Bahamas
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CARICOM congratulates The Bahamas on its 50th Anniversary of Independence
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to the Government and People of The Bahamas on the country’s Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on 10 July 2023. The Bahamas and CARICOM this year share Golden Jubilee celebrations. Please see the Secretary-General’s Congratulatory Message to Bahamian Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis: Begins: “Honourable Prime Minister On behalf…
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Statement on the Meeting between Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean and the US Vice President Kamala Harris, Nassau, The Bahamas, 8 June 2023
CARICOM Heads of Government welcomed the meeting between Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean and the Vice President of the United States. They noted that it presented a useful platform for productive discussions and was indicative of a longstanding relationship characterized by collaboration on many issues of mutual importance, including trade and investment, security, health, energy, disaster management…
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Remarks by Hon Philip Davis, KC, MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Chairman of CARICOM, at the Opening Ceremony of the Regional Symposium: Violence as a Public Health Issue – The Crime Challenge, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 17 April 2023
Good Morning All, I wish to thank you Prime Minister Rowley for graciously hosting us all today for such an important discussion. Thank you, as well, to all heads of government and representatives who have joined us. We have gathered here due to a shared concern about the escalating rates of violence being experienced by member states. This symposium provides…
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Heads seeking collaborative approach on regional transportation
CARICOM Heads of Government will explore working with companies servicing the Caribbean to find a solution to the current transportation woes facing the Community. “We’re looking at what kind of construct we can bring into play, recognising that there are existing companies that are servicing our islands, and how we can work with those existing entities to seek to alleviate…
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COMMUNIQUE issued at the conclusion of the Forty-Fourth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, 15-17 February 2023
In Photo: (front row, from left): Prime Minister of Belize, Hon John Briceño; Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon Mia Amor Mottley; President of Guyana, H.E. Mohamed Irfaan Ali; Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon Roosevelt Skerrit; Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Chairman of CARICOM, Hon Philip Davis; Secretary-General of CARICOM Dr Carla Barnett; Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr.…
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Remarks by the Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis of The Bahamas at the Opening Ceremony of the 44th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Nassau, The Bahamas, 15 February 2023
Introduction Your Excellencies: Fellow Heads of Government: Honoured and Distinguished Guests from within and beyond the Caribbean Region: Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome to the Islands of The Bahamas! And welcome to the 44th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community. You visit us as we embark on celebrations for our 50th Anniversary of Independence. During these…
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Remarks by Dr. Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, on the occasion of the Opening Ceremony of the Forty-Fourth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, Nassau, The Bahamas, 15 February, 2023
Right Honourable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas; and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community; Your Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname and Outgoing Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community; Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community;…
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CSME, food security, climate finance top agenda of CARICOM Summit in The Bahamas
The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME); food security; climate change and climate finance; health; and security will be among the major topics when Heads of Government of CARICOM Meet in The Bahamas, 15-17 February. The three-day Meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Hon. Philip Davis. It opens at the Atlantis Resort,…
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Remarks By Dr. Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of CARICOM, at the Fiftieth Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers
Honourable Frederick A. Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas; Other Honourable Ministers and Other Heads of Delegation; All Staff of the Secretariat; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen. I welcome all of you to this Fiftieth Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers with a wish is for a productive, successful and prosperous 2023. As we…
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New Year Statement by the Incoming Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honourable Philip Davis, KC, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
A Happy New Year to you all! We usher in a most auspicious year for both the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and The Bahamas, as we both celebrate our 50th Anniversaries. For our Community, this milestone comes at a time when regional co-operation has never been more urgent and necessary. The shock of and response to the Covid-19 pandemic was a…
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