Featured
-
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
CARICOM Ministers elected President, Vice President of Eighth United Nations Environment Assembly
Two Caribbean Community Ministers have been elected President and Vice President of the Eighth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA8). The Hon. Matthew Samuda, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change of Jamaica, and the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of St. Kitts and Nevis, were elected President and Vice President respectively,…
Read More » -
CARICOM IMPACS and Partners intercept Major Drug Haul in the Virgin Islands
The coordinated multi-agency operation, which took place between 8 and 9 December 2025, also involved the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), His Majesty’s Customs and external law enforcement partners from United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP). The successful interception was initiated following intelligence received concerning suspicious maritime activity within VI waters. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for…
Read More » -
CARICOM Secretariat Staff Talent Committee spreads holiday cheer with annual toy drive
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Staff Talent Committee continued its tradition of bringing festive cheer to children and young people living outside traditional home environments through its annual toy drive. CARICOM Secretariat’s Driver, Mr. Carlyle Softly smiles as he brings Christmas cheers to the Guyana Red Cross Society Children’s Convalescent Home, Durban Backlands,…
Read More » -
MESSAGE | DR. CARLA BARNETT | CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL | HUMAN RIGHTS DAY | “HUMAN RIGHTS: OUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS” | 10 DECEMBER
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) remains the foundational document outlining essential rights and freedoms, including the right to education, health, and a sufficient standard of living—critical factors for human and social progress in all countries, including in the Caribbean. Human rights are founded on equality, non-discrimination, and inclusion. As the Region continues to dismantle systemic barriers and promote…
Read More » -
CARICOM welcomes Japan’s support for early warning systems
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Ms. Elizabeth Solomon, on Tuesday welcomed Japan’s investment in strengthening the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).Delivering remarks at the 7th Meeting of the Regional Early Warning Systems Consortium in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Ms. Solomon said the focus on advancing…
Read More » -
Harmonised policies on energy transition critical at this juncture – Chair of Special COTED
Coherent, harmonised policies will be critical as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) transitions to sustainable energy, Sen. the Hon. Lisa R. Cummins, Minister of Energy and Business Development of Barbados, said on Friday, 5 December. Minister Cummins was speaking with the CARICOM Secretariat’s Communications Unit at the conclusion of the 120th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development…
Read More » -
CARICOM Agriculture Investment Bulletin: Advancing Sustainable Growth in the Caribbean
The CARICOM Secretariat today launches the first quarterly Agriculture Investment Bulletin, highlighting 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…
Read More »