Haiti
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Statement from the Meeting of the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group with Haitian Stakeholders in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 12-15 July 2023
The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) visited Haiti on 12-15 July 2023, as agreed at the end of the meeting of Haitian stakeholders in Jamaica on 11-13 June 2023, to continue its facilitation of inter-Haitian dialogue by building on the outcome of the Jamaica meeting. Emphasis was placed on the major proposals tabled in Jamaica. These included the commitments made…
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Arrival Statement – CARICOM Eminent Persons Group in Haiti
The CARICOM Eminent Persons Groups (EPG) has arrived in Haiti today, Wednesday 12 July on a follow-up mission to the Stakeholders Meeting held in Jamaica last June. The EPG comprising Former Prime Ministers Honourable Kenny Anthony of Saint Lucia( fifth from left), Rt Honourable Perry Christie of The Bahamas (fourth from left) and Honourable Bruce Golding of Jamaica (third from…
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CARICOM Statement on the violent attack on building housing Jamaica’s Consulate in Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with deep concern the report that the Sun Auto Car Dealership in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, owned and operated by the Honorary Consul for our Member State, Jamaica, and which houses the Consulate, was set ablaze and ransacked by criminal gangs on Monday 12 June 2023. This act of violence has sadly caused the indefinite suspension of…
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Statement from the Meeting of the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group with Haitian Stakeholders in Kingston, Jamaica
A wide cross-section of Haitian stakeholders, a microcosm of Haitian society, met in Kingston, Jamaica, at the invitation of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on 11-13 June 2023. Stakeholders welcomed the inclusive nature of the meeting. The meeting sought to facilitate inclusive dialogue among Haitian stakeholders in an effort to find a solution to the protracted multi-dimensional crisis in which the…
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CARICOM Statement on Haiti natural disasters
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has noted with deep concern reports of death, injuries and displacement in our sister Member State, Haiti, as a result of heavy rains and flooding over the past weekend, and the earthquake of June 6, 2023. Our sincere condolences go out to those who now grieve the loss of loved ones, homes and livelihoods. We extend…
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CARICOM appoints Eminent Persons Group to broker discussions with Haitian Interests
CARICOM Heads of Government have appointed an Eminent Persons Group (EPG) to represent them to extend the Community’s Good Offices to the Government of Haiti and Haitian stakeholders. The three-member EPG consists of Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas, The Rt. Hon. Perry Christie; Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Hon. Bruce Golding; and Former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia,…
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Statement by Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Haiti
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have resolved to continue efforts to encourage dialogue among Haitian stakeholders and to support efforts at finding solutions to the multi-dimensional crisis facing the country. The Heads of Government with responsibility for Haiti met on Sunday 5 March under the chairmanship of the Honourable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Chair…
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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Statement on Mission to Haiti
In keeping with the decision of CARICOM Heads of Government at their 44th Regular Meeting in Nassau, The Bahamas, 15-17 February 2023, a CARICOM Special Mission went to Haiti today February 27, 2023 for a one day working visit. The mission, led by Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, met with the interim Prime Minister of Haiti,…
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CARICOM Statement on Haiti
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at their 44th Regular Meeting in The Bahamas reiterated that the Community must play a leadership role in addressing the deteriorating situation in Haiti, a Member State of the Community, towards which there are moral and political obligations. Heads affirmed that decisive action is needed at the earliest opportunity by CARICOM in…
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