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CXC Regional Education Conference 2025 – Registration Details
Be part of history at the inaugural CXC® Regional Education Conference, from 28–30 October 2025 at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny, Jamaica. Connect with leading educators, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of education in the Caribbean and beyond, under the theme–Navigating the Digital Age: Rethinking Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Take advantage of the limited early bird…
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CARICOM Chair Calls for Regional Unity to Disrupt Criminal Networks
“I am on record as saying that we need to launch a war on gangs of a similar magnitude and nature to the war on terror.” Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MPChair, CARICOMPrime Minister, Jamaica CARICOM Heads of Government have agreed to tackle the Region’s crime and security challenge with the adoption of the Montego Bay Declaration…
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No sustained prosperity without security – Dr. Holness
Security is a priority area of focus of Chair of the Caribbean Community, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who intends to mobilise the Region to think differently about the scale and magnitude of the problem that is fuelled by drugs, gangs and guns. “There can be no sustained prosperity without security,” the Prime Minister said, pointing out that urgent…
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CARICOM urged to tackle misinformation and strengthen regional justice framework
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados has made an urgent call for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to confront two mounting threats to the Region’s existence, the spread of fake news and the persistent challenge of citizen insecurity. In her address as Outgoing Chair of CARICOM at the opening of the 49th Regular…
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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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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness assumes chairmanship of CARICOM
Effective today, 1 July 2025, Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). As we prepare for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, Prime Minister Holness has shared a message outlining his vision and priorities for the Community. Please…
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Professional and Amateur Athletes vie for Prestigious CARICOM Chairman’s Cup in Eighteenth CARICOM Road Races in Jamaica
Friday, 20 June 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): Professional and amateur athletes from the Caribbean will compete in the Eighteenth CARICOM Road Races on Saturday, 5 July, in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Open ten-kilometre (10K), five-kilometre (5K) run, and five-kilometre (5K) walk will start at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, at 6:30 am EST. This…
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Media Accreditation | 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM| 6-8 July 2025 | Montego Bay, Jamaica
6-8 July 2025 | Montego Bay, Jamaica Jamaica will host the Forty-ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from 6-8 July in Montego Bay, under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. Media partners joining us in Jamaica to cover the Meeting need to be…
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CARICOM continues advocacy for increased support from the international community to Haiti
The Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), at its recent meeting in Saint Kitts and Nevis, reaffirmed CARICOM’s support for Haiti, the Good Offices Role through the Eminent Persons Group (EPG), and the Community’s continued advocacy for increased assistance from the international community. In the video, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, Sen. The Hon. Kamina…
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Jamaica reiterates commitment to CARICOM
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – As a founding member of CARICOM, Jamaica is deeply committed to its goals and aspirations, striving to position the Community as a global partner for peace and prosperity.These sentiments were expressed by the new Ambassador of Jamaica to CARICOM, His Excellency Esmond Reid, on Friday, 11 April, during the ceremony for…
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