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  • Photo of Caribbean Environmental Experts Seek Solutions for Climate Change and Public Health Challenges

    Caribbean Environmental Experts Seek Solutions for Climate Change and Public Health Challenges

    Castries, Saint Lucia – The Caribbean, mainly comprised of small island nations, is the world’s most tourist-dependent region, and one of the most vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change.  Within recent times, the Region has experienced more frequent and severe storms and hurricanes, increases in mosquito-borne diseases, rises in sea level, prolonged periods of drought and salt water intrusion of…

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  • Photo of CARICOM condemns Paris terrorist attacks

    CARICOM condemns Paris terrorist attacks

    The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against innocent civilians in Paris.  CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a message of condolence, also extended the Community’s deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives. The SG wished a speedy recovery to those who were wounded in the tragic events.  At least 129…

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  • Photo of COTED concludes in Georgetown

    COTED concludes in Georgetown

    The two-day Meeting of the Forty-First Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) concluded on Friday in Georgetown, Guyana. A special session with representatives of the Region’s private sector led the Meeting’s heavy agenda which also included deliberations on progress related to the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and external economic and trade matters. There were also discussions on…

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  • Combine security assets for citizens’ safety – SG LaRocque urges Security Ministers at CONSLE

    Remarks by the Secretary-General  Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque  On the Occasion of the   SIXTEENTH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (CONSLE)  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO   I regret that I am unable to be with you at this very important Meeting.  It is clear that the serious and pressing nature of security issues in our…

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  • Photo of Active engagement with private sector critical – COTED Chair

    Active engagement with private sector critical – COTED Chair

    The private sector’s importance in Regional growth and development was the highlight of remarks made at the opening ceremony of the Council for Trade and Economic Development’s Forty-First Meeting in Georgetown, Guyana. Trade Ministers and representatives of the private sector of the Region continued their engagement at a special session immediately following the opening ceremony. Reiterating that it was time…

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  • Photo of Remarks by the Chair of the COTED, Her Excellency Sieglien Burlerson, Minister of Trade and Industry of Suriname

    Remarks by the Chair of the COTED, Her Excellency Sieglien Burlerson, Minister of Trade and Industry of Suriname

    Secretary General of the CARICOM, H.E. Irwin La Rocque, Deputy Secretary General of the CARICOM, H. E. Manorma Soeknandan, Honourable Ministers, Head of Delegations, Heads and Representatives of Regional Institutions, Delegates, Members of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning As a new member of this council I would like to indicate that it is a great honour for me…

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  • Photo of Opening Remarks By Secretary-General, Caribbean Community Ambassador Irwin Larocque At The Forty-first Meeting  Of The Council For Trade And Economic Development (COTED) Guyana Pegasus Hotel 12 November 2015

    Opening Remarks By Secretary-General, Caribbean Community Ambassador Irwin Larocque At The Forty-first Meeting Of The Council For Trade And Economic Development (COTED) Guyana Pegasus Hotel 12 November 2015

    I welcome you all to this Forty-First Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). I am sure you will join me in extending a special welcome to the Her Excellency Sieglien Burleson, Minister of Trade and Industry of Suriname and the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago.  Minister Burleson, immediately as…

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  • Photo of COTED holds special session with Regional private sector Thursday

    COTED holds special session with Regional private sector Thursday

    A special session on Thursday with the Region’s private sector will headline the final Ministerial Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) for this year as efforts continue to position the business sector to drive growth and development. The private sector is considered a critical partner in the Region’s quest for economic resilience, which is a key…

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  • Photo of CARICOM shocked, saddened at passing of a ‘son of the Caribbean’

    CARICOM shocked, saddened at passing of a ‘son of the Caribbean’

    The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed shock and sadness at the sudden death of the Head the University of Guyana’s Law Department and former Head of the Coordinating Unit for the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Jamaican Sheldon McDonald.  Mr. McDonald, 64, died on Wednesday from injuries received in a car crash in Guyana.  CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in…

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  • Photo of Walking for Energy: Region kicks of CARICOM Energy Week

    Walking for Energy: Region kicks of CARICOM Energy Week

    CARICOM Energy Week 2015 was kicked off on Saturday 7 November with a series of Energy walks in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada and Guyana. We are pleased to present these photo highlights of the Kilo Walk in Guyana which began and ended at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown. Government Ministers Jaipaul Sharma and David Patterson, University of Guyana students,…

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