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CARICOM Secretary-General to deliver remarks at Caribbean Energy Week 2026, Suriname
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett will join heads of government, ministers with responsibility for energy and the environment, and industry leaders for Caribbean Energy Week 2026 in Paramaribo, Suriname, 30 March -1 April. Dr Barnett will deliver remarks during the first day of the forum. According to the organisers of Caribbean Energy Week 2026 “by bringing together hydrocarbons, power renewables,…
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Statement | Hon. Dr Terrance Drew | Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and CARICOM Chair | Reappointment of the CARICOM Secretary-General
During the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community held on 24-27 February 2026 in St. Kitts and Nevis, the required majority of CARICOM Heads of Government agreed to the reappointment of Dr. Carla Barnett as Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community. Dr. Barnett’s second term of office will begin in August 2026.
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Media Advisory | Speeches | 50 HGC | Opening Ceremony
The 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) opened on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, under the theme ‘Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.’ Chair of the Community, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered the feature address,…
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Secretary-General Barnett: CARICOM Must ‘Move Beyond Words to Action’ at 50th Heads of Government Meeting
In her remarks at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett commended St Kitts and Nevis for its role as host. She highlighted the nation’s consistent contributions, noting: “Now, as then, the smallest sovereign state among us is punching above its weight, and no effort has…
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Remarks | Dr Carla Barnett | CARICOM Secretary-General | Opening Ceremony -50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government | St Kitts and Nevis | 24 February 2026
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I will adopt the protocols already established for this afternoon’s proceedings, but would still like to acknowledge: Your Excellency Dame Marcella A. Liburd, GCMG, JP, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis; The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Other Heads of…
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CARICOM Secretary-General provides insights into upcoming 50th Regular Heads of Government Meeting
As the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM convenes later this month, the focus remains firmly on enhancing the quality of life for citizens through deeper regional cooperation and inclusive, sustainable development. Preparations are well advanced for the milestone Meeting, which will be held from 24–27 February in St. Kitts and Nevis under the…
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CARICOM Chair to meet with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will make an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago this week to meet with the Prime Minister, the Honourable Kamla Persad- Bissessar and members of her team. The Chair will be accompanied by CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett. The meeting is part of the Chair’s focus on face-to-face discussions…
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Remarks | Dr Carla Barnett | CARICOM Secretary-General | Opening Ceremony | CARIFESTA XV
Dr Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of CARICOM, delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony of CARIFESTA XV. You can read her full remarks below. Salutations. What a significant moment for all of us who have gathered in beautiful Barbados, for the Caribbean’s cultural extravaganza, CARIFESTA XV! I extend very warm greetings to everyone, both here at Queen’s Park, and those watching…
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CARICOM Secretary-General delivers remarks at AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum | 28 July 2025 |St George’s, Grenada
We need to bring focused intent on making our partnerships inclusiveand for our people to connect or re-connect for partnerships to thrive. CARICOM remains committed to work side by side with the African Union to ensure that the partnerships are broad based and include specifically young people and women. Her Excellency Dame Cécile La Grenade, Governor-General of Grenada Honourable Dickon…
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Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General | Opening of the Draft CARICOM Ocean Policy and Governance – Member State Consultation | 22 July 2025 | Georgetown, Guyana
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, delivered remarks at the Opening Ceremony for the Member State Consultation of the Draft CARICOM Ocean Policy and Governance, which began on 22 July at the Pegasus Business Centre, Georgetown Guyana. For CARICOM, the ocean is not merely a geographical feature, it goes to the essence of our identity, our culture and our survival. It…
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