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CARICOM condemns attack on Haiti’s Prime Minister
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) condemns the armed attack on the Prime Minister of Haiti and his delegation at Gonaives on Saturday 1 January 2022 during the traditional ceremony commemorating the 218th anniversary of Haiti’s independence. The attendance of the Prime Minister of Haiti and his delegation of high officials at the traditional celebration of the anniversary of Haiti’s Independence, which…
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Jamaican economy confirmed to grow by 5.8% in 3rd quarter: CARICOM BUSINESS
Total value added for the Jamaican economy increased by 5.8% during the third quarter of 2021 relative to the third quarter of 2020. According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, this was attributable to growth in both the Services and Goods Producing Industries of 7.1 and 2.4% respectively. The growth in the Services Industries was due to improved performance in…
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CARICOM congratulates Haiti on Independence Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated the Government and People of Haiti on the country’s Two Hundred and Eighteenth Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on 1 January 2022. “As the Government and People of Haiti enter a new year of independence, CARICOM extends its best wishes for goodwill and unity to prevail in the current multifaceted challenges,” CARICOM Secretary-General…
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New Year Statement by the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honourable JOHN BRICEÑO Prime Minister of Belize
A Happy New Year to all, as we usher in 2022 with hope and optimism. The past two years have seen all plans affected by the COVID-19 virus which has caused profound social and economic turmoil. The prospects for our recovery hinge on the urgent acceleration of vaccinations, which remains alarmingly low in our Community. Further delay in equitable access…
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End of Year Statement by the outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Hon. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
We have come to the end of what has been a very challenging year for our Community and its Member States. However, we have used our collective wit, wisdom and strength to combat the adversity with which we have been confronted. We have endured the shocking assassination of a sitting Head of State and Government, the continuing spectre of COVID-19,…
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Bahamas largely compliant with AML/CFT requirements: CARICOM BUSINESS
The Bahamas is now compliant with 38 out of 40 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations to strengthen its AML/CFT framework, with the Caribbean arm of the regulatory body, noting that this jurisdiction is now “compliant” with 18 recommendations and “largely compliant” on 20 of them. The recently released 4th Enhanced Follow Up Report and Technical Compliance Re-Rating, noted the…
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Statement by CARICOM Secretary-General on Death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is profoundly saddened by the death of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa. Archbishop Tutu’s strong moral voice was a very significant factor in the successful struggle against the brutal racist policy of apartheid in his homeland. His compassionate leadership of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission during the sensitive transition period that followed the…
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End of Year Message from the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr Carla N. Barnett
The joy of this festive period is once again tempered by the continuing onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the year, our immediate concern has been how best to secure lives and livelihoods in our Member States, as the virus’ lingering presence slows the recovery of the economic and social well-being of the people of our Community. The primary focus has…
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CARICOM Secretariat participates in International Meeting on support for Haiti
The Caribbean Community Secretariat was among the countries and international organisations invited by the US administration to the International Partners Meeting on Haiti held by videoconference on 17 December 2021. The meeting sought to gain a sense of what support could be provided by the international community to help Haiti which at present is mired in a multifaceted crisis. The…
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Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Gas Tanker Explosion in Haiti on 14 December
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened by the death of more than 60 people following the explosion of a fuel tanker in Cap Haitien, Haiti, on Tuesday, 14 December 2021. The tragedy of this horrific accident is compounded by the severe injuries to dozens of persons/people, and the destruction of adjacent homes and properties. The Community shares the grief…
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