Areas of Work
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Capitalise on opportunities pandemic creates – CARICOM ASG urges Region
The Region’s emergence from the widespread impact of the pandemic underpinned the discussions of the CARICOM Trade Ministers who met 23-24 November for the 53rd Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). The two-day Ministerial addressed a number of matters that focused on the continued safe reopening of economies in a COVID-19 environment, re-configuring business processes and digitalisation, and consolidating…
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Regional Cultural Committee meet on recovery of culture, creative sectors
The recovery of the culture and creative industries from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, featured prominently when the Regional Cultural Committee (RCC) met for its 29th Meeting, to devise the way forward in setting the sectors on a sustainable path. Under the chairmanship of Mr Thomas Matthew, Chief Cultural Officer within Grenada’s Ministry of Youth Development, Sport, Culture…
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DSG pledges CARICOM’s support in fight against family violence
Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Alexis Armstrong has reaffirmed the Community’s “unwavering community and support” in the fight to eliminate family violence, especially against women and girls. Dr Armstrong appealed to all citizens of the Community to join forces when he delivered remarks on 1 December at the virtual United Nations House Lighting Ceremony, which coincided with…
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Remarks by Dr Armstrong Alexis, Deputy Secretary General, CARICOM Secretariat, on the Occasion of UN House Lighting ceremony Marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 1 December 2021
Salutation It is a distinct pleasure and I deem it an honor to have been asked to contribute some thoughts as your Feature Speaker this evening. Thanks for inviting me and congratulations on putting together this auspicious event. Ever since its launch in 2008, the 16 Days of Activism has galvanized action in over 190 countries to prevent and end…
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CARPHA: The Decision to Impose Travel Entry Requirements Belongs to the National Authorities
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 06 December, 2021: Countries across the world, including the Caribbean, are rolling out more stringent measures for travellers, including additional testing and even travel bans, as part of their plan to combat the latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron. In light of this, CARPHA Executive Director, Dr. Joy St. John contends, “The decision to impose entry…
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Gender advocate wants more awareness of women’s human rights treaty
As actions to prevent and end violence against women and girls around the world come into sharp focus during the 16 Days of Activism observed on November 25 – December 10, Professor Emerita of Gender, Social Change and Development at UWI (St. Augustine) Rhoda Reddock, is urging enhanced regional exchanges of good practices. She was Guest Speaker at the Annual…
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CARICOM SG calls for inclusive approaches to end violence against women
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the world in observing the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence, on November 25, Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett is calling for comprehensive and inclusive policy approaches in addressing all forms of violence against girls and women. In a message to mark the international observance, Dr Barnett urged the people of…
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Message from the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community Dr. Carla N. Barnett in Observance of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence 25 November – 10 December 2021
The 16 Days of Activism Campaign which focuses on ending violence against women and girls begins today, 25 November, and the Caribbean Community joins with the global community in observing this event. The Campaign incorporates four important observances: the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, Human Rights Defenders’ Day on 29 November, World AIDS…
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Address by Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at the Opening Ceremony for the Inaugural Ministerial Summit on CXC’s Strategy 2021-2025
The Summit was held under the theme: Facilitating Transformation through Assessment Dr The Honourable Ralph GonsalvesDistinguished Honourable MinistersVice Chancellor University of the West Indies and Chair of CXC, Professor Sir Hilary BecklesVice Chancellor University of Guyana, Professor Paloma Mohammed MartinDr. Wayne Wesley, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, CXCOther Distinguished Participants I want to first extend deepest condolences to the government…
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PANCAP virtual Town Hall to address concerns about COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES FOR CHILDREN IN THE 5-11 AGE GROUP Wednesday, 17 November 2021 (PANCAP Coordinating Unit, CARICOM Secretariat): The Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), the mechanism that provides a structured and unified approach to the Caribbean’s response to the HIV epidemic, will host a virtual town hall to address concerns…
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