CSME
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CARICOM Secretary-General calls for stronger regional trade and economic resilience in the face of climate threats
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, today delivered remarks at the 61st Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). In her address, Dr Barnett underscored CARICOM’s solidarity with Member States severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa and reaffirmed the Council’s vital role in advancing regional trade and economic resilience. She emphasised that as the Region continues…
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CARICOM SG welcomes CCJ’s first Strategic Plan under new presidency
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett on Friday 14 November extended best wishes to the President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the Honourable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson and his team, as the CCJ launched of its first Strategic Plan under Justice Anderson’s Presidency. Delivering remarks from the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters…
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Regional consultation reviews draft policy and model law for financial institutions
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat convened a review of proposals for a CARICOM Resolution Framework for Financial Institutions operating in the Community at the Trinidad Hilton on 11–12 November 2025. The Regional Consultation to Review the Proposals for a Draft CARICOM Policy on the Resolution of Financial Institutions and the Drafting Instructions for…
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First regional consultation on competition policy to facilitate implementation of the Community rules of competition
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat recently concluded a two-day regional consultation on competition policy to consider instruments for implementation by Member States. The consultation, which was held 6-7 November, focused primarily on the CARICOM Model Bill on Mergers Provisions which will complement work done to advance the draft regional policy to regulate mergers…
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CARICOM Launches Young Professionals Network to support youth in navigating CSME
“Across CARICOM, young people are driving innovations in technology, transforming the creative industries, championing climate action, and reimagining how our societies can thrive. This cohort of Young Professionals reflects that diversity and dynamism.” Dr Carla Barnett | Secretary-General | CARICOM Friday, 17 October 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): Twenty-three young professionals from 12 CARICOM Member States have strengthened their knowledge…
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🎓 CARICOM Empowers Youth: 23 Professionals Trained to Champion CSME
“Across CARICOM, young people are driving innovations in technology, transforming the creative industries, championing climate action, and reimagining how our societies can thrive. This cohort of Young Professionals reflects that diversity and dynamism.” Dr Carla Barnett | Secretary-General | CARICOM Twenty-three young professionals from twelve CARICOM Member States have successfully completed four months of intensive training under the CARICOM Young…
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CARICOM Young Professionals Return for a Week of Inspiration, Innovation, and Impact!
From 13–17 October, the CARICOM Secretariat will once again come alive with youthful energy when participants of the CARICOM Young Professionals Programme (CYPP) reunite for an exciting week of in-person activities, spirited debates, and forward-thinking presentations. This vibrant gathering marks the culmination of four intense months, which provided the CARICOM nationals aged 22 to 35 with the tools and insights…
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PM Skerrit: “Free Movement is a Win-Win for Regional Growth”
“I am hopeful that our other CARICOM Member States will soon join us in this historic step so that we can realise the full promise of a true Caribbean Community.” Prime Minister of Dominica, the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit On 1 October 2025, Dominica officially joined Barbados, Belize and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in implementing “Full-Free Movement” for CARICOM nationals.…
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PM Mottley: “Barbados Joins Regional Free Movement Initiative with Pride and Purpose”
“This supports jobs, supports public services, and supports our future.” Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Mottley As of Wednesday, 1 October 2025, Barbados joins Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in fully implementing the free movement of nationals among these Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states. This landmark step marks a new chapter in regional integration and mobility.…
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Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ready for Full Free Movement on 1 October 2025
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- will implement full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from Wednesday, 1 October 2025. This means that nationals of these four countries will not be limited to temporary entry of up to six months, or to work under the CARICOM skills regime. Nationals from these…
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