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Guyana chairs signature UNSC event on poverty and peace
On Thursday 19 June, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened a high-level open debate on “Poverty, Underdevelopment and Conflict: Implications for the Maintenance of International Peace.” The session was chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana, Hon. Hugh Todd, with the country serving as Chair of the UNSC for June 2025. The debate drew…
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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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Moving CSME Forward: Young Professionals Equipped as CSME Ambassadors
Twenty-three (23) young professionals from 13 CARICOM Member States are now better equipped to empower youth of the Region in navigating the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) following the completion of orientation and the first week of training of the CARICOM Young Professionals Programme (CYPP). The orientation and training took place from 2-6 June at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters…
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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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CARICOM, Peru advancing stronger diplomatic and cooperation ties
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Peru are strengthening their diplomatic and cooperation ties, with Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett noting that this relationship could serve as a prime example of South-South cooperation.A significant step in solidifying their relationship was recorded on Wednesday 19 March, when Dr Barnett accredited a new Extraordinary Ambassador of Peru…
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CARICOM, Germany sign MOU for closer cooperation in climate change, environmental conservation and other areas
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – CARICOM and Germany have agreed to strengthen their traditionally friendly relations through closer cooperation in key areas over the next five years. This commitment was formalised on February 21 during the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Barbados, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
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Regional Nursing Body focused on better health outcomes through quality management
“The Regional Nursing Body discussed a number of policies and tools aimed at significantly improving the level of care provided by nurses in the Region. The body continued the work towards completing the revision of the Caribbean Standards for Nursing and Midwifery Education and Practice to ensure that these standards were harmonised throughout the Region and remained consistent with international…
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New Institute of Maroon and Indigenous Studies Proposed for UWI Mona and Maroon Communities
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, The UWI Vice-Chancellor and Chair, CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has welcomed the recommendation from Jamaica’s Maroon community to establish a new institute to research, document and share the rich history, culture and contribution of Maroon and Indigenous people. The CRC Chair shared this with a large gathering at the opening of the historic symposium on Maroons,…
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