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Remarks by CARICOM Chairman on the Occasion of the Engagement with United States Secretary of State
Chairman of CARICOM, the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica, on Wednesday made remarks at the beginning of discussions between CARICOM Heads of Government and United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken and his delegation. The discussion was held during the Forty-Fifth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Please…
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Return to Chaguaramas: Leaders unite for commemorative ceremony at the birthplace of CARICOM
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): CARICOM Leaders braved the inclement weather in Trinidad and Tobago for a commemorative ceremony in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, which gave birth to the regional organization. Heads of Government, delegates and guests of the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads…
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Remarks by Chairman of CARICOM, PM of Dominica, at Opening Ceremony, Forty-Fifth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM
It is fitting that we should gather here in Trinidad and Tobago on this most significant occasion in the history of our Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It is significant because it was here, 50 years ago, that Prime Ministers, Errol Barrow of Barbados, Forbes Burnham of Guyana, Michael Manley of Jamaica and Dr. Eric Williams of Trinidad and Tobago signed the Treaty…
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Remarks By Outgoing Chair, PM Of The Bahamas, At Opening Ceremony, Forty-Fifth Regular Meeting, Conference Of Heads Of Government Of CARICOM
Your Excellencies: Fellow Heads of Government: Madam Secretary-General of CARICOM: Current Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit – let me take this opportunity to wish you a successful tenure: Honoured and Distinguished Guests from within and beyond the Caribbean Region: Ladies and Gentlemen: My thanks to the government and people of Trinidad…
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Remarks by PM of Trinidad and Tobago, Opening Ceremony, 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM
Good afternoon. Today, it is my honour to welcome you to the beautiful twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, for the convening of the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. For us here in the Caribbean, this is a significant event, as tomorrow we also launch the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the…
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REMARKS BY DR CARLA N BARNETT SECRETARY GENERAL, CARICOM OPENING CEREMONY THE FORTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY
SALUTATIONS Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and TobagoThe Honourable Roosevelt Skerritt, Prime Minister of Dominica and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean CommunityDr the Honourable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, our HostThe Right Honourable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The…
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Much achieved in past 50 years – CARICOM Secretary-General
Following is an edited version of a presentation by Dr. Carla N Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, at a symposium ‘CARICOM at 50’ hosted by UWI St Augustine on April 14, 2023. CARICOM is a Community of sovereign states which have agreed to act in concert in areas agreed within the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. Unlike, for example, the European Union, which has…
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CARICOM Statement on the passing of Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, former Prime Minister of Barbados
The Caribbean Community is deeply saddened at the passing of Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, former Prime Minister of Barbados. Sir Lloyd’s life was defined by selfless service to his country, as statesman for over three decades, and diplomat. He was an esteemed educator, and is credited with having pioneered significant national post-independence educational initiatives. His contributions as a Member of…
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CARICOM Statement on the violent attack on building housing Jamaica’s Consulate in Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with deep concern the report that the Sun Auto Car Dealership in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, owned and operated by the Honorary Consul for our Member State, Jamaica, and which houses the Consulate, was set ablaze and ransacked by criminal gangs on Monday 12 June 2023. This act of violence has sadly caused the indefinite suspension of…
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Statement from the Meeting of the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group with Haitian Stakeholders in Kingston, Jamaica
A wide cross-section of Haitian stakeholders, a microcosm of Haitian society, met in Kingston, Jamaica, at the invitation of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on 11-13 June 2023. Stakeholders welcomed the inclusive nature of the meeting. The meeting sought to facilitate inclusive dialogue among Haitian stakeholders in an effort to find a solution to the protracted multi-dimensional crisis in which the…
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