The Paramaribo Conversations - CCCCC, CDB, CCREEE
Closing Press Conference
The Paramaribo Conversations
Opening Ceremony
Press Briefing
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COMMUNIQUÉ issued at the conclusion of the Forty Third Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community 3-5 July 2022
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Amb. LaRocque honoured for contribution, devotion to Caribbean unity
Former CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, received the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC) on Sunday 3 July 2022, at the opening ceremony of the
Remarks by outgoing chair PM Briceno at the 43 Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government
Distinguished Colleague Heads, Secretary-General of CARICOM, Distinguished Ministers Secretary General of the OACPS Heads of all of regional institutions Members of the Diplomatic Corp Ladies
Remarks by the Prime Minister of Grenada Hon Dickon Mitchell to the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Suriname, 3 July 2022
Thank you very much. His Excellency Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of
Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Suriname, 3 July 2022
Your Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community; Honourable John
Remarks by Incoming Chairman, H.E. President Chandrikapersad Santokhi of Suriname, at the Opening Ceremony for the 43rd CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Suriname, 3 July 2022
Distinguished Colleague HeadsSecretary-General of the United Nations, António GuterresSecretary-General of CARICOM, Carla BarnettSecretary-General of the OACPS, Georges Rebelo Pinto ChikotiSecretary General of the ACS, Rodolfo
OPENING CEREMONY
An Opening Ceremony will be held at the Assuria Event Centre, on Sunday 3 July 2022, from 6:00 p.m. Suriname Time. Remarks will be presented by:
- CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett
- Outgoing Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceno of Belize
- Incoming Chairman of CARICOM, H.E. President Chandrikapersad Santokhi of Suriname
- Newly elected Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Hon Phillip Davis
- Newly elected Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon Phillip Pierre
- Newly elected Prime Minister of Grenada, Hon Dickon Mitchell
- United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres
The Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC) will be awarded to designated recipients during the Ceremony
The Ceremony will feature cultural presentations
BUSINESS SESSIONS
The Business Sessions will be held at the Torarica Resort, Paramaribo, on Monday and Tuesday, 4-5 July.
The Heads of Government are expected to deliberate on a wide range of issues of importance to the Community, including:
COVID-19 AND ITS IMPACT ON THE REGION
- Heads are expected to deliberate on the ongoing regional Public Health Response and Economic Recovery measures
ADVANCING REGIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY
- The Meeting will hear from the Lead Head on Agriculture and the Special CARICOM Ministerial Task Force on Agriculture on moving the sector forward
ACTIONS TO SUPPORT CSME IMPLEMENTATION
- Heads are expected to hear from the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on the CSME on required actions
CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLIMATE FINANCING
- Advocacy for a more systematic global response to help address the adverse impact of climate change, and the Region’s Plan of Work for COP27 will be key areas for deliberation
Chair of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community
July 1 - December 31, 2022
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Schedule
Date/Time | Event | Venue |
Saturday, July 2 5:30 pm |
15th CARICOM 10K Road Race |
Independence Square |
Sunday, July 3 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Opening Ceremony |
Assuria Hermitage High-Rise |
Monday, July 4 7:30 am – 9:00 am
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
Secretary’s General’s Annual Breakfast 1st Plenary – 43rd Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM Presentations by CCCCC, CCREEE, CDB |
Torarica Hotel Closed
Royal Torarica, Ballroom |
Tuesday, July 5 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
2nd Plenary – 43rd Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM 3rd Plenary – 43rd Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM Press Conference |
Closed
Closed
Royal Torarica, Ballroom |
OTHER EVENTS
Regional Youth Forum
A virtual Regional Youth Forum with representatives from across the Community will be held on Friday 24 June 2022
The event is expected to be addressed by the CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, incoming CARICOM Chairman, H.E. President Chandrikapersad Santokhi of Suriname, and Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Ms Renee Atwell of Trinidad and Tobago
CARICOM 10-K Road Race
A 10-K Road Race featuring top male and female distance runners from across the Community will be held on Saturday 2 July from 5:30 p.m. Suriname Time.
The race will begin and end at the Independence Square, Paramaribo. The winner of the women’s category will receive the CARICOM Secretary-General’s Trophy and the men’s category will receive the CARICOM Chairman’s Trophy.
Meeting of (COFAP)
The Community’s Council of Ministers of Finance and Planning (COFAP) will meet on Sunday 3 July with major economic development issues on the agenda