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CARICOM COHSOD Chair Highlights Urgent Labour Challenges Facing Region
The Honourable Keoma Griffith, Guyana’s Minister of Labour and Chair of the Fifty-First Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) – Labour, underscored the urgency of addressing persistent labour market challenges across the Caribbean Community, during his remarks on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. Minister Griffith indicated that the issues before the Council are “both timely and…
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CARPHA Media Briefing on Hantavirus (Andes Strain) | Statement by Dr Lisa Indar, Executive Director
CARPHA, as the regional Public Health Agency and the CARICOM health head, has been monitoring the Hantavirus outbreak aboard the international expedition cruise vessel, the Dutch registered MV Hondius, originally reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on 2 May as a cluster of passengers with severe respiratory illness which departed Argentina on 1 April 2026 on a tour of the South Atlantic. …
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CARICOM and Spain advance development cooperation
The regional health sector is set to receive a welcome injection of support with the signing of a new cooperation agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Government of Spain. The agreement formalises Spain’s €400,000 contribution to “Strengthening Regional Leadership, Governance and Coordinated Action in Health to Address New and Existing Health Challenges in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),” which…
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ARRIVAL STATEMENT | CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to the General Elections of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
In response to an invitation by way of a letter dated 10 April 2026 from the Most Honourable Dame Cynthia A. Pratt, O.N., GCMG, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat has deployed a twelve-member team to observe the General Elections scheduled for 12 May 2026. The Mission is headed by Mr. Herman St. Helen,…
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CARICOM Secretary-General accredits new UK Ambassador
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, on May 4 accredited a new Ambassador of the United Kingdom (UK) to CARICOM, His Excellency Joseph Guy Fisher, MBE.During the Accreditation Ceremony at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, Dr. Barnett said that the UK remains a vital partner for CARICOM as it navigates…
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Belize to Leverage CARICOM’s Regional Monitoring Platform to Strengthen Agriculture and Food Security
In Belize, agriculture is more than an economic sector. It is a cultural mosaic shaped by tradition, climate, and diversity. From the mechanised sugarcane fields in the west to smallholder farms in indigenous Mayan communities in the south, the country’s agricultural landscape reflects both resilience and complexity. Now, with the introduction of the CARICOM Regional Monitoring and Reporting System to…
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Congratulatory Message from CARICOM Chair to the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
The Chairman of CARICOM extends warmest congratulations to the Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, on securing a fourth consecutive term in office following the general elections held on 30 April. This commanding victory reflects the continued confidence of the people of Antigua and Barbuda in his leadership and vision for his nation’s development. The people of…
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT | CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Election of Antigua and Barbuda
In response to an invitation from the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), through the Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, mounted a six (6) member CARICOM Election Observer Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Elections on 30 April 2026. Members of the Mission comprised electoral experts from the following six (6) Member States: Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, Saint Lucia,…
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CARICOM Special Ministerial Taskforce endorses regional response matrix
Ministers of Agriculture of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have emphasised that coordinated short- and long-term strategies are essential to safeguard food security and economic stability, as they endorsed a matrix to address the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. CARICOM’s heavy reliance on imported fuel, fertilisers, food, and maritime logistics makes the Region particularly susceptible to disruptions from…
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CARICOM Agriculture Investment Bulletin focuses on fish sector
The CARICOM Secretariat today issues the second Agriculture Investment Bulletin that highlights the Region’s efforts to strengthen food security, promote investment opportunities, and foster agricultural innovation. The publication provides policy updates and insights into the demand trends for key agriculture commodities within the CARICOM Single Market, offering a comprehensive look at the programmes shaping the agricultural landscape as the Region…
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