In the Spotlight
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CARICOM’s UNGA presence marked by firm stance on peace, security, multilateralism, and climate action
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) made a compelling case for peace, security, multilateralism, and action to address the unique challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. “Without international cooperation, universal peace will not…
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“The cost of doing nothing would be unthinkable,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness Cautions UNGA on Haiti
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chairman of CARICOM, on Friday 26 September, urged the international community to act decisively to address the worsening crisis in Haiti. “The cost of doing nothing would be unthinkable,” Prime Minister Holness warned the gathering of world leaders at the…
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Media Advisory – Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture
The opening ceremony of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture will be held on 29 September 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis. The week of activities will shine a spotlight on agriculture in the Region, under the theme ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025…
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Guyana will not yield to coercion – President Ali tells UNGA amid Venezuela’s aggression
“If the rights of a small State can be trampled upon and legally binding orders ignored, what protection remains for any nation under international law?” President of Guyana, H.E. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali As Venezuela continues to enact unilateral laws and issue threats of annexation of Guyana’s Essequibo territory, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has declared that Guyana will not yield…
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CARICOM Calls for Urgent Action on NCDs Amid Climate and Economic Pressures
Ending the epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is a daunting but not an insurmountable task that will require increased investment, innovative financing, stronger partnerships, and policy action, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, said Thursday. Speaking at a High-Level Breakfast on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health in the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,…
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President Ali champions multilateralism, peace, rights of small states in UNGA address
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – President of Guyana, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 24 September, that the UN must safeguard humanity’s survival and progress from being compromised by the ambitions of powerful states, if it is to remain true to its founding Charter. In a wide-ranging address to the 80th…
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Strengthened partnerships, multi-stakeholder approach needed to address climate mobility – CARICOM SG
“The way forward must include strengthened partnerships and a multi-stakeholder approach to address climate mobility. This means helping people to stay in their communities by addressing the environmental drivers, providing protection and humanitarian assistance for those who move, and facilitating well-managed mobility out of harm’s way.” – Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General (l) with CARICOM…
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Enforcement countdown triggered as BBNJ Treaty gets 60th ratification
On 19 September 2025, the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ Treaty) reached the milestone 60 state ratifications that were needed to trigger its entry into force. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which signed the Treaty on 17 September 2025, helped to push ratifications to the required number. Earlier…
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‘Sow seeds of change to harvest a more resilient, food-secure Caribbean’ – CARICOM SG rallies Region ahead of Caribbean Week of Agriculture
“This forum reminds us that agriculture is not only about food production. It is about building meaningful relationships, creating jobs, empowering youth and women, and ensuring that every Caribbean citizen has access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.” – Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, has extended an invitation to all stakeholders to attend the 19th…
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Statement of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on the Draft UN Security Council Resolution on Haiti
At the Twenty-Fourth Special Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), CARICOM Ministers received an update on the status of the draft resolution put forward by the United States of America and Panama for the transition of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the establishment of a…
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