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CARICOM and Spain advance development cooperation at Tenth Joint Technical Committee meeting
The regional health sector is set to receive a welcome injection of support with the signing of a new cooperation agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Government of Spain. The agreement formalises Spain’s €400,000 contribution to “Strengthening Regional Leadership, Governance and Coordinated Action in Health to Address New and Existing Health Challenges in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),” which…
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Belize to Leverage CARICOM’s Regional Monitoring Platform to Strengthen Agriculture and Food Security
In Belize, agriculture is more than an economic sector. It is a cultural mosaic shaped by tradition, climate, and diversity. From the mechanised sugarcane fields in the west to smallholder farms in indigenous Mayan communities in the south, the country’s agricultural landscape reflects both resilience and complexity. Now, with the introduction of the CARICOM Regional Monitoring and Reporting System to…
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Congratulatory Message from CARICOM Chair to the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
The Chairman of CARICOM extends warmest congratulations to the Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, on securing a fourth consecutive term in office following the general elections held on 30 April. This commanding victory reflects the continued confidence of the people of Antigua and Barbuda in his leadership and vision for his nation’s development. The people of…
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT | CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Election of Antigua and Barbuda
In response to an invitation from the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), through the Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, mounted a six (6) member CARICOM Election Observer Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Elections on 30 April 2026. Members of the Mission comprised electoral experts from the following six (6) Member States: Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, Saint Lucia,…
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CARICOM Special Ministerial Taskforce endorses regional response matrix
Ministers of Agriculture of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have emphasised that coordinated short- and long-term strategies are essential to safeguard food security and economic stability, as they endorsed a matrix to address the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. CARICOM’s heavy reliance on imported fuel, fertilisers, food, and maritime logistics makes the Region particularly susceptible to disruptions from…
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CARICOM Agriculture Investment Bulletin focuses on fish sector
The CARICOM Secretariat today issues the second Agriculture Investment Bulletin that highlights the Region’s efforts to strengthen food security, promote investment opportunities, and foster agricultural innovation. The publication provides policy updates and insights into the demand trends for key agriculture commodities within the CARICOM Single Market, offering a comprehensive look at the programmes shaping the agricultural landscape as the Region…
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Food for Lunch series returns with a focus on disaster preparation
The Secretariat’s Food for Lunch webinar series returns in May with a focus on disaster preparedness. This round of midday discussions will begin on Friday, 8 May, under the theme ‘Be Ready for the Storm: Caribbean Hurricane Preparedness 2026’. Food for Lunch is one of the activities organised by the Secretariat and its partners as part of the 25 by…
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CARICOM young people led regional participation at ECOSOC Youth Forum
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Young people from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) made strong contributions on issues of regional and global significance when they represented the Community at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum from 14-16 April 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Youth Ambassadors and representatives from CARICOM Member States and Associate…
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STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community | 28 April 2026
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has taken note of recent official engagements within the Community during which material asserting Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region was on public display. CARICOM also notes the letter of 28 April 2026 from President Mohamed Irfaan Ali expressing Guyana’s grave concern. CARICOM reaffirms that each Member State retains the sovereign right to conduct bilateral relations…
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CARICOM Secretary‑General pays tribute to the late Honourable Roderick Rainford
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Secretary‑General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr Carla Barnett, on 27 April 2026, delivered a tribute on behalf of the Community at the Celebration of Life for the late Honourable Roderick Rainford, CCH, OJ, OCC, former Secretary‑General of CARICOM, at the University Chapel in Kingston, Jamaica. In her address, Dr Barnett described Mr.…
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