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The US Government donates 5.5 Million Pfizer Vaccines to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
The US Government has generously gifted the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) with 5.5 million doses of Pfizer vaccines. This is the culmination of efforts initiated by the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley, who as Chair of CARICOM, wrote to President Joseph Biden of the United States earlier this year requesting a supply of vaccines for…
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CARICOM salutes the late Sir Lester Bird’s commitment to Regional Integration
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has applauded Sir Lester Bird’s commitment to regional integration as it expressed deepest sympathies on the passing of the former Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister. Sir Lester who led Antigua and Barbuda from 1994 to 2004 and also held Ministerial positions in earlier administrations, died in his homeland on 9 August 2021. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin…
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The region is stronger and better because of your service – President Ali tells outgoing CARICOM SG
Office of the President, Georgetown, Guyana—(August 9, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon told outgoing CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque that the region is stronger due to his stewardship and strength of character. The Dominican, who has served two five-year terms, made a farewell courtesy visit to State House to meet with President Ali and Vice President Dr Bharrat…
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CARICOM SG congratulates Saint Lucia’s new Prime Minister
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has congratulated new Saint Lucia Prime Minister Mr Phillip J Pierre on his election to office, and his Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) for its resounding victory in the country’s 26 July General Elections. Prime Minister Pierre was sworn in two days after his SLP won 13 of the 17 seats contested in the Elections.…
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CARICOM-Japan partnership supporting improvements to teaching profession
Caribbean Community Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – The Government of Japan is supporting Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) with harmonising national teaching standards with those articulated in the CARICOM Standards for Teachers, Educational Leaders, and Teacher Educators. More than 150 stakeholders participated in three, one-day orientation workshops for the Development of National Standards for the Teaching Profession…
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CARICOM SG Hails Bermuda Gold Medalist’s ‘Spectacular Achievement’
CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has extended congratulations to Ms. Flora Duffy of Bermuda who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the women’s individual Triathlon event. The congratulatory message reads: “On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) I offer heartiest congratulations to Ms. Flora Duffy of Bermuda on her spectacular achievement of winning a gold medal in the Triathlon at…
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CARICOM Election Observation Mission to Saint Lucia General Elections, 26 July 2021 – Preliminary Statement
At the invitation of the Honourable Allen M. Chastanet, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), His Excellency Irwin LaRocque mounted a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the conduct of the General Elections which was held in Saint Lucia on 26 July 2021. The Advance Team comprising the Chief of Mission and the CARICOM…
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Saint Lucians vote for change
Saint Lucians voted for a change of government in General Elections on Monday 26 July 2021. The opposition Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), led for the first time by Phillip J. Pierre, captured 13 of the 17 seats at stake, according to the preliminary results issued by the Saint Lucia Electoral Department. The incumbent United Workers Party (UWP) of Prime…
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CARICOM Observation Mission monitoring today’s General Elections in Saint Lucia
A CARICOM Election Observation Mission is monitoring the General Elections in Saint Lucia, today Monday 26 July 2021. The Mission is today observing the Election Day activities including the opening of the polls through to the tabulation and announcement of the results. Since its arrival in Saint Lucia, the Mission has held meetings with key stakeholders, including representatives of the…
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Elections Day in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucians are voting in General Elections today Monday 26 July 2021. Three political parties and four independent candidates are facing the electorate of about 160,000 registered voters. Prime Minister Allen Chastanet is again leading his United Workers Party (UWP) into today’s polls; Opposition Leader Phillip J Pierre is leading the main opposition Saint Lucia Labour Party; and Mr Andre…
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