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Jamaica commits to strong advocacy for climate finance and justice
For the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the impact of climate change is a reality and not academic, manifesting as a sobering reminder especially during the hurricane season that lasts from July to November. It is for this reason, that the Community must continue to strongly advocate for climate justice and climate finance. Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,…
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No sustained prosperity without security – Dr. Holness
Security is a priority area of focus of Chair of the Caribbean Community, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who intends to mobilise the Region to think differently about the scale and magnitude of the problem that is fuelled by drugs, gangs and guns. “There can be no sustained prosperity without security,” the Prime Minister said, pointing out that urgent…
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Think strategically, focus on values that unite us – CARICOM Chair
Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has challenged the Region to think strategically and focus on the values of unity in the current global environment. “As small states, we are vulnerable not just to global economic shocks and natural hazards, but to being marginalised in a world where power…
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CARICOM urged to Recommit to Core Goals of Prosperity, Security, and Well-being for all Member States
“Together, we have nurtured a strong Caribbean identity that transcends borders, that is admired globally, and to which others aspire. As we begin our deliberations for this Forty-Ninth Meeting of the Conference, I encourage of us to retain our focus on the purpose of our partnership, which is the prosperity, security and well-being of all the people of our Region.”…
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“Our future lies in cooperation,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness says in CARICOM 52nd Anniversary message
“As Chair of CARICOM, Jamaica reaffirms its commitment to advancing the work of the Community. A secure and sustainable future for our Region can only be achieved through united coordinated efforts. Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MPChair, CARICOMPrime Minister, Jamaica As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) marks its 52nd anniversary on 4 July 2025, Chairman of CARICOM, Prime…
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49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Jamaica will host the Forty-ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from 6-8 July in Montego Bay, under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. Prime Minister Holness will assume the six-month chairmanship of the Community on 1 July 2025, succeeding the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley,…
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CARICOM reviewing regional telecommunications environment
The Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, will lead a review of the telecommunications environment in the Region. Prime Minister Mitchell is Lead Head of Government with responsibility for Science and Technology in the CARICOM Quasi Cabinet. The Prime Minister and the Hon. David Burt, Premier of Bermuda, will support the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and Chair of CARICOM,…
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CARICOM Chair on CARIFESTA XV: “If yah miss it – blame yahself!”
The Hon. Mia Mottley, Chair of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Barbados, says no Caribbean national can afford to miss CARIFESTA XV, which is slated for 22 – 31 August 2025 in Barbados. She describes the event as the ultimate Caribbean experience for CARICOM nationals and visitors from the international community: “You’re going to get from fashion to food, from…
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Working group established to advance maritime transportation arrangements
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have established an inter-governmental working group to advance arrangements to improve maritime transportation in the Region. Senator the Hon. Dr. Amery Browne, Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, will head the working group which will include other ministers from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and St. Vincent and…
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CARICOM Heads of Government to Discuss Air and Maritime Transportation
The CARICOM Multilateral Air Services Agreement (MASA) will be in focus at the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 19 – 21 February 2025, under the Chairmanship of the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados. Transportation is one of the key items on the Heads’ agenda which also…
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