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CARICOM appoints Eminent Persons Group to broker discussions with Haitian Interests
CARICOM Heads of Government have appointed an Eminent Persons Group (EPG) to represent them to extend the Community’s Good Offices to the Government of Haiti and Haitian stakeholders. The three-member EPG consists of Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas, The Rt. Hon. Perry Christie; Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Hon. Bruce Golding; and Former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia,…
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CARICOM Heads of Government pledge support to Guyana in aftermath of Mahdia fire
CARICOM Heads of Government have noted the horrific reports of the deaths of 19 young people in a fire in a school dormitory in Mahdia, Guyana. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who have been affected, both directly and indirectly, by this horrific event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mahdia community and all of Guyana as you…
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Remarks by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the occasion of the Presentation of Credentials by H.E. Jorge Francisco Soberon Luis, Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Cuba to the Caribbean Community, Georgetown, Guyana, 3 May 2023
Your Excellency Jorge Francisco Soberon Luis, Plenipotentiary Representative Designate of the Republic of Cuba to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Ambassador Donna Forde, Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relations, and Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat; General Council, Ms Lisa Shoman; Excellency, welcome to the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It is my pleasure and honour to receive your letters of…
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CARICOM Heads call for End to Russia-Ukraine War
The Heads of Government of CARICOM remain deeply concerned at the severe impact of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on energy, nuclear security and safety, the environment and global food security. We register, in particular, our grave concern at the negative impact of the war on the global economy, and on the economies in our Region,…
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The CARICOM 50th Anniversary Calendar of Activities
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s 50th Anniversary is being observed with a number of activities in 2023 and 2024. Please see the Calendar of Activities:
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CARICOM and Indian Foreign Ministers meet
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and India held their Fourth Ministerial Meeting at the CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana, 21 April 2023. Heads of Delegations in photo are: (l-r) Hon Dr Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, St. Kitts and Nevis; Mr Jamahl Strachan, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Bahamas; Ambassador Amalia Mai, Chief Executive…
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