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Remarks by CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Hon John Antonio Briceño, 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting, 1-2 March 2022
Distinguished Heads of Government Secretary-General of CARICOM Ministers Heads of regional institutions Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corp Ladies and Gentlemen A warm welcome to Belize. I am especially happy to welcome you all to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye batter known as La Isla Bonita. San Pedro is a destination which attracts many foreign and local tourists. It epitomises…
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Remarks by Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Belize, 1-2 March 2022
Honourable John A. Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community; Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda 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; Other Heads of Delegation; Heads…
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CARICOM Heads to tackle wide range of issues at Meeting in Belize
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government will deliberate on several major issues, including the Region’s post-pandemic economic recovery, when they gather on San Pedro in Belize for their Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting on 1-2 March 2022. The Meeting, under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Mr. John Antonio Briceño of Belize, is also expected to address advancing the implementation of the CARICOM…
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Message from the Chairman of the Caribbean Community Honourable John A. Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize on the death of Sir Manuel Esquivel
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with deep regret the passing of the former Prime Minister of Belize, the Rt. Honourable Sir Manuel Esquivel KCMG. Sir Manuel’s calm presence allied to his measured statements were the hallmark of his contributions as a member of the Conference of Heads of Government. His well-earned reputation as a man of principle, honesty and integrity…
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CARICOM Secretary-General extends condolences on the passing of former Belize Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of former Belize Prime Minister Sir Manuel Esquivel. Dr Barnett sent a message of condolence to the Prime Minister of Belize Honourable John Antonio Briceño: “Honourable Prime Minister, It is with profound sorrow that I received the news of the passing of Sir Manuel Esquivel KCMG, former two-time…
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Former Belize Prime Minister dies
Belmopan, Belize – The Office of the Prime Minister announces the death of Rt. Hon. Sir Manuel Esquivel, former Prime Minister of Belize. Sir Manuel served as Belize’s second Prime Minister under the United Democratic Party from 1984-1989 and served another term from1993-1998. Sir Manuel was appointed to Her Majesty’s Privy Council by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 and conferred…
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New Year Statement by the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honourable JOHN BRICEÑO Prime Minister of Belize
A Happy New Year to all, as we usher in 2022 with hope and optimism. The past two years have seen all plans affected by the COVID-19 virus which has caused profound social and economic turmoil. The prospects for our recovery hinge on the urgent acceleration of vaccinations, which remains alarmingly low in our Community. Further delay in equitable access…
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Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network Elects New Chairperson
(Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network Press Release) The Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) held its quarterly meeting on 26 October 2021, where H.E. Mrs. Rossana Briceno, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Belize and Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children was officially elected as the new Chairperson of the Network. H.E. Mrs. Rossana Briceno…
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Congratulations to Belize on its 40th Independence Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Belize on its 40th Anniversary of Independence, which it celebrates on Tuesday 21 September under the theme “Belize at 40: Hopeful Hearts, Steady hands, Together We Rise.” Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett in a congratulatory message to Belize Prime Minister Mr. Juan Antonio Briceño, lauded the Government’s commitment to the Community’s most pressing priorities, including…
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‘I am here to serve’ – CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett
Address by Dr. Carla Barnett on the occasion of her installation as Eighth Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community It is with great pride and a deep sense of humility that I take this seat as the 8th Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community today. Let me express my appreciation to you, Mr. Chairman, and your colleague Heads of Government for the trust…
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