CARICOM
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CDB President Charts Decisive Decade for Caribbean Resilience
President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), Mr. Daniel M. Best, has unveiled a transformative agenda to position the Region for long-term resilience, calling this period the Caribbean’s “decade of decision.” Speaking at the Bank’s Annual News Conference on 3 March, President Best underscored the scale of the moment, noting that heightened geopolitical tensions, climate volatility, technological disruption, and shifting global supply chains are reshaping the global…
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Driving Digital Transformation in Caribbean TVET
Helen Royer, Director of Human Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, described the launch of the Online Instructor and Monitor Training Courses, which are part of the Digitalisation of the Community’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Delivery Project, as “a significant milestone in our shared commitment to improving the Caribbean TVET ecosystem.” Ms Royer highlighted this during the launch…
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CARICOM Secretariat and Guyana Prioritise Education Transformation
The CARICOM Secretariat and the Ministry of Education, Guyana, are strengthening the education transformation agenda following discussions on the core drivers of educational change within CARICOM. In February, Ms Alison Drayton, CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General (Human and Social Development), and Mr Davion Leslie, Programme Manager (Human Resource Development), met with the Honourable Sonia Parag, Minister of Education, Guyana. The Minister assumed…
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CARICOM Heads endorse Community Industrial Policy Strategy and Framework
CARICOM Heads of Government have endorsed the draft Community Industrial Policy Strategy and Framework (CIPSF). Chair of CARICOM, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, announced the endorsement at the conclusion of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in St. Kitts and Nevis. “Heads of Government endorsed the…
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Quicken the pace of integration – Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. the Hon. Godwin Friday, delivered his maiden address to the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the opening of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference, on Tuesday in St. Kitts and Nevis. Here are key takeaways from his address: CARICOM’s Strength Endures:CARICOM remains a vital…
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Trinidad and Tobago remains vested partner in CARICOM – PM Persad-Bissessar
The Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C., has reaffirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to remain a vested partner in the work of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In remarks at the opening of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM in St. Kitts and Nevis on 24 February 2025, the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister said:…
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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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Remarks | Dr. The Hon. Godwin Friday | Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 50 HGC | Opening Ceremony
Greetings, everyone, from the wonderful people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. I am delighted to be here at this vitally important event at such a critical time for our Region. As you know, we recently (on November 27th 2025) had general elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and a new government, of the New Democratic Party was elected, the…
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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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COMMUNIQUÉ – 123rd Special Meeting of COTED – Environment and Sustainable Development
The One Hundred and Twenty-Third Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Environment and Sustainable Development was convened via videoconference on 30 January 2026. Under the chairmanship of the Honorable Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, Ministers addressed debriefed key international environmental negotiating processes from 2025 focused on climate…
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