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Improving Youth Mental Health among Key Issues at the Forefront of CARICOM’s Regional Agenda
Through the CARICOM–Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) agreement, the CARICOM Youth Mental Health (Psychological) First Aid Programme is strengthening the capacity of young people and youth workers to respond effectively to mental health challenges. Michele Small-Bartley, Programme Manager for Youth Development at the CARICOM Secretariat Launched in August 2024 with more than 60 youth leaders, directors, officers, and workers, the…
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Settlement of employment disputes in focus at launch of CCAT webinar series
The Caribbean Community Administrative Tribunal (CCAT) this week held the first webinar in a two-part series focused on the settlement of unresolved employment disputes that may arise between institutions of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and their respective staff. The webinar, which took place on Monday, 13 April 2026, drew over 100 attendees interested in the operations of CCAT. It also…
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Antigua and Barbuda Youth Shine at the UN: Leading Voices for a Sustainable Future
Key takeaway: Antigua and Barbuda’s youth are not just participants of the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum; they are leaders shaping the future of sustainable development, proving that small states can make a big impact on the world stage. Antigua and Barbuda is making waves on the global stage with its largest-ever youth delegation at the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth…
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South-South cooperation important for implementation of ABAS – CARICOM SG
“South-South cooperation, including SIDS-to-SIDS cooperation, and triangular cooperation are important means of implementation for the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS. They provide opportunities for knowledge-sharing, capacity building, technology transfer and solidarity among developing countries, and should be strengthened to support the achievement of resilient prosperity in SIDS.”- Para 32J Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS)” Beneficial implementation of…
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Strategic thinking, regional solidarity key to mitigating impact of Middle East conflict – CARICOM ASG
“This moment calls for strategic thinking and regional solidarity. The decisions we take now will determine not only how CARICOM navigates this crisis, but how prepared we are for future global disruptions. Resilience, cooperation, and shared responsibility must guide our response.” Dr. Wendell Samuel, Assistant Secretary-General of CARICOM, made this call to action during a virtual dialogue held on 10…
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COMMUNIQUÉ | 124th Special Meeting of COTED on Environment and Sustainable Development | 26-27 March 2026
The One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Environment and Sustainable Development convened in Georgetown, Guyana, from 26-27 March 2026. The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management of Belize. The COTED was attended by the Honourable Santia Bradshaw, Deputy…
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CARICOM BOOST: Empowering Women and Youth in Agriculture | Caribbean Resilience in Action!
As the Caribbean confronts intensifying climate challenges, the CARICOM Secretariat, with the support of the Government of New Zealand, has unveiled a bold new initiative: CARICOM Boost Women and Youth in Agriculture. This transformative project is designed to strengthen the resilience of the Region’s agri-food systems by empowering women and youth across Member States. By enhancing capacity in the agribusiness sector,…
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Statement | CARICOM Chairman | Hon. Dr Terrance Drew | Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis | Twenty-Fifth Special Emergency Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM | 10 April 2026
The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met on 10 April 2026 to discuss the issues in relation to Governance of the Community that have been raised by Trinidad and Tobago, especially including the re-appointment of the Secretary-General of the Community. Neither the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago nor any representative from Trinidad and Tobago attended the Meeting.…
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CARICOM and United Kingdom bring together key partners for Ocean Governance and Climate Resilience
In a significant step toward securing the ecological and economic future of the Caribbean, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat convened a high-level Partners Roundtable and Structured Dialogue on 26 March, 2026. The event, titled “CARICOM Leadership in Oceans, Biodiversity and Climate,” was convened in the margins of the 124th Special Meeting of the Council of Trade and Economic Development for…
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CARIFORUM Supports St. Kitts and Nevis Stakeholders to Maximise Economic Partnership
St. Kitts and Nevis addressed implementation of the CARIFORUM-EU and CARIFORUM-United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) during a CARIFORUM Directorate technical mission held from 24 to 26 March. The Director General of CARIFORUM, Ms Alexis Downes-Amsterdam, spearheaded the mission in collaboration with the Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The CARIFORUM team, comprising technical experts assigned to…
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