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Sustainable energy trailblazers share their passions, perspectives
From shaping energy policy and financing innovation to driving community action and youth advocacy, a new generation of Caribbean leaders in the sector is redefining what a sustainable energy future looks like. Eight women and two young men were recently recognised at the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy (WISE) and Sustainable Energy Youth Awards (SEYA) for 2024 and 2025, trailblazers…
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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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Tradition of Christmas across CARICOM | Social Media Video Challenge | Rules
🎄 People of the Region, show Us Your Christmas Traditions! Christmas across the Caribbean Community is rich, colourful, and uniquely ours. Show us your story! 📹 Send us a 1-minute video showcasing your unique Christmas tradition for a chance to win a special CARICOM prize pack and be featured on CARICOM’s official platforms. Here are the rules: Competition Rules & Guidelines CARICOM Christmas Traditions…
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STATEMENT BY THE BUREAU OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF CARICOM
The Bureau of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has noted with concern the proclamation issued by the Government of the United States on 16 December 2025 imposing partial entry restrictions on nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and the Commonwealth of Dominica. The Bureau recognises the right of countries to implement policies regulating entry to…
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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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Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet: Voices from CARICOM at UNEA-7
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States at the High-Level Segment of the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Kenya, made compelling interventions highlighting the urgency of action, the unique vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and the need for equitable global partnerships. The UNEA-7, held under the theme ‘Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet,’ brought…
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CARICOM Secretary-General commends Jamaica’s engagement following Hurricane Melissa
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, has commended Jamaica for its continued strong engagement in Community matters, even as the country navigates recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa.Speaking at the opening of the 56th Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers on 16 December in Georgetown, Guyana, Dr Barnett told Jamaica’s Minister of…
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Over 2,500 CARIFORUM nationals trained through EU-funded €1 million capacity-building project
(CARIFORUM Directorate, CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – More than 2,500 CARIFORUM nationals have been trained in Competition, Public Procurement, and Customs and Trade Facilitation under a €1 million capacity-building project funded by the 11th European Development Fund (EDF). One of six components of the 11th EDF EPA Support Programme, the project was implemented by the CARIFORUM Directorate through…
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CARICOM Secretariat and development partners hold regional workshop on implementing Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Caribbean SIDS
Policymakers, statisticians, regional development partners and financial and sustainable development experts are among officials who have begun to strategise on steps to implement the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States (ABAS) in 2026. The officials are in Georgetown, Guyana, for the Sub-regional Capacity-Building Workshop on the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States (ABAS) and…
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