Foreign Policy and Community Relations
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CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Elections of Antigua and Barbuda – Arrival Statement
In a letter dated 23 December 2022, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda invited the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to field a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the conduct of the General Elections which will be held in Antigua and Barbuda on 18 January 2023. In response to the invitation, the Caribbean Community mounted a seven-member Election Observation Mission…
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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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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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Remarks by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, on the occasion of the Opening of the Eighth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community and Cuba, Bridgetown, Barbados, 6 December, 2022
Your Excellency Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cuba; Your Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname, and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, SC, MP, Host Prime Minister, and Other Heads of State and Government…
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Remarks by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community at the Presentation of Credentials by H.E. Mr David Málaga, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to CARICOM, 23 November 2022
Your Excellency David Málaga, Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Peru to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat. Ambassador, welcome to Guyana and the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It gives me immense pleasure to accept your letter of credence and extend sincere congratulations on your appointment as the first Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of…
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CARICOM joins Dominica in celebrating its 44th Independence Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the Government and people of Dominica in celebrating the country’s Forty-Fourth Anniversary of Independence on 3 November. Please see below CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett’s congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Dominica, the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit: “Honourable Prime Minister On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I wish to convey congratulations and best wishes to…
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CARICOM SG extends best wishes to Antigua and Barbuda as it observes 41 years of Independence
CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has hailed the “remarkable progress” Antigua and Barbuda has made over the 41 years of its independence. “Antigua and Barbuda has made remarkable progress in these 41 years of independence, making this year’s theme: “Moving Forward With Unity Strength And Stability” a fitting representation of a people resolute in their pursuit of prosperity, sustainable development,…
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CARICOM Statement on Haiti
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) received a letter from the Prime Minister of Haiti, Dr Ariel Henry, calling for solidarity and requesting assistance to alleviate the deepening humanitarian, security, political, and economic crises in Haiti. The actions of criminal gangs have resulted in the complete cessation of fuel distribution in several parts of the country forcing the…
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CARICOM SG congratulates Trinidad and Tobago on 60th Independence Anniversary
“The People of Trinidad and Tobago should be proud of their outstanding achievements, and of the indelible contributions to the Caribbean region and the world.” – CARICOM Secretary-General CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has extended “hearty congratulations” to the government and people of Trinidad and Tobago on the occasion of that country’s 60th independence anniversary on Wednesday, 31 August. In…
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Arrival Statement – CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Elections of St. Kitts and Nevis – 5 August 2022
In correspondence dated 26 July 2022, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis extended an invitation to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to mount an Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe General Elections in the country scheduled for 5 August 2022. In response to the invitation, a 4-member Mission has been mounted to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The…
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