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Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on situation in Brazil
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) strongly condemns the violent invasion of government buildings that occurred in Brasilia today by a misguided mob refusing to accept the results of free and fair democratic elections. Those involved should be held to account. We welcome the quick restoration of order. CARICOM reaffirms its unwavering commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
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New Year Statement by the Incoming Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honourable Philip Davis, KC, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
A Happy New Year to you all! We usher in a most auspicious year for both the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and The Bahamas, as we both celebrate our 50th Anniversaries. For our Community, this milestone comes at a time when regional co-operation has never been more urgent and necessary. The shock of and response to the Covid-19 pandemic was a…
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CARICOM SG congratulates Haiti on its Two Hundred and Nineteenth Anniversary of Independence
Congratulatory Message from CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett to the Prime Minister of Haiti, Dr Ariel Henry: “On the behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I wish to extend congratulations to the Government and People of the Republic of Haiti on the occasion of the Two Hundred and Nineteenth Anniversary of Independence. The attainment of the Independence of the Republic…
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End of Year Message from the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr Carla N Barnett
We have come to the end of another year during which strenuous efforts have been made to ensure that the integration process improves the lives of the people of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). On the cusp of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas in July 1973, there is much that we can look back on…
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Preliminary Statement – CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Elections of the Commonwealth of Dominica, 6 December 2022
At the invitation of the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Her Excellency Dr. Carla Barnett mounted a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the conduct of the General Elections which were held in the Commonwealth of Dominica on 6 December 2022 (“Election Day”). The General Elections were called…
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Remarks by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the occasion of the Opening Ceremony of the 12th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM), Bridgetown, Barbados, 7 December 2022
(CDM ROAD TO RESILIENCE: CHECKPOINT 2022 – ADVANCING A RISK-BASED MULTI-HAZARD APPROACH DURING COVID-19 AND BEYOND) Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, K.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Barbados; Honourable Shawn Edward, Minister of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training of Saint Lucia and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA); Ambassador Mami…
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Cuba joins CARICOM Task Force on Agriculture
Cuba has accepted an offer from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to join the Community’s Ministerial Task Force on Agriculture. Both sides also agreed to observe October 6 as CARICOM Cuba Day Against Terrorism. These were among the major outcomes of the 8th CARICOM-Cuba Summit held in Barbados on Tuesday as the 50th Anniversary of diplomatic ties was celebrated. A Declaration…
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The Bridgetown Declaration – Eighth CARICOM-Cuba Summit, Bridgetown, Barbados, 6 December 2022
IN PHOTO: (Front Row, L-R) Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon Mia Amor Mottley; President of Cuba H.E. Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez; President of Suriname and Chairman of CARICOM, H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi; Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr Carla Barnett (2nd Row, L-R) Prime Minister of Belize, Hon John Briceño; Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon Dr Terrance Drew; Prime Minister of…
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Opening Remarks by H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of Suriname, and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the 8th CARICOM-Cuba Summit, Bridgetown, Barbados, 6 December, 2022
Your Excellency Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, President of the Council of State of Ministers of the Republic of Cuba; Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados; Colleagues, Heads of State and Government, Heads of Delegations of the Caribbean Community; Ministers, Ambassadors; Her Excellency Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community; Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen; Good morning, Buenos dias, Your…
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