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CARICOM Special Ministerial Taskforce endorses regional response matrix
Ministers of Agriculture of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have emphasised that coordinated short- and long-term strategies are essential to safeguard food security and economic stability, as they endorsed a matrix to address the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. CARICOM’s heavy reliance on imported fuel, fertilisers, food, and maritime logistics makes the Region particularly susceptible to disruptions from…
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CARICOM Agriculture Investment Bulletin focuses on fish sector
The CARICOM Secretariat today issues the second Agriculture Investment Bulletin that highlights the Region’s efforts to strengthen food security, promote investment opportunities, and foster agricultural innovation. The publication provides policy updates and insights into the demand trends for key agriculture commodities within the CARICOM Single Market, offering a comprehensive look at the programmes shaping the agricultural landscape as the Region…
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Food for Lunch series returns with a focus on disaster preparation
The Secretariat’s Food for Lunch webinar series returns in May with a focus on disaster preparedness. This round of midday discussions will begin on Friday, 8 May, under the theme ‘Be Ready for the Storm: Caribbean Hurricane Preparedness 2026’. Food for Lunch is one of the activities organised by the Secretariat and its partners as part of the 25 by…
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BBNJ: Why SIDS Cannot Afford to Miss This Moment
When the third Preparatory Commission (PrepCom) for the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement met from 23 March to 2 April, it marked more than another procedural step in United Nations diplomacy. It signalled a turning point in how the world governs the high seas, also marking a moment of profound consequence for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). For more…
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CARICOM committed to ensuring girls participate in regional strategies as architects of change – Secretary-General
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett said Thursday that CARICOM is committed to ensuring girls and young women participate in the implementation of regional strategies, “not as afterthoughts, but as architects of change”. She was at the time addressing the opening activities to mark the Region’s 10th observance of CARICOM Girls in ICT Day. Activities were held virtually and in-person at…
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Empower, Educate, Elevate Girls to Build Future-Ready CARICOM – SG at Girls in ICT Day Event
Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, used elements of the regional theme of Girls In ICT Day 2026 – empower, educate, and elevate – to define what Member States must continue to do to build a Caribbean Community that is being rapidly reshaped by technology. Girls in ICT Day, Thursday, 23 April, was celebrated by the Caribbean Community under the theme “Empower,…
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CARICOM unveils E-Agriculture Strategy to strengthen food security and resilience
As CARICOM forges ahead with the implementation of its food security initiative, it has activated a key component – the CARICOM E-Agriculture Strategy – to modernise the sector through digital innovation. The Strategy supports CARICOM’s flagship 25 x 2025+5 food security initiative, which aims to significantly reduce the Region’s food import bill while promoting sustainable, locally driven food systems. This…
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CARICOM celebrates 10th anniversary of Girls in ICT Day
The CARICOM Girls In ICT Partnership will spearhead regional activities as it joins the international community in commemorating the tenth International Girls in ICT Day on Thursday, 23 April 2026. This annual observance highlights the importance of encouraging and empowering girls and young women to pursue studies and careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), a sector that continues to…
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Former Secretary-General Rainford’s reflections on Colgrain House
As we reflect on the life and work of former CARICOM Secretary-General Roderick Rainford, OCC, who died recently, we revisited our archives and uncovered a feature in which he reminisced about the significance of Colgrain House, the official residence of six Secretaries-General. Mr. Rainford graciously participated in a virtual interview with the Communications Unit for this article, originally published in…
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CDB Approves EU-Backed Grant to Strengthen CDEMA
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a technical assistance grant of USD346,000 to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to support a comprehensive institutional assessment aimed at strengthening the Agency’s ability to support Caribbean countries before, during and after disasters. CDEMA is the CARICOM agency that coordinates disaster risk management across the region. Through this support, CDEMA will hire specialist consultants to…
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