Human Resource for Health
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Media Advisory | Tenth Meeting of the National AIDS Programme Managers and Key Partners | Opening Ceremony | 18 March 2026 | 8:30 a.m. AST | Hyatt Regency Trinidad
The Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) will host the Tenth Meeting of the National AIDS Programme Managers and Key Partners Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. CARICOM Secretariat | Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana | Monday, 16 March 2026: The Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) will host the Tenth…
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Innovative Approaches Central to Ending AIDS : PANCAP Director Ahead of Tenth NAP Managers and Key Partners Meeting
“We must strengthen a coordinated, equitable, and sustainable Caribbean HIV response, one that is aligned with the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework (CRSF) 2026–2030, and driven by regional priorities, community-centred approaches, and evidence-informed policy and programme actions.“Dr Wendy Telgt-Emanuelson, Director, PANCAP Coordinating Unit Friday, 13 March 2026 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): Director of the Coordinating Unit for the Pan Caribbean…
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CARICOM in 2025: Advancing “A Community for All”
The year 2025 marked a significant chapter in CARICOM’s journey, as the Community advanced key initiatives and programmes that strengthen regional integration and cooperation. These achievements and milestones highlight unwavering commitment to building “A Community for All,” one that reflects unity, resilience, and shared progress across the Caribbean. Here are some highlights:
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Highlights | CARICOM Chair’s New Year Message
CARICOM Chair, Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered an inspiring New Year’s message to usher in 2026. In his address, Dr Drew emphasised unity, resilience, and renewed hope for the future. He acknowledged the leadership of outgoing Chair, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica, and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing CARICOM’s mission of regional integration,…
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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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CARPHA and Guyana’s Ministry of Health Launch its 70th Annual Health Research Conference: A Historic Milestone for Regional Public Health
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), in partnership with the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana (Guyana), through the Ministry of Health is proud to announce the official launch of the 70th Annual Health Research Conference (AHRC) set to take place from April 22-24, 2026, at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre in Georgetown, Guyana. Under the theme “Innovations in Health”,…
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Our Unyielding Resolve for an AIDS-Free Caribbean | Message from the Director of the PANCAP Coordinating Unit (PCU) on World AIDS Day 2025
“We will not go back. We will not surrender the gains for which we have fought so hard. We will navigate this challenge with determination, innovate with purpose, and unite with a common vision. The journey may now be steeper, but our destination remains the same. Together, we will overcome this disruption, transform our response, and realise an AIDS-free Caribbean…
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CARPHA Stands in Solidarity with the People of Jamaica Following the Impact of Hurricane Melissa
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. October 30, 2025. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stands in firm solidarity with the Government and people of Jamaica, who continue to endure the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods and with communities now facing the difficult task of rebuilding. As…
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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-UNICEF Study Finds Caribbean Youth Facing High Rates of Depression and Anxiety
Friday, 24 October 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): A significant number of children and adolescents across the Caribbean are experiencing high levels of symptoms of depression and anxiety. This is according to the 2025 Caribbean Child and Youth Mental Health Research Study Report conducted by the CARICOM Secretariat and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). In 2024, the survey…
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