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CARICOM Heads Approve Enhanced Cooperation Protocol
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government have adopted a Protocol which should create opportunities to further the principles, goals and objectives of the Community through Enhanced Cooperation. The “Protocol to Amend the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas Establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy to allow Enhanced Cooperation among Member States and to address Related Issues” was…
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CARICOM Secretariat revises Organisational Structure
The CARICOM Secretariat has revised its organisational structure to refocus the work of its Directorates and Offices in order to improve and strengthen its work processes. The Directorate of Trade and Economic Integration has been renamed the Directorate of Economic Integration, Innovation and Development (EIID). This directorate now incorporates Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Climate Finance, Sustainable Development which will facilitate…
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Happy International Women’s Day – CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett
MESSAGE FROM DR. CARLA N. BARNETT SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8 March 2022 It is a distinct honour and pleasure for me to celebrate our women and girls across the Caribbean Community on International Women’s Day. Today is an opportunity to celebrate the important contributions and tireless service that women around…
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CARICOM Heads begin 33rd Inter-Sessional
HEADS OF GOVERNMENT AND OTHER HEADS OF DELEGATION AT THE 33RD CARICOM INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING, SAN PEDRO, AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE, 1 – 2 MARCH 2022 Front row (l-r): H.E. Irfaan Ali, President, Guyana; Hon Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister, Dominica; H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President, Suriname; Chairman, Prime Minister Hon. John Antonio Briceño, Belize; Secretary-General, CARICOM, Dr Carla Barnett; Dr Hon Keith Mitchell,…
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Remarks by CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Hon John Antonio Briceño, 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting, 1-2 March 2022
Distinguished Heads of Government Secretary-General of CARICOM Ministers Heads of regional institutions Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corp Ladies and Gentlemen A warm welcome to Belize. I am especially happy to welcome you all to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye batter known as La Isla Bonita. San Pedro is a destination which attracts many foreign and local tourists. It epitomises…
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Remarks by Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Belize, 1-2 March 2022
Honourable John A. Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community; Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and Outgoing Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community; Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community; Other Heads of Delegation; Heads…
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CARICOM SG congratulates re-elected Barbados Prime Minister
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has congratulated the Prime Minister of Barbados Hon Mia Mottley on her resounding triumph in the General Elections of 19 January. Here is the Secretary-General’s congratulatory message: “Honourable Prime Minister, On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I offer my sincere congratulations to you and the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) on your resounding victory in…
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President of Guyana to headline solar energy project handover ceremony at CARICOM Secretariat
A ceremony to hand over the Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Plant with Battery and Building Energy Management Systems at the CARICOM Secretariat will be held on Tuesday, 11 January 2022, from 1:00 p.m. Guyana time. President of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, will deliver the keynote address at the ceremony which will also be livestreamed on Facebook and…
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New Year Statement by the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honourable JOHN BRICEÑO Prime Minister of Belize
A Happy New Year to all, as we usher in 2022 with hope and optimism. The past two years have seen all plans affected by the COVID-19 virus which has caused profound social and economic turmoil. The prospects for our recovery hinge on the urgent acceleration of vaccinations, which remains alarmingly low in our Community. Further delay in equitable access…
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Statement by CARICOM Secretary-General on Death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is profoundly saddened by the death of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa. Archbishop Tutu’s strong moral voice was a very significant factor in the successful struggle against the brutal racist policy of apartheid in his homeland. His compassionate leadership of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission during the sensitive transition period that followed the…
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