CARICOM@50

50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build on

Signing the CARICOM Treaty of Chaguaramas – Trinidad and Tobago – 4 July 1973. Seated from Left to Right: Prime Ministers Errol Barrow for Barbados; Forbes Burnham for Guyana; Dr. Eric Williams for Trinidad and Tobago; and Michael Manley for Jamaica. Source: Chaguaramas Development Authority (www.chagdev.com)

CARICOM Celebrates Milestone 50th Anniversary in 2023

On 4 July 1973, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was established to deepen regional integration. This year, the Region will celebrate 50 years since the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas and the accomplishments of CARICOM, which is revered as the oldest surviving integration movement in the developing world.

The milestone will be celebrated with several events under the slogan, “50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build On”.

50 Years of Regional Integration

Message by CARICOM Chairman, PM Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of CARICOM

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CARICOM @ 50

Colgraine House , Georgetown Guyana

Colgrain House – an integral component of the regional integration movement from the Community’s inception

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July 6, 2023
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Barbados, caricom@50

The sheer size of the imposing colonial structure at once impresses and intimidates. The Demerara …

Austin Bramble

Mr. Percival Bramble, only living signatory to the Treaty of Chaguaramas

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July 5, 2023
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45hgc, Dignitaries & Notable Persons, Mr Percival Bramble, Tributes CARICOM at 50

I take great pleasure in extending greetings to the honorable heads of governments and other …

Much to celebrate Some Reflections on the Future of a Golden era for CARICOM @ 50

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July 5, 2023
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By Dr. Edward Greene, Chancellor of the University of Guyana, and former CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General, …

President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame makes remarks at the engagement with CARICOM Heads of Government in Trinidad and Tobago

Address by President Paul Kagame – 45th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community

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July 5, 2023
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caricom@50, Speeches

It is a great honour to be with you today, as the Caribbean Community marks …

Percival Bramble - only surviving signatory to the Treaty of Chaguaramas

Percival Austin Bramble, Former Chief Minister of Montserrat, is sole surviving signatory to Original Treaty of Chaguaramas

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July 5, 2023
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45hgc, caricom@50

Ninety-two-year-old Percival Austin Bramble, former Chief Minister of Montserrat, is the only surviving Head of …

Stephen Twigg, Secretary-General, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

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July 5, 2023
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CARICOM 50: Congratulatory Messages, Organizations, Tributes CARICOM at 50

Dear Secretary-General Barnett, I trust this letter finds you well. I am writing to congratulate …

Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador Corps, Renee Atwell, makes a presentation to Heads of Government of CARICOM

Advancement of Community hinges on strong youth presence, voice

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July 5, 2023
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Fifty years is a noteworthy accomplishment for an integration movement, particularly in a Region which …

UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Secretary-General António Guterres (left) is greeted by Prime Minister Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago where he came to address the 45th meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

At Caribbean Summit, UN chief calls for climate action, debt relief, and urgent aid for Haiti

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July 5, 2023
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caricom@50

Haiti The security situation in Haiti “is appalling,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, recalling his …

Patricia Scotland Commonwealth Secretary-General

The Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General

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July 5, 2023
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Commonwealth, International Organization, Tributes CARICOM at 50

Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, joined Caribbean leaders and eminent guests yesterday …

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