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CARICOM Chair to meet with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will make an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago this week to meet with the Prime Minister, the Honourable Kamla Persad- Bissessar and members of her team. The Chair will be accompanied by CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett. The meeting is part of the Chair’s focus on face-to-face discussions…
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Fiftieth CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting convenes in St Kitts and Nevis in February
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Tuesday, 27 January 2026) – The Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will begin on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM”. The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime…
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Kersha Roderick and CARICOM BOOST: Growing Together, Thriving Together!
On a bright Grenadian morning, Farmer Kersha Roderick can be found walking through her fields with a smile that says it all: this is more than farming; it is a mission. Kersha’s story is one of vision and determination. With the support of the CARICOM BOOST: Women and Youth in Agriculture Project, she is turning her farm into a model…
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CARICOM Labour Ministers discuss free movement, other regional priorities
Recent developments on free movement were spotlighted as Ministers of Labour across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met on Tuesday, 20 January for discussions on the labour agenda across the Region. Under the chairmanship of Honourable Keoma Griffith, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Guyana, they focused on priorities such as the definition and qualification criteria for aviation personnel including expanding…
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CARICOM Chair and Secretary-General make courtesy visit on new SVG Prime Minister
Today, 20 January, CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr Terrance Drew joined Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett in St Vincent for a courtesy visit on Dr the Hon. Godwin Friday, Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Ministers, permanent secretaries and government officials from both countries were in attendance. During the meeting, the…
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From Festival to Future: CARIFESTA XV Lives On Through Caribbean Youth Creativity
Months after the curtains closed on CARIFESTA XV, the Region’s flagship cultural festival is still making waves this time through the voices, stories and creative expressions of Caribbean youth. The Division of Culture in the Prime Minister’s Office (Barbados) has officially launched Echoes of Us—Our Voice. Our Vibe., the CARIFESTA XV Creative Youth Legacy Competition, a regional initiative designed to…
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Highlights | CARICOM Chair’s New Year Message
CARICOM Chair, Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered an inspiring New Year’s message to usher in 2026. In his address, Dr Drew emphasised unity, resilience, and renewed hope for the future. He acknowledged the leadership of outgoing Chair, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica, and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing CARICOM’s mission of regional integration,…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Highlights Importance of Strong Public Financial Management at SPEM Certification Ceremony
“For small developing states, sustainability and resilience are two sides of the same coin. Extreme weather events, global economic downturns, and sudden disruptions can quickly overwhelm our fragile economic systems. Effective financial management allows governments to build fiscal buffers, mobilise domestic financing more effectively, and channel emergency funding where it is needed most, and to do so quickly and with…
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Statement from the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group on the Approaching End of the Transitional Presidential Council
The Eminent Persons Group (EPG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has continued to render its good offices to Haitian stakeholders as they address the myriad political, security and institutional challenges facing Haiti at this time. The EPG is particularly mindful that the mandate of the Transitional Council ends on 7 February, 2026. Given the sustained efforts of CARICOM and the…
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CXC® Strengthens Disaster Recovery Support, Learning Standards, and Education Inclusion across the Caribbean
On 7 January 2026, Dr Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO of CXC®, addressed the regional media, reaffirming the Council’s mission to provide world-class certification for Caribbean learners. Over 10,000 candidates are currently sitting the January CSEC® examinations, administered on-screen as part of CXC’s digital transformation. Dr Wesley outlined key initiatives, including disaster recovery support for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, strengthened…
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