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Caribbean Initiative Launched to Harmonise Agricultural Trade Standards
A new regional initiative to strengthen agricultural trade within the Caribbean was formally launched recently, as the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA) convened an inception meeting to develop regional Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) standards for priority agricultural commodities. The initiative is part of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)-funded project ‘Strengthening the Framework for Intra-Regional Trade in Agriculture…
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CDB President Charts Decisive Decade for Caribbean Resilience
President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), Mr. Daniel M. Best, has unveiled a transformative agenda to position the Region for long-term resilience, calling this period the Caribbean’s “decade of decision.” Speaking at the Bank’s Annual News Conference on 3 March, President Best underscored the scale of the moment, noting that heightened geopolitical tensions, climate volatility, technological disruption, and shifting global supply chains are reshaping the global…
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CARICOM to provide humanitarian support to Cuba, Prime Minister Terrance Drew says
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana)- Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, on Friday 27 February signalled CARICOM’s intention to provide humanitarian support to Cuba in light of the crisis in the Spanish‑speaking country. Addressing the media at a press conference following the 50th Regular Meeting of the…
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CARICOM Heads endorse Community Industrial Policy Strategy and Framework
CARICOM Heads of Government have endorsed the draft Community Industrial Policy Strategy and Framework (CIPSF). Chair of CARICOM, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, announced the endorsement at the conclusion of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in St. Kitts and Nevis. “Heads of Government endorsed the…
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Quicken the pace of integration – Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. the Hon. Godwin Friday, delivered his maiden address to the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the opening of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference, on Tuesday in St. Kitts and Nevis. Here are key takeaways from his address: CARICOM’s Strength Endures:CARICOM remains a vital…
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Suriname’s President called for cooperation over fragmentation at 50th Regular CARICOM Summit
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – In a stirring address to the opening of the 50th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government on Tuesday, 24 February, President of the Republic of Suriname, Her Excellency Dr. Jennifer Geerlings‑Simons, underscored that the Region’s enduring resilience has always rested on cooperation and collaboration rather than fragmentation. “Across our…
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CARICOM Chairman opened 50th Regular CARICOM Heads Meeting with strong call for togetherness
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis opened the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government late Tuesday, 24 February, urging CARICOM to embrace unity and deepen cooperation. Highlighting the historic full gathering of CARICOM leaders, he said it…
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Trinidad and Tobago remains vested partner in CARICOM – PM Persad-Bissessar
The Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C., has reaffirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to remain a vested partner in the work of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In remarks at the opening of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM in St. Kitts and Nevis on 24 February 2025, the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister said:…
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Remarks | Dr. The Hon. Godwin Friday | Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 50 HGC | Opening Ceremony
Greetings, everyone, from the wonderful people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. I am delighted to be here at this vitally important event at such a critical time for our Region. As you know, we recently (on November 27th 2025) had general elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and a new government, of the New Democratic Party was elected, the…
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CARICOM Chairman continues regional outreach with visit to Guyana
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Chairman of CARICOM, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, continued his regional outreach with a visit to Guyana on Saturday, 21 February, ahead of the 50th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government. While in Guyana, the Chairman held discussions with the President of Guyana, His…
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