, including Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Vanessa Burke, on…
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CARICOM DSG affirms support for closing gaps and accelerating progress for HIV prevention and care
“At the CARICOM Secretariat, we recognise that the work you do is at the heart of our Region’s development agenda. Health, equity, and resilience are not just aspirations, they are the foundation of a stronger, more sustainable Caribbean. While the road to achieving our targets may not always be smooth, the CARICOM Secretariat remains steadfast in its support to each…
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Statement from Prime Minister of Barbados and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley
CARICOM commits its full support as the Prime Minister and his government continue to chart a stable, secure and prosperous future for the people of Trinidad and Tobago and the Region. Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, CARICOM Chairman Welcome to new Head of Government The Honourable Stuart Young Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As Chairman of CARICOM…
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