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  • Photo of Community’s food security journey transformative – CARICOM Secretariat Agriculture Manager

    Community’s food security journey transformative – CARICOM Secretariat Agriculture Manager

    The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is making significant strides in its pursuit of regional food security, with notable achievements in increased agricultural production, deeper intra-regional cooperation, and improved sector financing. “It’s an interesting journey for us. It’s a transformative journey that we have undertaken as a Region, and I’m happy to report that there have been positives; there have been some…

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  • Photo of CARICOM, Palestine mark milestone in diplomatic relations

    CARICOM, Palestine mark milestone in diplomatic relations

     “We strongly urge an end to the illegal settlement of the occupied Palestinian Territories, a clear violation of international law. The Community’s repeated message is clear: there must be an unconditional and sustained ceasefire, protection of civilian lives, and unimpeded humanitarian aid in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.” CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett On Tuesday, 2 July, the Caribbean…

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  • Photo of Caribbean Schools Shine in 2025 Caribbean Lightning Safety Awareness Contest

    Caribbean Schools Shine in 2025 Caribbean Lightning Safety Awareness Contest

    The Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO) has announced the winners of the 2025 Caribbean Lightning Safety Awareness Contest, a regional initiative to boost public knowledge of lightning safety and first aid through creative expression by school children. Twelve schools from across the Caribbean submitted entries showcasing outstanding creativity, accuracy, and inclusiveness in delivering vital safety messages. Judges from the meteorology, education,…

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  • Photo of CARICOM, Türkiye renew ties

    CARICOM, Türkiye renew ties

    (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of Türkiye have renewed diplomatic ties with the accreditation of a new Ambassador from Türkiye.Welcoming Her Excellency Ayșe Selcan Şanli, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett highlighted the potential for increased technical cooperation between CARICOM and Türkiye. CARICOM SG, Dr Carla Barnett (R) accepting the Letters of…

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  • Photo of CARICOM Secretary-General lauds work of 5Cs on milestone anniversary

    CARICOM Secretary-General lauds work of 5Cs on milestone anniversary

    The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) celebrated its 20th anniversary on 25 June 2025, with a banquet and award ceremony. The CCCCC is at the forefront of the Caribbean’s climate resilience movement, working with governments, communities, international and regional partners to advance sustainable development and strengthen the Region’s capacity to adapt to the ever-evolving impacts of climate change. In a message to mark the occasion, Dr.…

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  • Photo of Global environment creates opportunity for CARICOM, Africa to achieve common goals – CARICOM SG

    Global environment creates opportunity for CARICOM, Africa to achieve common goals – CARICOM SG

    The current global environment provides an opportunity for Africa and the Caribbean to build on shared values and interests, and forge a path towards collective action, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General said Friday. Secretary-General Barnett was at the time addressing the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meeting being held in Abuja, Nigeria, 25-28 June. The theme of the meeting is ‘Progressive Unity in a…

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  • Photo of Gender parity gap on women’s political representation a priority of CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy -Secretary-General

    Gender parity gap on women’s political representation a priority of CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy -Secretary-General

    “In the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), we have seen the rise of formidable women leaders in government, the private sector and civil society, yet women remain underrepresented in formal political institutions and upper management roles. Only 2 of our 15 Member States – Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago – have a woman as Head of Government at this time. We are…

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  • Photo of Government of Guyana, CARICOM Development Fund ink US$18M Agricultural Agreement

    Government of Guyana, CARICOM Development Fund ink US$18M Agricultural Agreement

    The Government of Guyana and the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) yesterday signed a US$18 million financing agreement to kickstart the Agricultural and Infrastructural Development Programme (AIDP), which will see over 4,300 farmers across the ten regions of Guyana benefitting, with forty per cent of the beneficiaries being women and youth. The programme will allow for a further boost to Guyana’s…

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  • Photo of Flagship clean energy dialogue to be held in Grenada

    Flagship clean energy dialogue to be held in Grenada

    The Ninth Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF IX) will be held in Grenada, 28-30 October 2025. CSEF is the biennial flagship regional platform for high-level clean energy dialogue. This year, it is being organised by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) in collaboration with the Government of Grenada. The sessions…

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  • Photo of July Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government to focus on security, food systems, climate change, geopolitics – CARICOM SG

    July Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government to focus on security, food systems, climate change, geopolitics – CARICOM SG

    The upcoming Forty-Ninth Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government will place emphasis on improving regional security, enhancing food and nutrition security and combatting climate change, CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, said. The Meeting convenes 6-8 July, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, with Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as the Chair. Prime Minister Holness assumes the six-month rotating Chairmanship of…

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