Foreign Trade
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Remarks by Senator the Hon. Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago, and Chair of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), at a meeting with Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative, 2 August 2024.
Let me first express my extreme delight in joining Minister Todd and representatives of the CARICOM Secretariat in welcoming Ambassador Tai to Guyana and CARICOM. The United States market is of significant importance to the region. The United States America is the top trading partner for CARICOM. The US market accounts for over 40 per cent of all CARICOM’s exports…
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Youth Crucial to Moving CSME Forward
“You are the future of the Region and the ones best placed to reach the youth of your countries and communicate what is at stake with the integration project. This attachment programme is meant to deepen your understanding of the CSME and place you in a position to become advocates of the integration project. But more importantly, it is meant…
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Remarks – Dr Carla N Barnett, Secretary-General, at the Opening Ceremony, AFRICARIBBEAN TRADE AND INVESTMENT FORUM 2023, Monday 30 October, “Creating a Shared Prosperous Future”
Your Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister, Saint Lucia His Excellency Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Board Chairman, Afreximbank Other distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen It is a distinct pleasure for me to say a few words at the opening of this second Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum, taking…
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First CARICOM-Canada Summit on Canadian soil to be held this month
Ottawa, Canada – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will welcome leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to Ottawa for the first Canada-CARICOM Summit on Canadian soil. He will co-chair the Summit, which will run from October 17 to 19, 2023, alongside the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, the current Chair of CARICOM. As CARICOM celebrates…
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Remarks by Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, Opening 55th Meeting of COTED, 28 November 2022
Honourable, Alva Baptiste, Minister of External Affairs International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs of Saint Lucia and Chair of Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED); Other Honourable Ministers and Heads of Delegations; Representatives of Regional Institutions; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my pleasure to say a few words of welcome to this Fifty-Fifth Regular Meeting of…
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Saint Lucia approves incentives for 20 new tourism projects – CARICOM Business
The St. Lucia government says it is anticipating investment in the tourism industry to surpass EC$320 million as a result of negotiations with various investors during the first 8 months of this year. “Investors are showing a high level of confidence and interest in St Lucia’s economic prospects. This is evident by the level of tourism investments which have been…
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Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General at Opening, First AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum, Barbados, 1 September 2022
The First CARICOM-Africa Summit held on 7 September 2021, opened a new chapter in the deep-rooted and strong relations between CARICOM and Africa. It set in motion various initiatives to further deepen and strengthen relations between the African continent and the Community. In particular, the Leaders underscored the need to foster increased trade, investment, air travel, and maritime shipping links,…
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TT Central Bank authorises first company to issue e-money – CARICOM Business
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has issued a provisional registration to PayWise Limited as an electronic money (e-money) issuer. The provisional registration authorises PayWise to issue e-money in Trinidad and Tobago from September 1, 2022, becoming the first entity, apart from banks and non-bank financial institutions, so authorised. PayWise will also be allowed to enlist new customers. PayWise…
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Foreign Ministers of CARICOM and Canada to meet
The Foreign Ministers of CARICOM and Canada will meet virtually on Friday 1 April 2022, with the discussions expected to centre on key issues of mutual interest including regional security and stability, multilateral cooperation, and building a resilient and sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Friday’s meeting will be cochaired by Hon Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of…
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CARICOM Secretary-General announces appointment of two (2) new Members of the Executive Management Committee of the CARICOM Secretariat
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla N. Barnett, has announced the appointment of two (2) new Members to the Executive Management Committee at the CARICOM Secretariat. They are Ambassador Donna Forde as Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relations, and Ambassador Wayne McCook as Director General of the Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN). Ambassador McCook replaces Ambassador Gail Mathurin…
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