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CARICOM SG to be part of discussion on promoting Regional Economic Growth and Development
Please tune in to the final episode of the 2021 Caribbean Economic Forum on “Promoting Regional Economic Growth and Development ” with Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon, President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett, Dr. The Hon. Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Jamaica and Brian Louisy, Chairman of the Network of Chambers…
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Barbados becomes a Republic
By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Nov 30, CMC – Barbados Tuesday became the [fifth] Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to replace Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and sworn in Dame Sandra Mason as the island’s first President with a 21-gun salute. The move to republican status coincided with the island’s 55th anniversary of political independence from Britain and Dame…
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Jamaica records growth of 6.3% for 3rd calendar quarter: CARICOM BUSINESS
The Jamaican economy grew by 6.3% for the July-September 2021 quarter relative to the similar quarter in 2020, reflecting continued recovery in most sectors, except mining, growth estimates from the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, reveal. The mining sector declined 31% given the closure of a principal alumina plant and is expected to contract by 20 to 25% in 2021.…
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CARICOM SG calls for inclusive approaches to end violence against women
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the world in observing the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence, on November 25, Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett is calling for comprehensive and inclusive policy approaches in addressing all forms of violence against girls and women. In a message to mark the international observance, Dr Barnett urged the people of…
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‘A true stalwart of integration’ – CARICOM Secretary-General remembers Sir James Mitchell
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it has noted with ‘profound regret’ the passing of former Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Sir James Mitchell, adding that his death has brought to an end an era in the country’s history, as he was the last surviving Parliamentarian at the time of Independence in 1979. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett,…
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CARICOM Chair expresses condolences at passing of former Vincentian Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – The Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Gaston Browne, has expressed deepest sympathy at the passing of Sir James ‘Son’ Mitchell, the former Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Prime Minister Browne telephoned Dr Ralph Gonsalves Tuesday morning to convey the condolences of the Caribbean Community’s Heads of Government to…
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Address by Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at the Opening Ceremony for the Inaugural Ministerial Summit on CXC’s Strategy 2021-2025
The Summit was held under the theme: Facilitating Transformation through Assessment Dr The Honourable Ralph GonsalvesDistinguished Honourable MinistersVice Chancellor University of the West Indies and Chair of CXC, Professor Sir Hilary BecklesVice Chancellor University of Guyana, Professor Paloma Mohammed MartinDr. Wayne Wesley, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, CXCOther Distinguished Participants I want to first extend deepest condolences to the government…
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Remarks by Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at the Accreditation of Switzerland’s Ambassador to CARICOM, 19 November
Your Excellency Jürg Sprecher Plenipotentiary Representative of Switzerland to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Mr. Dean Jackson, Honorary Consul for Switzerland in Guyana. Good afternoon! Dr Carla Barnett presenting remarks Ambassador, I am indeed honoured to accept your Letter of Credence, and to extend congratulations on your appointment as the Plenipotentiary Representative of Switzerland to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). I welcome…
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Secretary-General’s Remarks at Accreditation Ceremony for new Ambassador of Costa Rica to CARICOM, 18 November
Your Excellency Georgina María Guillén Grillo, Plenipotentiary Representative (Designate) of Costa Rica to CARICOM; Excellency, it is my pleasure to receive today, your letter accrediting you as Costa Rica’s second Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett presenting her remarks The links between the Member States of the Community and Costa Rica go deep, as is evidenced…
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Remarks by Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at the Accreditation of Slovenia’s new Ambassador to CARICOM, 18 November
Your Excellency Tone Kajzer, Plenipotentiary Representative (Designate) of the Republic of Slovenia to CARICOM Your Excellency, as I accept your Letter of Credence, I extend congratulations to you on your appointment as the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Slovenia to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett accepts Letter of Credence Certain common interests between our Member States…
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