Trade
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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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Chair of Special COTED on Agriculture highlights achievements
The 121st Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on Agriculture, held 2 October 2025, in St. Kitts and Nevis during the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture, has recorded landmark achievements. Among the achievements were: Agreement on the Pre-Clearance Mechanism for Goods Agreement on Regional Risk Analysis Agreement on an E-Agriculture Strategy The Hon. Indar Weir, Minister of…
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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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Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to roll out administrative systems for full Free Movement
“The four [countries] have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work and remain indefinitely in the receiving Member State without the need for a work or residency permit.” Representatives from Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines met on Thursday, 18 September 2025, to further coordinate, update and discuss…
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Caribbean Education Leaders Unite to Drive Bold Transformation across the Region
“[Education] Transformation does not happen by accident. It requires vision, planning, and, most importantly, courage,” stated Dr Abel-Jeffrey, “As Chief Education Officers and Directors of Education, we are uniquely positioned to drive that transformation – to rethink outdated policies, challenge inequitable systems, and promote innovation across all levels of education.” – Dr Dianne Abel-Jeffrey | Chief Education Officer of Grenada…
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Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines move towards full Free Movement on 1 October 2025
Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work and remain indefinitely in the…
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CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South cooperation
CARICOM and Colombia trade negotiators concluded the second round of negotiations to update the CARICOM-Colombia Trade and Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (TECA), in Bogota, Colombia on 10 September 2025. The negotiations, which took place over two days, covered the expansion of preferential market access for agricultural and industrial products as well as institutional issues. The CARICOM negotiating Co Chair,…
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