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St Kitts and Nevis Youth Ambassadors call for innovation, unity, and measurable impact as CARICOM leaders convene in February 2026
“Caribbean youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow. We are the innovators of today.” Aquanjé Robinson, St Kitts and Nevis CARICOM Youth Ambassador As St Kitts and Nevis prepares to host the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, scheduled for 24 – 27 February 2026, that country’s CARICOM Youth Ambassadors, Aquanjé Robinson and Siobhan…
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Highlights | CARICOM Chair’s New Year Message
CARICOM Chair, Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered an inspiring New Year’s message to usher in 2026. In his address, Dr Drew emphasised unity, resilience, and renewed hope for the future. He acknowledged the leadership of outgoing Chair, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica, and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing CARICOM’s mission of regional integration,…
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End of Year Message | Outgoing CARICOM Chair | Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness | Prime Minister | Jamaica
“At this moment in our history, we are also reminded that the Caribbean must now navigate a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. The current international environment requires our Region to act with clarity, cohesion, and strategic discipline. As global tensions intensify and external geopolitical developments increasingly intersect with our interests — affecting our economies, our security, and our diplomatic relationships —…
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End of Year Message | CARICOM Secretary‑General: Building a Resilient and United Caribbean
Fellow CARICOM citizens, As we approach this festive season, we reflect on the challenges the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has faced during the year that have thrown our vulnerabilities into sharp relief, and more than ever, underscored the purpose and value of a united Region. On the heels of the devastation caused in several Member States by Hurricane Beryl in 2024,…
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CARICOM and the Republic of Korea deepening ties through multi-million-dollar cooperation programme
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Technical cooperation between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of Korea is advancing steadily with critical support to key regional sectors through the CARICOM-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund.Established in 2021, the Fund has received approximately US$7 million to date, financing nine major interventions across Health, Digital Innovation, Cybersecurity, Climate Resilience, Agriculture, Water…
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CARICOM-UNDP High-Level Talks Advance Public Health Approach to Crime in the Caribbean
Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relations, Ms Elizabeth Solomon CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Elizabeth Solomon, addressed the CARICOM–UNDP High-Level Meeting on Addressing Crime and Violence as a Regional Challenge: Integrating Health, Justice, and Social Policy. In her remarks, Solomon underscored the urgent need for a coordinated regional response to violent crime, which she described as a…
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Regional Trade and Resilience Key amid Climate Shocks, Says CARICOM Secretary-General
“The experience leaves us in no doubt about the urgency of addressing the existential threats posed by climate change and the need to redouble our efforts to build resilience and foster sustainable development across our Region,” Dr Barnett stated. “Strengthening our trade and economic performance is a critical part of this, and COTED must continue to play its important role…
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No Iron Day Returns for CARICOM Energy Month 2025
Back by popular demand for CARICOM Energy Month (CEM) 2025 is No Iron Day. Commencing 7 November 2025, and continuing every Friday in November (14, 21, and 28), people across the Region are encouraged to wear clothing that has not been ironed to support energy conservation and climate action. This fun and practical campaign challenges individuals to be brave enough…
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CARICOM Institutions Support Coordinated Recovery Efforts in Jamaica Following Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
Members of the High-Level team (left to right): Mr Daniel Best, Dr Lisa Indar, Ms Elizabeth Riley and Dr David Farrell (Credit: CDEMA) Monday, 3 November 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact, governments of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have dispatched aid and pledged financial support to assist in the response and recovery…
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CARPHA Stands in Solidarity with the People of Jamaica Following the Impact of Hurricane Melissa
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. October 30, 2025. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stands in firm solidarity with the Government and people of Jamaica, who continue to endure the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods and with communities now facing the difficult task of rebuilding. As…
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