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Message for International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022, by Senator Floyd Morris, PhD, CARICOM Special Rapporteur on Disability
Every year, on December 3, the world recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The observation comes within the context of persons with disabilities being the world’s largest minority group and the fact that most of these individuals are marginalized in their society. The United Nations and all its States Parties have established this day therefore to celebrate the talents…
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CARICOM Secretariat Goes Orange to Highlight Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
The CARICOM Secretariat illuminated its Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, with orange spotlights on Tuesday, 29 November, in recognition of “16 Days of Activism” which is being observed internationally. The awareness activities aim to bring attention to ending violence against women and girls. The observance was held in collaboration with the European Union-funded Spotlight Initiative Caribbean Regional programme and formed part of the…
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Remarks by Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, Opening 55th Meeting of COTED, 28 November 2022
Honourable, Alva Baptiste, Minister of External Affairs International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs of Saint Lucia and Chair of Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED); Other Honourable Ministers and Heads of Delegations; Representatives of Regional Institutions; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my pleasure to say a few words of welcome to this Fifty-Fifth Regular Meeting of…
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Statement by Dr Carla N Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), following the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27)
One week after the end of COP27, it is clear that the outcomes are mixed. CARICOM looked to COP27 with the hope that it would be a turning point for global cooperation to seize the narrow window of opportunity to keep 1.5°C within reach and to support the particularly vulnerable as we confront climate change. 2030 is a critical point…
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Remarks by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community at the Presentation of Credentials by H.E. Mr David Málaga, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to CARICOM, 23 November 2022
Your Excellency David Málaga, Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Peru to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat. Ambassador, welcome to Guyana and the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It gives me immense pleasure to accept your letter of credence and extend sincere congratulations on your appointment as the first Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of…
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Remarks by H.E. Mr David Málaga, Ambassador of Peru to CARICOM at his Accreditation Ceremony, 23 November 2022
Your Excellency, Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary General of the Community of Caribbean States. It is a great privilege and honour for me to be here at the Headquarters of the CARICOM Secretariat to present the Letter of Credence by which His Excellency Pedro Castillo, President of Peru, appoints me first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Peru to the CARICOM. Peru…
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CARICOM joins Dominica in celebrating its 44th Independence Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the Government and people of Dominica in celebrating the country’s Forty-Fourth Anniversary of Independence on 3 November. Please see below CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett’s congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Dominica, the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit: “Honourable Prime Minister On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I wish to convey congratulations and best wishes to…
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CARICOM SG extends best wishes to Antigua and Barbuda as it observes 41 years of Independence
CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has hailed the “remarkable progress” Antigua and Barbuda has made over the 41 years of its independence. “Antigua and Barbuda has made remarkable progress in these 41 years of independence, making this year’s theme: “Moving Forward With Unity Strength And Stability” a fitting representation of a people resolute in their pursuit of prosperity, sustainable development,…
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Presentation by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the Thirty-Ninth Session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) (Panel 3: Sectoral Investment Strategies – Drivers of Sustainable Development), Buenos Aires, Argentina (Hybrid), 25 October 2022
Thanks to ECLAC for inviting me to participate in this discussion of key sectors of the global economy, and the policy imperatives that are critical to ensuring that regional economies can and do progress these sectors with the objective of inclusive and sustainable development. As a backdrop, the investment policy environment within CARICOM is characterized the priority of attracting external…
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CARICOM Secretariat strengthening focus on Partnerships
The CARICOM Secretariat is increasing its emphasis on partnerships to mobilise development support, Deputy Secretary-General Dr Armstrong Alexis stated at a Caribbean Development Roundtable in Suriname, Thursday. Addressing the theme ‘Global Partnership for Repositioning, Recovery and Resilience in the Caribbean, Dr Alexis stressed the importance of partnerships for keeping the Region on course to achieve positive development results. He noted…
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