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INVITATION | Opening Ceremony -Twenty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR)
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Twenty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) will take place 8-9 May 2025. Saint Kitts and Nevis will assume chairmanship of the Council. The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment of…
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CARICOM-Brazil Technical Cooperation Advances with first Joint Commission Meeting
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The First Meeting of the CARICOM-Brazil Joint Commission convened on 30 April, marking a significant milestone in advancing technical cooperation between the sides. Co-chaired by Permanent Secretary of Dominica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Ms. Barbara Dailey, and Deputy Director of the Brazilian Cooperation Agency, Ambassador Luiza…
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Message of Condolence on the passing of Hayden Blades
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Georgetown, Guyana – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is saddened at the passing of Hayden Blades of Barbados, a former regional public servant. Mr. Blades contributed immensely to several key regional institutions, including the CARICOM Secretariat, where he served for more than twenty years, including as Director for Trade, Agriculture, Export Promotion, and Air and…
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CARICOM Ambassadors in New York Discuss Haiti Crisis with UN Secretary General Guterres
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The members of the Caucus of CARICOM Ambassadors to the United Nations (UN) met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, on May 1 to express their concerns about the deteriorating situation in Haiti and to explore ways to continue to support the country as it attempts to stem armed violence and…
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CARICOM BADGE INITIATIVE IS A BOLD STEP HIGHLIGHTING REGIONAL UNITY, CULTURAL APPRECIATION, AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT – CARICOM SG
“I urge the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts receiving the CARICOM Badge today to wear it with pride and responsibility. You are ambassadors of our Caribbean values and champions of cooperation, cultural diversity, and resilience. Let this moment inspire you to continue to embrace leadership roles and advocate for positive change in your communities. The future of our Region lies…
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT CARICOM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION (CEOM) TO THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | 28 APRIL 2025
By way of letter dated 10 December 2024, CARICOM was invited by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to deploy an Election Observation Mission to observe the Parliamentary Elections to be held in 2025. A twelve (12) member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on 21 April and will depart on 30 April…
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CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General welcomes Assistant Secretary-General of the OAS for a courtesy call
On Monday, April 14, 2025, CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Armstrong Alexis welcomed Ambassador Nestor Mendez, Assistant Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), for a courtesy call at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana. Ambassador Mendez, who is preparing to step down from his role at the OAS, visited Dr. Alexis to discuss the valuable relationship between CARICOM…
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CARIFORUM conducts review of EU-funded Regional Technical Cooperation Facility
(CARIFORUM Directorate, CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Project Management Committee of the Regional Technical Cooperation Facility recently conducted its review of the 11th EDF EU-funded Regional Technical Cooperation Facility (RTCF) at the CARICOM Secretariat headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana. Committee members are drawn from the CARIFORUM Directorate and other Directorates of the CARICOM Secretariat. Representatives of two members of…
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Jamaica reiterates commitment to CARICOM
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – As a founding member of CARICOM, Jamaica is deeply committed to its goals and aspirations, striving to position the Community as a global partner for peace and prosperity.These sentiments were expressed by the new Ambassador of Jamaica to CARICOM, His Excellency Esmond Reid, on Friday, 11 April, during the ceremony for…
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CARICOM welcomes opportunity to deepen ties with Haiti
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett on Thursday, 10 April, welcomed His Excellency Chenet St. Vil as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to CARICOM, emphasising that his appointment presents an invaluable opportunity to deepen and expand relations with Haiti. During the ceremony to accept Ambassador St. Vil’s Letters of…
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