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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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Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to roll out administrative systems for full Free Movement
“The four [countries] have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work and remain indefinitely in the receiving Member State without the need for a work or residency permit.” Representatives from Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines met on Thursday, 18 September 2025, to further coordinate, update and discuss…
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Media Advisory – Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) in St. Kitts and Nevis. The CWA 2025 will be held from 29 September–3 October under the theme ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025 and Beyond’. As the flagship event on the Region’s agricultural calendar, the CWA provides a…
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Leadership, mindset shift, financing key to bridging digital divide – Co-Chair, CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force
Government leadership, dedicated budgetary allocations and a shift in mindset, are critical to bridge the current digital divide within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and between the Region and the rest of the world. Dr. Barbara Reynolds, co-Chair of the CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force, stated in an interview that governments must take the lead, make resources available, and hold people…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Calls for Strengthened Health Collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean
“Health has long been a central focus of the regional development agenda in CARICOM. Guided by the Caribbean Cooperation in Health (CCH) framework, now in its fourth iteration, our Governments have collectively identified and continue to address priority health concerns that affect the people of the Caribbean Community. The Caribbean Cooperation in Health framework has provided the platform for aligning…
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Literary Legend takes centre stage at CARIFESTA XV: Paul Keens-Douglas
Literary legend and cultural icon Paul Keens-Douglas captivated a new generation of storytellers at CARIFESTA XV with his transformative workshop, Vibrant Roots Storytelling Workshop, held on Tuesday, 26 August at the Daphne Joseph Hackett Theatre. With a legacy spanning decades and works such as Tim Tim: The Dialect Poetry of Paul Keens-Douglas (1976) and Tanti At De Oval: Selected Works,…
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Deadline extended for CARICOM Energy Awards
The deadline for nominations for the CARICOM Energy Awards has been extended to 30 September 2025. CARICOM Citizens and residents now have more time to apply for or nominate a peer, mentor, or mentee for the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy Awards (WISE), and the Sustainable Energy Youth Awards (SEYA) for 2025. Organised by the CARICOM Secretariat and the Caribbean Centre…
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One Caribbean, Many Voices: CARIFESTA XV Closes with a Resounding Celebration of Unity, Culture, and Creative Excellence
“The Community is deeply grateful for the warm hospitality of the Government and people of Barbados, and for the tremendous efforts of the host country in organising this Festival. On behalf of the Region, I congratulate and thank Prime Minister Mia Mottley, your Cabinet, and the hardworking Host Country Management Committee, for creating this excellent space where the theme “Caribbean…
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ARRIVAL STATEMENT – CARICOM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE GENERAL AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
By way of communication dated 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana advised Member States that Guyana’s General and Regional Elections would be held in 2025. An invitation was extended to the CARICOM Secretariat to mount an Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to Guyana. Subsequently, on 25 May 2025, His Excellency…
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CCCCC Appoints Mansfield Blackwood as New Assistant Executive Director
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) announces the appointment of Mr. Mansfield Blackwood as its new Assistant Executive Director (AED). Mr. Blackwood brings over 30 years of extensive experience in international development and private sector leadership across the Caribbean region. His appointment comes at a critical time as the CCCCC continues to expand its efforts to strengthen regional climate…
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