Foreign Policy and Community Relations
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UN Security Council authorizes the transition from MSS mission in Haiti into ‘Gang Suppression Force’
On 30 September 2025, the Security Council authorized the transition from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti into a “Gang Suppression Force” (GSF) for an initial period of 12 months. The resolution also establishes a UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) to support the Mission. Ahead of the meeting, Panama—together with several other Council members, Haiti, and representatives…
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CARICOM’s UNGA presence marked by firm stance on peace, security, multilateralism, and climate action
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) made a compelling case for peace, security, multilateralism, and action to address the unique challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. “Without international cooperation, universal peace will not…
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“The cost of doing nothing would be unthinkable,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness Cautions UNGA on Haiti
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chairman of CARICOM, on Friday 26 September, urged the international community to act decisively to address the worsening crisis in Haiti. “The cost of doing nothing would be unthinkable,” Prime Minister Holness warned the gathering of world leaders at the…
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CARICOM reaffirms commitment to peacebuilding and inclusive governance
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has reiterated its commitment to promoting social cohesion, inclusive governance, and sustainable peace.During a Ministerial-Level Meeting organised by the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Ms. Elizabeth Solomon, underscored the…
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Conflicts should primarily be resolved through dialogue– Suriname’s President tells UN 80th UNGA General Assembly Debate
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – In her inaugural address to the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the newly elected President of Suriname, Her Excellency Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, called for peace, dialogue, and reform of the global multilateral system.She juxtaposed the United Nations’ historic role in ending injustices such as…
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Remarks by Dr Carla Barnett at the opening of the 24th Special COFCOR
The ongoing insecurity and humanitarian crisis in Haiti continue to receive our priority attention. We will use this opportunity to discuss the Community’s efforts to support the restoration of security, stability, and recovery in Haiti, in the context of new initiatives by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the UN Security Council (UNSC), which have received some input from…
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Statement of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on the Draft UN Security Council Resolution on Haiti
At the Twenty-Fourth Special Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), CARICOM Ministers received an update on the status of the draft resolution put forward by the United States of America and Panama for the transition of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the establishment of a…
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CARICOM Statement on Border Incursions on Belize by Guatemala
“CARICOM calls on Guatemala to ensure that its military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory and from aggressive actions which will raise tensions between the countries, escalate into a military conflict, and endanger the safety of persons who use the Sarstoon River.” CARICOM has been informed by the Government of Belize that on several occasions during the period 10…
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Second CARICOM-Africa Summit marks milestone in bridging historical divide – CARICOM SG
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Sunday, 7 September 2025) Describing the Second CARICOM-Africa Summit at the Headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as a “homecoming,” CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, said the event also represented a “tangible manifestation” of their commitment to bridging the historical divide and reaffirming familial bonds. “I am moved by its…
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Second Africa-CARICOM Summit set for Addis Ababa
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the CARICOM Secretary-General, and other regional and international representatives will join their African counterparts in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 7 September for the Second Africa-CARICOM Summit.Convened on the fourth CARICOM-Africa Day, under the theme “Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit of Reparatory Justice for Africans…
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