Press Releases
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Effectively coordinate action to face global challenges – COTED Chair urges Community
A redefinition of the national priorities “to fit CARICOM” so that the Regional integration movement could be more effective was necessary to respond to the challenges it currently faced, the Hon Alva Baptiste, Minister of External Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation of Saint Lucia, said on Thursday. Minister Baptiste, who is chairing the Forty-Second Meeting of the Council for Trade…
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Opening Remarks by Manorma Soeknandan, Phd Deputy Secretary-General Caribbean Community Secretariat at the Forty-second Meeting of The Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED)
Honourable Honourable Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries of Jamaica; Ministers and other Heads of Delegations; Distinguished Delegates; Representatives of the Media; Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the 42nd Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). In so doing, I extend…
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CARICOM Secretariat partners with Guyana for Girls in ICT Day
The CARICOM Secretariat, in collaboration with the Guyana Ministry of Education and other partners, will host a number of activities in Guyana from April 28– 29, 2016, to celebrate Girls in ICT. Among the activities that will be held are workshops on ICT related topics, Open/Career Day at various public and private sector locations, television and radio features on women and girls…
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COTED convenes Thursday: CSME, correspondent banking in focus
Matters that impact on the economic health of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) come under focus in Georgetown, Guyana, when the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) meets Thursday and Friday. Regional Ministers who hold responsibility for Trade will hold discussions on a range of matters including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and treatment of nationals travelling in…
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CARICOM concerned about resurgence of ‘Tax havens’ label in wake of Panama Papers leak
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed concern that the designation of “tax havens” is again being attached to the financial services centres in Member States and Associate Members, following the leak of the “Panama Papers”. The Community, in a Statement, said the loose attribution of the ‘tax havens’ label ignores the reality that the regulation of this sector in CARICOM…
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Chile committed to strengthening CARICOM ties
Chile has reconfirmed its commitment to building strong ties with Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for promotion of economic development and people’s well being. New Chilean Ambassador to CARICOM H.E. Claudio Rojas Rachel outlined his country’s position when he presented his Letters of Credence to CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque at the headquarters of the CARICOM Secretariat…
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Diabetes: A Big Problem for Years to Come
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, April 7, 2016. Studies conducted by the University of the West Indies (UWI) estimate that 1 in every 4 adults in some Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have diabetes. More worrying is the doubling of overweight and obesity in children less than five years, along with the high rates in adolescence, as obesity is one…
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Message From Secretary-General Larocque on The World T20 Victories By The West Indies
We have ability, not only to compete but lead the world – CARICOM SG on Windies Teams CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has congratulated the West Indies women and men’s teams on their victories in the ICC T20 competitions on Sunday, saying these triumphs underscored the fact that our people have the ability, not only to compete, but to…
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West Indies captain Darren Sammy’s emotional speech at the presentation ceremony of the World T20 final
I want to thank the almighty, because without him nothing is possible. We have a pastor in the team in Andre Fletcher, he keeps on praying. We are a praying team. I’m really happy for this win and it’s something we are going to cherish for a long time. I’ve said we have 15 match-winners. Nobody gave us a…
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Governors-General discuss integration, youth, Regional threats, challenges
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE 15TH MEETING OF PRESIDENTS AND GOVERNORS-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN REGION, MARCH 29 – APRIL 1, 2016, SANDALS GRANDE ANTIGUA RESORT AND SPA, DICKENSON BAY, ANTIGUA The 15th Meeting of Presidents and Governors-General of the Caribbean Region was held at the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa, Dickenson Bay, Antigua. The Governor General of…
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