Human Development
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CARICOM Welcomes Historic UN Resolution Recognising African Enslavement as Humanity’s Gravest Crime
“In the CARICOM Reparations Commission, we are of the view that reparatory justice is part of our development conversation.”CARICOM Reparations Commission Chair, Sir Hilary Beckles The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has applauded the recent adoption of a United Nations resolution that formally recognises the trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. CRC Chair, Sir…
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CARICOM Recognises Nurses’ Courage and Leadership in Hurricane Melissa Response
Despite challenges, including the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, workforce shortages, migration, and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), regional nursing leadership has prevailed through strategic collaborations and innovation. These were the sentiments shared by CARICOM at the Fifty-Fourth Joint Meeting of the Executive and Education Committees and the Twenty-Third Meeting of the Practice Committee of the Regional Nursing…
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Driving Digital Transformation in Caribbean TVET
Helen Royer, Director of Human Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, described the launch of the Online Instructor and Monitor Training Courses, which are part of the Digitalisation of the Community’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Delivery Project, as “a significant milestone in our shared commitment to improving the Caribbean TVET ecosystem.” Ms Royer highlighted this during the launch…
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MESSAGE | DR. CARLA BARNETT | CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL | HUMAN RIGHTS DAY | “HUMAN RIGHTS: OUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS” | 10 DECEMBER
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) remains the foundational document outlining essential rights and freedoms, including the right to education, health, and a sufficient standard of living—critical factors for human and social progress in all countries, including in the Caribbean. Human rights are founded on equality, non-discrimination, and inclusion. As the Region continues to dismantle systemic barriers and promote…
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CXC® Advocates for Educational Equity and Greater Access for Visually Impaired Learners
PORT -OF -SPAIN, Trinidad – Dr Wayne Wesley, the Registrar and CEO of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has made an impassioned plea for educational publishers to produce books and learning resources in accessible formats, such as braille, large print, and digital formats, in keeping with theprovisions of the Marrakesh Treaty. The Marrakesh Treaty is an international agreement adopted in…
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16 Days of Activism: CARICOM SG calls for an End to Digital Abuse against Women and Girls
CARICOM stands in solidarity with the global community in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December). In her message, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett highlights the urgent need to confront violence against women and girls, including the growing threat of digital abuse. She reaffirms the Region’s commitment to building safe, inclusive societies where…
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CARICOM Dialogue Signifies a Turning Point in Educational Planning via Data-Driven Collaboration
Helen Royer, Director of Human Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between educational planners and national statistics officers at a technical dialogue convened during the 34th Meeting of the CARICOM Advisory Group on Statistics on 24 October 2025. She described this partnership as transformative, noting its potential to improve the accuracy and relevance of education…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Recognises St Kitts and Nevis for Regional Leadership in Human Resource Development and Health on Independence Day
“Prime Minister, the Community values the significant contributions of St Kitts and Nevis to the regional integration movement and appreciates, in particular, your efforts on regional initiatives in Human Resource Development, Health, and HIV/AIDS, under your leadership role in the Quasi-Cabinet of Heads of Government of CARICOM.” Dr Carla Barnett | Secretary-General | CARICOM Thursday, 18 September 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat,…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Calls for Strengthened Health Collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean
“Health has long been a central focus of the regional development agenda in CARICOM. Guided by the Caribbean Cooperation in Health (CCH) framework, now in its fourth iteration, our Governments have collectively identified and continue to address priority health concerns that affect the people of the Caribbean Community. The Caribbean Cooperation in Health framework has provided the platform for aligning…
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One Caribbean, Many Voices: CARIFESTA XV Closes with a Resounding Celebration of Unity, Culture, and Creative Excellence
“The Community is deeply grateful for the warm hospitality of the Government and people of Barbados, and for the tremendous efforts of the host country in organising this Festival. On behalf of the Region, I congratulate and thank Prime Minister Mia Mottley, your Cabinet, and the hardworking Host Country Management Committee, for creating this excellent space where the theme “Caribbean…
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