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Declaration: CARICOM-SICA
JOINT DECLARATION OF SAN PEDRO IV SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and of the Central American Integration System (SICA) 3 March 2022 We, the Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and of the Central American Integration System (SICA) meeting in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize on 3 March 2022,…
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STATEMENT OF THE CONFERENCE OF CARICOM HEADS OF GOVERNMENT ON THE WAR AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN UKRAINE
We, the Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community strongly condemn the military attacks and invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to all acts of aggression, the urgent withdrawal of Russian military forces in Ukraine. Any concerns the Russian Federation may have must be resolved diplomatically and not…
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Ambergris Caye Declaration on COP26 Outcomes and CARICOM Expectations in the lead up to COP27: “A Pathway from Ambition to Action”
Recalling the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Declaration on the 1.5 °C Ambition to Defend the Most Vulnerable Recalling further the regional priorities and expectations for the Glasgow Climate Change Conference aiming to consolidate global solidarity to close the gap for 1.5 °C ambition Taking note of the Glasgow Climate Pact and the decisions adopted by the respective governing bodies of the…
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COMMUNIQUE – Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government
The Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held on 1-2 March 2022. Chair of the Conference, the Prime Minister of Belize, the Honourable John Briceño presided over the proceedings. Other Members of the Conference in attendance were: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Honourable Gaston Browne (virtually); Prime Minister…
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Opening Statement by Hon John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize to the IV Summit of the Heads of State and Government of CARICOM and SICA 3 March 2021, San Pedro Ambergris Caye
Distinguished Heads of State and Governments UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres CARICOM Secretary General Ms Carla Barnett Ministers Members of the Diplomatic Corp Ladies and Gentlemen Good Morning. Buenos Dias Welcome to Belize Bienvenidos a Belice. We are honored to convene the Fourth CARICOM SICA Summit here in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Bienvenidos a nuestros compañeros del SICA, que nos…
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UN Secretary-General’s Remarks to the Opening of the Fourth CARICOM-SICA Summit, 3 March 2022
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I want to start by expressing my deepest apologies for not being able to join you in person. I want to thank you profoundly for your understanding, but I am very sorry I cannot go. As you know well, pressing global events are keeping me in New York. My heart is very much with you. I…
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CARICOM and Central American Leaders to meet in Belize, 3 March 2022
Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Central American Integration System (SICA) will seek to strengthen relations in the face of ‘multidimensional challenges’ when they meet for the Fourth CARICOM SICA Summit on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, on 3 March 2022. The Summit is expected to adopt the Joint Declaration of San Pedro, with…
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CARICOM Heads begin 33rd Inter-Sessional
HEADS OF GOVERNMENT AND OTHER HEADS OF DELEGATION AT THE 33RD CARICOM INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING, SAN PEDRO, AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE, 1 – 2 MARCH 2022 Front row (l-r): H.E. Irfaan Ali, President, Guyana; Hon Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister, Dominica; H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President, Suriname; Chairman, Prime Minister Hon. John Antonio Briceño, Belize; Secretary-General, CARICOM, Dr Carla Barnett; Dr Hon Keith Mitchell,…
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Remarks by CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Hon John Antonio Briceño, 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting, 1-2 March 2022
Distinguished Heads of Government Secretary-General of CARICOM Ministers Heads of regional institutions Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corp Ladies and Gentlemen A warm welcome to Belize. I am especially happy to welcome you all to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye batter known as La Isla Bonita. San Pedro is a destination which attracts many foreign and local tourists. It epitomises…
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Remarks by Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Belize, 1-2 March 2022
Honourable John A. Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community; Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and Outgoing Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community; Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community; Other Heads of Delegation; Heads…
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