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Remarks by The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, O.N., M.P., Prime Minister of Jamaica To the Opening Ceremony of the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Georgetown, Guyana, 4– 6 July 2016
I am honoured to join colleagues here in our beautiful sister state of Guyana, at this, the Opening Ceremony of the Thirty-seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government. I thank you President Granger, Secretary General LaRocque and the Government and people of Guyana for the warm hospitality extended to my delegation since our arrival . I certainly…
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Presentation By The Incoming Chairman Of Caricom Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister Of The Commonwealth Of Dominica At The 37th Meeting Of The Conference Of Heads Of Government Georgetown, Guyana, July 2016
It is with a degree of conviction, that we are on the right track, and with optimism for the future, that I assume Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It is also at a time when the Conference of Heads of Government is being infused with new blood. In welcoming the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica and…
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Remarks By The Secretary-general Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin Larocque At The Opening Of The Thirty-seventh Regular Meeting Of The Conference Of Heads Of Government Of The Caribbean Community Georgetown, Guyana 4 July 2016
Normally I would begin by welcoming you all to the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). However, I believe it is only fitting that at the outset, we should pay tribute to a true champion of CARICOM, the late Mr. Patrick Manning, former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, who passed…
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Conference an opportunity to seriously consider effects of Brexit on CARICOM – PM Skerrit
Chairman of the CARICOM Conference of Heads and Prime Minister of Dominica Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit said the Conference was an opportunity to seriously consider the effect Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) would have on CARICOM. The Chairman was speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government which was held…
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CARICOM remains a well respected regional block – PM Holness
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains a well respected regional block in the international community. That was one sentiment expressed by Prime Minster of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Thirty-Seventh Meeting of the Conference of the CARICOM Heads of Government on Monday in Georgetown, Guyana. Prime Minister Holness said it was…
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Patrick Manning hailed as a true Caribbean man
Speakers at the Opening Ceremony of the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting on Monday eulogised the late former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Manning, and paused for a moment of silence in his memory. In his remarks at the National Cultural Centre, CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, who led the speeches, hailed Mr. Manning as a “true champion of…
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Suriname President encourages Region to diversify economic offerings
President of Suriname His Excellency Desi Bouterse has encouraged the Region to further diversify its offerings on the economic market. He was speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Thirty-Seventh Meeting of the Conference of the CARICOM Heads of Government on Monday July 4, 2016 in Georgetown Guyana. President Bouterse highlighted that the Region faced a number of economic challenges…
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Much to celebrate, many opportunities in changing world – SVG PM
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon Ralph Gonsalves, struck an optimistic note on Monday and said there was much to celebrate and many opportunities for the Caribbean in a changing world. In remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Thirty-Seventh Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown,…
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CSME remains only viable option for economic growth – CARICOM SG
As Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government prepare to receive an overview on the CARICOM Single Market and Economic (CSME), Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque stated that it remained the only workable option for economic growth. Our Member States remain resolute that it is the only viable option for sustained economic growth. While we have made progress, there is no denying…
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CARICOM SG hosts Annual Breakfast for CARICOM Ambassadors
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, earlier today told Ambassadors accredited to Third States and CARICOM Member States, that the Community stood firmly behind the territorial integrity of Guyana and Belize. He gave the commitment at his Annual Buffet Breakfast in honour of the Ambassadors at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana. The Secretary-General was at the time apprising them…
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