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Special Meeting of COTED on Agriculture held in St. Kitts and Nevis
The 121st Meeting of Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on Agriculture convened in St. Kitts and Nevis, on Thursday, 2 October 2025, under the chairmanship of the Hon. Indar A. Weir, M.P.. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security of Barbados. One of the main activities of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture in St. Kitts and Nevis, the one-day meeting…
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Increase South-South partnerships, participants urged at Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025
Agriculture Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Samal Duggins, is pushing for greater South-South cooperation to advance agriculture. “Agriculture today, demands regional solidarity and global partnerships, especially south-south cooperation. This is why St. Kitts and Nevis has been deepening our ties with our brothers and sisters in Africa. More recently, we have been establishing strong ties with Nigeria.…
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CARICOM Statement | Adoption Of UN Security Council Resolution 2793 on Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcomes the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2793 that will transition the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission into a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) with a more robust UN-authorised mandate. This provides new hope for an end to violence and for the restoration of public safety for the people of Haiti, who have suffered gravely at…
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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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CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General hails Saint Lucia’s launch of national statistics strategy
Saint Lucia has launched its National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS), marking a significant milestone in the Caribbean Community’s collective pursuit of evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development. CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Armstrong Alexis, participated in the launch in Castries on 23 September 2025, hailing it as not just a national achievement, but “a regional one that contributes to…
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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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Remarks by WFP Representative and Country Director| Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025| 29 September 2025
It is a true honour to join you in commemorating the 19th annual Caribbean Week of Agriculture—a powerful testament to our shared commitment to advancing the agricultural sector and confronting the pressing challenge of food security across the region. Before I proceed, allow me to express my sincere appreciation to the Government and People of St. Kitts and Nevis for…
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Message | Dr Carla Barnett | Secretary-General | Caribbean Community (CARICOM) | Caribbean Youth Day 2025 | 30 September 2025
As we mark this special day, I urge all stakeholders, governments, civil society, the private sector, and our youth themselves, to renew their commitment to creating an environment where young people can contribute to and participate in decision-making processes, and lead initiatives for positive change. Their voices, perspectives, and actions are crucial in shaping a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Caribbean.…
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UN Security Council authorizes the transition from MSS mission in Haiti into ‘Gang Suppression Force’
On 30 September 2025, the Security Council authorized the transition from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti into a “Gang Suppression Force” (GSF) for an initial period of 12 months. The resolution also establishes a UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) to support the Mission. Ahead of the meeting, Panama—together with several other Council members, Haiti, and representatives…
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