Areas of Work
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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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Celebrating Girls in ICT on 24 April
‘Girls in ICT, Building CARICOM’ is the theme guiding the Community’s celebration of International Girls in ICT Day on 24 April. The Day is an annual observance led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to encourage girls and young women to pursue careers in information and communication technologies (ICT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEM/STEAM). To celebrate…
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“Drumming: a symbol of our shared resilience against division and inequality” – CARICOM SG.
This event to mark the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Permanent Memorial to Honour the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, the “Ark of Return”, is an opportunity to reflect on how music and rhythm have played a role in both resistance and resilience. Drumming holds a special place in this journey. CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett…
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CARICOM delegation at ICAO meeting in Qatar
A delegation from the CARICOM Secretariat is in Doha to participate in the 2025 International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Facilitation Conference in Doha, Qatar, from 14 – 17 April. The delegation comprises Ambassador David Prendergast, Director Sectoral Programmes and Dr. Pauline Yearwood, Deputy Programme Manager, Transportation. The theme of the conference is ‘Facilitating the Future of Air Transport: Collaboration, Efficiency, Inclusivity’.…
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“Reparations for Haiti continue to be central to CARICOM’s reparations claim” – CARICOM Secretary-General
“Reparations for Haiti continue to be central to CARICOM’s reparations claim. April 2025 marks the bicentenary of the indemnity of 150 million Francs imposed on Haiti by France as reparations for loss of property, including enslaved Africans, and as a precondition for recognising the island’s independence. The negative economic and social effects of this historical injustice are painfully clear, with…
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CARICOM begins Regional Ocean Policy Consultations
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on 4 April 2025, began a series of regional thematic consultations dedicated to formulating the CARICOM Ocean Policy and Governance Framework. The consultation took place in Miami, Florida, in the margins of the Regional Preparatory Workshop for the first meeting of the Preparatory Commission on the Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ…
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More Data Needed for Decision-Making in Labour Sector
“One of the outcomes I would like to see is that we arrive at a mechanism for capturing more labour-related data in terms of movement of people and intra-regional labour migration – to better understand the labour market in the Caribbean.” Sen. the Hon. Claudette Joseph, Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs, Labour and Consumer Affairs, Grenada and Chair,…
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Harmonised approach to Labour policies crucial to free movement within CARICOM
CARICOM Ministers of Labour have agreed to a harmonised and sustained approach to matters related to labour that impact the free movement of people within the Community. This was the consensus at the Thirty-fourth Special Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) Labour held on 8 April in Georgetown, Guyana, under the chairmanship of Sen. the Hon.…
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CARICOM, World Food Programme Introduce New Caribbean Food Security Tracker
In a significant step toward bolstering food security in the Region, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), launched the Caribbean Real-Time Food Security Monitoring Dashboard. The digital platform, unveiled on Thursday, 10 April 2025, offers live updates on food security conditions across 11 Caribbean nations: Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint…
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Monitoring platform a symbol of determination to foster a food-secure future – CARICOM SG
“The Caribbean Real-Time Food Security Monitoring Dashboard is more than just a tool; it is a symbol of resilience and determination to foster a food-secure future for the Community. While the platform monitors food security, we remain committed to the broader goal of achieving food and nutrition security for the Region. I look forward to seeing the invaluable insights from…
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