CARICOM Single Market and Economy

  • Photo of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines move towards full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

    Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines move towards full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

    Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work and remain indefinitely in the…

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  • Photo of CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South cooperation

    CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South cooperation

    CARICOM and Colombia trade negotiators concluded the second round of negotiations to update the CARICOM-Colombia Trade and Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (TECA), in Bogota, Colombia on 10 September 2025. The negotiations, which took place over two days, covered the expansion of preferential market access for agricultural and industrial products as well as institutional issues. The CARICOM negotiating Co Chair,…

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  • Photo of Literary Legend takes centre stage at CARIFESTA XV: Paul Keens-Douglas

    Literary Legend takes centre stage at CARIFESTA XV: Paul Keens-Douglas

    Literary legend and cultural icon Paul Keens-Douglas captivated a new generation of storytellers at CARIFESTA XV with his transformative workshop, Vibrant Roots Storytelling Workshop, held on Tuesday, 26 August at the Daphne Joseph Hackett Theatre. With a legacy spanning decades and works such as Tim Tim: The Dialect Poetry of Paul Keens-Douglas (1976) and Tanti At De Oval: Selected Works,…

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  • Photo of CARIFESTA XV Grand Market Shines with Caribbean Ingenuity and Sustainable Spirit

    CARIFESTA XV Grand Market Shines with Caribbean Ingenuity and Sustainable Spirit

    Sustainability theme reflected in local products at Grand Market Under the powerful theme “Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence,” CARIFESTA XV ignites a celebration of heritage, creativity, and forward-thinking resilience. Nowhere is this vision more vividly expressed than at the Grand Market, where regional artisans and innovators showcase products that honour tradition while embracing sustainability. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with…

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  • Photo of Secretary-General Barnett highlights CARICOM’s New Pathways for Youth Leadership at CARIFESTA XV Youth Village

    Secretary-General Barnett highlights CARICOM’s New Pathways for Youth Leadership at CARIFESTA XV Youth Village

    The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is charting bold new territory in youth engagement with transformative strategies to empower the next generation of Caribbean leaders. During a visit to the CARIFESTA XV Youth Village on Monday 25 August, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett reaffirmed the Community’s commitment to placing young voices at the heart of regional development. With the theme “Caribbean Roots.…

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  • Photo of CARIFESTA XV Ignites the Creative and Entrepreneurial Spirit across the Caribbean 

    CARIFESTA XV Ignites the Creative and Entrepreneurial Spirit across the Caribbean 

    CARIFESTA XV is more than a celebration of Caribbean culture.  It is a powerful catalyst for economic prosperity and creative resilience. In an exchange with CARICOM Secretariat Communications Manager Dike Noel, Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett affirms the festival’s vital role in shaping a brighter future for Caribbean entrepreneurs.  “CARIFESTA creates lasting opportunities that empower entrepreneurs and contribute to their long-term…

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  • Photo of Keynote Address | Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP | Prime Minister of Jamaica | Chairman of CARICOM | 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government| 6 July 2025

    Keynote Address | Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP | Prime Minister of Jamaica | Chairman of CARICOM | 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government| 6 July 2025

    Thank you, colleagues. Let me acknowledge Senator Janice Allen, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, Chief Ministers and Ministers of Government, Members of the Judiciary, The newly installed president of the Caribbean Court of Justice, the Honourable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Representatives of regional and international organizations, Distinguished delegates, Specially…

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  • Photo of CARICOM urged to Recommit to Core Goals of Prosperity, Security, and Well-being for all Member States

    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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  • Photo of Resolve differences to effectively drive regional integration—CYA-Jamaica

    Resolve differences to effectively drive regional integration—CYA-Jamaica

    “We remain upbeat about the future and continue to engage different processes to ensure that changes are implemented. After all, we are ‘the now,’ and we continue to be hopeful that we can collectively bridge the divide and solve any differences so we can effectively drive regional integration.” – Odane Brooks, CARICOM Youth Ambassador (Jamaica) Young people comprise approximately 60%…

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  • Photo of CARICOM advances strategies to enhance regional and external trade at 60th COTED meeting

    CARICOM advances strategies to enhance regional and external trade at 60th COTED meeting

    (Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The recently concluded Sixtieth (60th) Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) marked significant progress in advancing measures for enhanced economic integration, competitiveness, and strategies for addressing bilateral and multilateral trade issues. Key outcomes of the meeting included progress on the draft Regional Industrial Policy; agreements to…

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