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  • Photo of CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South cooperation

    CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South cooperation

    CARICOM and Colombia trade negotiators concluded the second round of negotiations to update the CARICOM-Colombia Trade and Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (TECA), in Bogota, Colombia on 10 September 2025. The negotiations, which took place over two days, covered the expansion of preferential market access for agricultural and industrial products as well as institutional issues. The CARICOM negotiating Co Chair,…

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  • Photo of Second CARICOM-Africa Summit marks milestone in bridging historical divide – CARICOM SG

    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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  • Photo of Second Africa-CARICOM Summit set for Addis Ababa

    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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  • Photo of CARIFESTA XV Ignites the Creative and Entrepreneurial Spirit across the Caribbean 

    CARIFESTA XV Ignites the Creative and Entrepreneurial Spirit across the Caribbean 

    CARIFESTA XV is more than a celebration of Caribbean culture.  It is a powerful catalyst for economic prosperity and creative resilience. In an exchange with CARICOM Secretariat Communications Manager Dike Noel, Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett affirms the festival’s vital role in shaping a brighter future for Caribbean entrepreneurs.  “CARIFESTA creates lasting opportunities that empower entrepreneurs and contribute to their long-term…

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  • Photo of Belize’ trade official on week-long attachment at CARIFORUM’s EPA Unit

    Belize’ trade official on week-long attachment at CARIFORUM’s EPA Unit

    (CARIFORUM Directorate, CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown) – The regional Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Unit is conducting a week-long capacity building programme for Belize’s Trade Economist, Mr. Julton Wagner, as part of its ongoing support to CARIFORUM States to implement the CARIFORUM-European Union EPA. This capacity-building initiative under the National EPA Coordinator Attachment Programme will run from July 21-25…

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  • Photo of European Union commended for its continued support to CARIFORUM Directorate and CARIFORUM States

    European Union commended for its continued support to CARIFORUM Directorate and CARIFORUM States

    (CARIFORUM Directorate, CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Activities undertaken under the Programme titled, Support to CARIFORUM in Effective Implementation of the CARIFORUM-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), Regional Coordination on Trade and EU Cooperation came under review recently during a virtual meeting. Chair of the Committee, Director General of CARIFORUM, Ms. Alexis Downes-Amsterdam expressed gratitude to the…

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  • Photo of Keynote Address | Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP | Prime Minister of Jamaica | Chairman of CARICOM | 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government| 6 July 2025

    Keynote Address | Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP | Prime Minister of Jamaica | Chairman of CARICOM | 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government| 6 July 2025

    Thank you, colleagues. Let me acknowledge Senator Janice Allen, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, Chief Ministers and Ministers of Government, Members of the Judiciary, The newly installed president of the Caribbean Court of Justice, the Honourable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Representatives of regional and international organizations, Distinguished delegates, Specially…

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  • Photo of CARICOM urged to Recommit to Core Goals of Prosperity, Security, and Well-being for all Member States

    CARICOM urged to Recommit to Core Goals of Prosperity, Security, and Well-being for all Member States

    “Together, we have nurtured a strong Caribbean identity that transcends borders, that is admired globally, and to which others aspire. As we begin our deliberations for this Forty-Ninth Meeting of the Conference, I encourage of us  to retain our focus on the purpose of our partnership, which is the prosperity, security and well-being of all the people of our Region.”…

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  • Photo of CARICOM, Türkiye renew ties

    CARICOM, Türkiye renew ties

    (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of Türkiye have renewed diplomatic ties with the accreditation of a new Ambassador from Türkiye.Welcoming Her Excellency Ayșe Selcan Şanli, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett highlighted the potential for increased technical cooperation between CARICOM and Türkiye. CARICOM SG, Dr Carla Barnett (R) accepting the Letters of…

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  • Photo of JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ | BRAZIL-CARIBBEAN SUMMIT | BRASILIA, BRAZIL | 13 JUNE 2025

    JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ | BRAZIL-CARIBBEAN SUMMIT | BRASILIA, BRAZIL | 13 JUNE 2025

    1.We, the leaders of Brazil and countries of the Caribbean, met in Brasilia, on 13 June 2025, to address issues of common interest and strengthen channels of dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation. The attendance of a significant number of Heads of State and Government, senior officials, as well as chief administrative officers of regional organizations, illustrates the importance attached by…

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