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‘I am here to serve’ – CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett
Address by Dr. Carla Barnett on the occasion of her installation as Eighth Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community It is with great pride and a deep sense of humility that I take this seat as the 8th Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community today. Let me express my appreciation to you, Mr. Chairman, and your colleague Heads of Government for the trust…
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Guyana rolls back freight charges to pre-pandemic levels: CARICOM BUSINESS
Effective August 1, 2021, Guyana by statute reduced freight charges to pre-pandemic levels (March 31, 2020) in the calculation of customs duties, excise taxes, and input VAT on goods imported. This facility however expires on January 31, 2022. This was occasioned by marked increase in shipping costs from some countries, moving from an average of US$2,500 to as much as…
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New CARICOM Secretary-General takes up office on Monday
An Installation Ceremony for the new Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett, will be held on Monday 16 August 2021, from 10:00 a.m. ECT. The Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister Hon Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, will welcome the new Secretary-General and bring greetings from the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government. Dr Barnett will address…
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Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Earthquake in Haiti on 14 August 2021
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened at reports of loss of life and significant damage in Haiti following a major earthquake on Saturday, 14 August. The Chairman of CARICOM, the Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has held discussions with the Prime Minister of Haiti, the Honourable Ariel Henry and has assured him that CARICOM stands…
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CARICOM SG turns sod for new Official Residence
In his last official public activity, outgoing CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque on Friday joined the Prime Minister of Guyana, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, at a sod-turning ceremony for an official residence for the CARICOM Secretary-General. CARICOM Secretariat and Guyana Government officials join Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque (3rd left) and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips (4th left) for…
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The US Government donates 5.5 Million Pfizer Vaccines to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
The US Government has generously gifted the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) with 5.5 million doses of Pfizer vaccines. This is the culmination of efforts initiated by the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley, who as Chair of CARICOM, wrote to President Joseph Biden of the United States earlier this year requesting a supply of vaccines for…
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CARICOM salutes the late Sir Lester Bird’s commitment to Regional Integration
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has applauded Sir Lester Bird’s commitment to regional integration as it expressed deepest sympathies on the passing of the former Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister. Sir Lester who led Antigua and Barbuda from 1994 to 2004 and also held Ministerial positions in earlier administrations, died in his homeland on 9 August 2021. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin…
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The region is stronger and better because of your service – President Ali tells outgoing CARICOM SG
Office of the President, Georgetown, Guyana—(August 9, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told outgoing CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque that the region is stronger due to his stewardship and strength of character. The Dominican, who has served two five-year terms, made a farewell courtesy visit to State House to meet with President Ali and Vice President Dr Bharrat…
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Grenada fiscal revenues exceed target by 10.6%: CARICOM BUSINESS
The Fiscal Reports for the months of April, May and June have shown that the Government of Grenada earned more than the targeted revenue as projected in the 2021 Estimate of Revenue. For the 3-month period total revenue collections equalled EC$175.9 million, $18.6 million above target or $32.7 million more than revenues collected for the comparable 3-month period in 2020.…
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Former Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister dies
Former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Sir Lester Bird has died. The Office of the Prime Minister, in making the announcement, said Sir Lester died at 6:00 this morning. Sir Lester served as Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister between 1994 and 2004. He also served earlier in several Ministerial positions including Tourism and Economic Development. The government has ordered…
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