(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Thursday, 19 September 2024) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to St. Kitts and Nevis as the nation celebrates its 41st Anniversary of Independence on Thursday 19 September.
In a message to the Government and the people of the Federation, CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett noted that the theme of this year’s celebration “Together, a People, Proud and Strong: Independence 41,” serves as “a resounding call to commemorate collective accomplishments and forge an even stronger, more unified twin-island Federation.”
Secretary-General Barnett commended the country’s significant contribution to promoting regional integration:
“CARICOM has greatly benefitted from the commitment of the Government and the People of the Federation. Notably, St. Kitts and Nevis continues to be a strong and unwavering supporter of regional progress in Human Resource Development, Health, and HIV/AIDS.”
The full message reads as follows:
“Honourable Prime Minister,
On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Government and People of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on your country’s Forty-First Anniversary of Independence.
The theme of this year’s anniversary, “Together, a People, Proud and Strong: Independence 41”, underscores the characteristics that have empowered the people of St. Kitts and Nevis to establish a resilient nation. It serves as a resounding call to commemorate collective accomplishments and forge an even stronger, more unified twin-island Federation.
St. Kitts and Nevis has made significant contributions to promoting regional integration as a Member of the Community since 1974. CARICOM has greatly benefitted from the commitment of the Government and the People of the Federation. Notably, St. Kitts and Nevis continues to be a strong and unwavering supporter of regional progress in Human Resource Development, Health, and HIV/AIDS, areas where you, Prime Minister, hold a leadership role within the Quasi-Cabinet of Heads of Government.
As St. Kitts and Nevis celebrates its independence with pride, enthusiasm and a renewed vigor, the Community honors the country’s achievements, and extends best wishes for the continued advancement, prosperity and well-being of the people.”
-ENDS-
About CARICOM:
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was established on 4 July 1973 with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas. The Treaty was revised in 2001 to allow for the establishment of a single market and a single economy. CARICOM comprises fifteen Member States and six Associate Members. It is home to approximately sixteen million citizens, 60% of whom are under 30 years old. Except for Belize in Central America, and Guyana and Suriname in South America, all Members and Associate Members are considered island states. CARICOM rests on four main pillars: economic integration; foreign policy coordination; human and social development; and security cooperation. Through the combined efforts to build a “Community for All”, it remains one of the best examples of integration in the developing world and is the oldest surviving integration movement.
The Community is supported by a Secretariat, the principal administrative organ, which is headquartered in Turkeyen, Georgetown, Guyana.
