Timothy Austin
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Key Outcomes and Agreements | Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government | 24-27 February 2026
The Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was convened in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, from 24 to 27 February 2026. The Meeting was presided over by the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, in his capacity as Chairman of the Conference. Here are some highlights…
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Empowering Grenada’s Future: Shard Noel Champions CARICOM BOOST
Shard Noel is a big champion of the CARICOM Boost: Women and Youth in Agriculture Project, a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening food security and empowering key stakeholders across CARICOM Member States. For this Grenadian agribusiness owner and manager, BOOST is more than a programme; it is a pathway to opportunity, resilience, and transformation. Shard believes this initiative will open…
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CARICOM Leaders Strengthen Reparations Agenda
At the closing media conference of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, Chair of CARICOM and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, reaffirmed the Region’s commitment to reparatory justice.Prime Minister Drew announced that Heads of Government have tasked the Prime Ministerial Subcommittee on Reparations with reviewing the…
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CARICOM Leaders Advance Regional Security Initiatives at 50th Heads of Government Meeting
The Honourable Dr Terrance M. Drew, Chair of CARICOM and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, addressed members of the media on regional security during the closing media conference of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government. Prime Minister Drew underscored the commitment of Heads of Government to strengthening regional security, noting: “On regional…
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Joint Statement
The Heads of State and Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met on 25 February with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Marco Rubio. The engagement was a highly constructive one with a frank conversation regarding the essential interests of all parties. Given the strong historical, diplomatic, familial and economic ties and cooperation over…
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CARICOM Ambassadors Establish Working Group to Review Rules of Procedure for Meetings of the Conference
The CARICOM Committee of Ambassadors (CCA) met in person on the margins of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Thursday, 26 February in St. Kitts and Nevis. Chaired by Amb. Esmond Reid of Jamaica, the Committee discussed its role in supporting the ongoing Review of Community Institutions as mandated by the Conference.…
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UPDATED: MEDIA ADVISORY | 50 HGC | Closing Media Conference | 11:00 a.m. | Friday 27 February | The St. Kitts Marriott, Frigate Bay
The Closing Media Conference for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government is now scheduled for 11:00 AM AST, tomorrow, Friday, 27 February. CARICOM Secretariat | Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana | Thursday, 26 February 2026: – The Closing Media Conference for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government is now…
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Unity Without Uniformity: Holness Highlights CARICOM’s Strength in Diversity
Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Outgoing Chair of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Jamaica, reflected on the significance of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, which commenced on Tuesday in St Kitts and Nevis. He emphasized that anniversaries require honest reflection, noting: “The question before us, therefore, is not whether…
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Secretary-General Barnett: CARICOM Must ‘Move Beyond Words to Action’ at 50th Heads of Government Meeting
In her remarks at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett commended St Kitts and Nevis for its role as host. She highlighted the nation’s consistent contributions, noting: “Now, as then, the smallest sovereign state among us is punching above its weight, and no effort has…
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Youth Ambassadors Call for Bold Action at CARICOM’s 50th Heads of Government Meeting
At the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government (Tuesday, 24 February), St. Kitts and Nevis CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Aquanjé Robinson and Siobhan Phipps-Harding delivered powerful welcome remarks. Phipps-Harding emphasised the pride of hosting the Meeting, declaring: “May you feel, from this very moment, the genuine hospitality, pride, and warmth of the…
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