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Incoming CARICOM Chair urges action-driven CARICOM-Africa partnership
“What was once a devastating tragedy for our people – the Atlantic Slave Trade – should now be translated into the Atlantic Bridge, a bridge of hope, a bridge of advancement, a bridge that will ensure that our people take their rightful place in this world.” This sentiment was expressed by the Incoming Chairman of CARICOM, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew,…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Calls for Strengthened Health Collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean
“Health has long been a central focus of the regional development agenda in CARICOM. Guided by the Caribbean Cooperation in Health (CCH) framework, now in its fourth iteration, our Governments have collectively identified and continue to address priority health concerns that affect the people of the Caribbean Community. The Caribbean Cooperation in Health framework has provided the platform for aligning…
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Second Africa-CARICOM Summit set for Addis Ababa
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the CARICOM Secretary-General, and other regional and international representatives will join their African counterparts in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 7 September for the Second Africa-CARICOM Summit.Convened on the fourth CARICOM-Africa Day, under the theme “Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit of Reparatory Justice for Africans…
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Global environment creates opportunity for CARICOM, Africa to achieve common goals – CARICOM SG
The current global environment provides an opportunity for Africa and the Caribbean to build on shared values and interests, and forge a path towards collective action, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General said Friday. Secretary-General Barnett was at the time addressing the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meeting being held in Abuja, Nigeria, 25-28 June. The theme of the meeting is ‘Progressive Unity in a…
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CARICOM and Kenya renew diplomatic ties
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Kenya on Tuesday, May 20, renewed diplomatic ties with the appointment of the second ambassador of the East African country to CARICOM, Her Excellency Everlyne Mwenda Karis. A display of the Letters of Credence of the new Ambassador of Kenya to CARICOM. During an accreditation ceremony…
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“CARICOM-African Union is an essential alliance for realising the reparations claim” – Dr Hilary Brown
“Through strengthened collaboration between CARICOM and the African Union there is the opportunity to articulate a clear diplomatic, and advocacy strategy to advance the [Reparations] agenda through joint action in the United Nations, the Commonwealth and other intergovernmental bodies…” Dr Hilary Brown, Programme Manager, Culture and Community Development, CARICOM Secretariat Dr Hilary Brown, Programme Manager, Culture and Community Development, delivered…
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CARICOM, UNDP, UN-DPPA partner for third electoral observation workshop in Guyana
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) This year, eleven Caribbean nations will hold electoral processes, marking a critical opportunity for strengthening democracies and inclusive participation across the Region. In this context, representatives from CARICOM electoral management bodies attended a two-day workshop from March 26-27 in Georgetown, Guyana, aimed at enhancing their skills in electoral observation and strengthening their…
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CARICOM Welcomes Declaration of the Second Decade for People of African Descent
“This achievement reflects the tireless advocacy of our Region and the strides made during the first decade, including global recognition of our ten-point plan for reparatory justice and the establishment of the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent.” CARICOM Chair, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley Thursday, 9 January 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): CARICOM Chair, Hon. Mia…
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