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  • Photo of Jamaica to host Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026

    Jamaica to host Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026

    Jamaica will host the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA)🌱, the Hon. Indar Weir, Chair of the 121st Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on Agriculture, announced on Thursday, 2 October 2025. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Barbados broke the news at the conclusion of the Meeting, which was held during the…

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  • Photo of Special Meeting of COTED on Agriculture held in St. Kitts and Nevis

    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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  • Photo of Agriculture hailed at CWA as the cornerstone of sustainable development

    Agriculture hailed at CWA as the cornerstone of sustainable development

    Agriculture at the heart of sustainable development efforts of the Region, and solidarity among the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and its regional and international partners to achieve food and nutrition security, were common themes at the opening ceremony of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture. The week of activities is being hosted by St. Kitts and Nevis at the Marriott Beach…

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  • Photo of Remarks by CARDI Executive Director| Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025

    Remarks by CARDI Executive Director| Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025

    This week is the Caribbean Week of Agriculture. This is the week in which we showcase all that is important in regional agriculture, the progress made and make changes where necessary, we demonstrate new technologies developed or introduced, we share knowledge and experiences to further enhance and develop our regional agriculture sector and we lobby for polices which will help…

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  • Photo of CARICOM’s UNGA presence marked by firm stance on peace, security, multilateralism, and climate action

    CARICOM’s UNGA presence marked by firm stance on peace, security, multilateralism, and climate action

    (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) made a compelling case for peace, security, multilateralism, and action to address the unique challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. “Without international cooperation, universal peace will not…

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  • Photo of Media Advisory – Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture

    Media Advisory – Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture

    The opening ceremony of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture will be held on 29 September 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis. The week of activities will shine a spotlight on agriculture in the Region, under the theme ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025…

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  • Photo of CARICOM reaffirms commitment to peacebuilding and inclusive governance

    CARICOM reaffirms commitment to peacebuilding and inclusive governance

    (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has reiterated its commitment to promoting social cohesion, inclusive governance, and sustainable peace.During a Ministerial-Level Meeting organised by the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Ms. Elizabeth Solomon, underscored the…

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  • Photo of ‘Sow seeds of change to harvest a more resilient, food-secure Caribbean’ – CARICOM SG rallies Region ahead of Caribbean Week of Agriculture

    ‘Sow seeds of change to harvest a more resilient, food-secure Caribbean’ – CARICOM SG rallies Region ahead of Caribbean Week of Agriculture

    “This forum reminds us that agriculture is not only about food production. It is about building meaningful relationships, creating jobs, empowering youth and women, and ensuring that every Caribbean citizen has access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.” – Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, has extended an invitation to all stakeholders to attend the 19th…

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  • Photo of Media Advisory – Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025

    Media Advisory – Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025

    Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) in St. Kitts and Nevis. The CWA 2025 will be held from 29 September–3 October under the theme ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025 and Beyond’. As the flagship event on the Region’s agricultural calendar, the CWA provides a…

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  • Photo of Leadership, mindset shift, financing key to bridging digital divide – Co-Chair, CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force

    Leadership, mindset shift, financing key to bridging digital divide – Co-Chair, CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force

    Government leadership, dedicated budgetary allocations and a shift in mindset, are critical to bridge the current digital divide within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and between the Region and the rest of the world. Dr. Barbara Reynolds, co-Chair of the CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force, stated in an interview that governments must take the lead, make resources available, and hold people…

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