Press Releases
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CARICOM sympathises with Italy after earthquake
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended deep sympathy to the government and people of Italy following a deadly 6.2-magnitude earthquake there on Wednesday. In a message of condolence, CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said that it was the Community's hope that rescue teams were successful in their efforts to save those who survived the quake and might be trapped in the rubble. Please…
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CARICOM immensely proud of Member States’ athletes
The performance of athletes from CARICOM Member States at the just-concluded Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, underlined the “tremendous skills and talent” of the Community’s youth, CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said. The Secretary-General added that the athletes also demonstrated that the Region had the capacity to lead the world in any sphere, provided that “we apply the necessary discipline,…
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Belize decision a significant Human Rights landmark – Edward Greene
The decision of the Government of Belize to accept the judgment of the High Court to decriminalise consensual sexual acts between adults in private has been described as a significant Human Rights landmark. Dr. Edward Greene, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Special Envoy for HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean congratulated the Government and Parliament of Belize following the judgement last week…
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CARICOM SG elated over Bolt, Thompson 100m victories
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, has extended “heartiest congratulations” to Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson on their respective victories in the Rio Olympics 100 meters races, noting that CARICOM was elated. “CARICOM is elated over this historic performance of Mr. Bolt who became the first man to win three consecutive Olympic titles at the distance.” He lauded Ms.…
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Bolt’s feat fills ‘our Community with pride’ – CARICOM Chair
Usain Bolt’s feat of three consecutive gold medals in the 100 metres at the Olympics is “unprecedented” and “fills our Community with pride”, Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt said. “His excellence is an example of the skill and talents which our youths possess and is a beacon of the greatness which beckons those who are willing to…
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In Youth Day message: CYAs emphasise sustainable development, poverty elimination
Today is being celebrated as International Youth Day! In a message to commemorate the day the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors have emphasised the significance of sustainable development and the importance of collaborative efforts to eliminate poverty. Please see the CYAs’ message below. The CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYA) Corps is dedicated to addressing the many social issues affecting the Caribbean youth today. Our…
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Modify, modernise in current realities – CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General
The ever-changing internal and external realities have made it imperative for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to modify and modernise its approaches, operations and frameworks. This is the message Ambassador Colin Granderson, CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relations, took to a new corps of Guyanese diplomats late in July at the Foreign Service Institute in Georgetown, Guyana. His presentation was part of…
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CARICOM congratulates Jamaica at 54
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Jamaica on its 54th Anniversary of Independence and pledged continued support for the country’s efforts to achieve even greater levels of development. In the congratulatory message to Jamaica’s Prime Minister Mr. Andrew Holness, CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque noted the country’s impressive strides in its development since independence in 1962, made through the…
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CARICOM Reparations Commission to boost online presence
he CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) will soon become more accessible online as it seeks to boost its presence by rolling out a new website and new social media platforms via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The website address is www.caricomreparations.org. The Commission can also be found at the following social media addresses https://facebook.com/CARICOMReparations/, https://twitter.com/CariReparations, and https://www.instagram.com/caricomreparations/. The CRC’s website is a…
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More steps underway to produce high quality statistics
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is embarking on a project to strengthen capacity to measure the contribution of international trade in services to the economies of Member States by their trading partners. The project is to be funded by the European Union under the Tenth European Development Fund (10th EDF). The general objective of the project is to provide the decision-makers in…
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