Press Releases
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Message from the CDEMA Executive Director on the 5th Anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake
n a message to mark the fifth anniversary of the 2010 devastating earthquake in Haiti, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has called for reflection on the lessons learned and consideration of the positive steps taken to reduce vulnerability and exposure in the Region. We must also consider outstanding measures still to be implemented and where these exist, we must…
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CARICOM issues message of condolence to the Government and people of France
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended its deepest condolences to the Government and people of France following the ‘despicable attack’ on the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo which resulted in the deaths of journalists and policemen. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in his message, said the savage attack on one of the pillars of democracy,…
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Repositioning CARICOM: Implementing the Community Strategic Plan 2015-2019 New Year Message from the CARICOM Chair
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) I take this opportunity to wish you all a happy New Year and a productive and prosperous 2015. This year, our Community embarks on a new journey as we look at modes of implementation of our first-ever Five-Year Strategic Plan 2015-2019. This Plan is a bold step that demonstrates our determination to provide …
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2015: ‘Enhancing our collective capacity to achieve economic stability and growth…’ – CARICOM outgoing Chair
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) We have come to the end of what has been an exacting year for most of our Member States and their citizens. The difficulties, with which governments and people have been confronted, demanded strength of character and resilience which, to our credit, we have demonstrated. The lingering effects of the global economic and…
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Haiti plays key role in restoration of Cuba-US relations
CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Office of the President of Haiti has indicated that President Michel Martelly made a contribution to the normalization of relations between Cuba and the US that led to the release from Cuban prison of US citizen Alan Gross. “The Head of State congratulates the contribution of the Republic of Haiti, under his Leadership,…
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Message by Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) As we come to the end of 2014, it must be marked as a milestone year for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In July, Heads of Government approved the Community’s first Five-Year Strategic Plan which covers the years 2015-2019. The Plan seeks to ensure that our Community is in a position to withstand the effects…
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Statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador Irwin LaRocque
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcomes the thawing of relations between the United States and Cuba and the move towards the re-establishment of diplomatic ties. CARICOM has long been an advocate for the normalisation of these relations and has raised the issue repeatedly in its interaction with both parties. As recently as last Monday, 8…
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Regional sugar association to work closely with COTED
The Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC) has agreed to work closely with the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to implement decisions taken by the Council in November 2014. The Association held its Board of Directors Meeting on 12-13 December, 2014 in Georgetown, Guyana, where it noted and welcomed the decisions taken at…
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CARICOM hosts regional monitoring and evaluation workshop
In an effort to enhance the implementation of the CARICOM Strategic Plan 2015-2019, the CARICOM Secretariat is currently hosting a Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop. The two-day workshop, which began on Monday, provides training in the use of a CARICOM online Monitoring and Evaluation Tool. It is being held at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown Guyana. The training seminar is…
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CARICOM, WICB partner for ‘Pitch in Schools Project’
A new era for cricket in schools across the CARICOM Region is about to begin with an innovative initiative from the CARICOM Secretariat called the ‘Pitch in Schools Project’. The project will pioneer a fresh innings for primary and secondary schools with a proven cricket background by providing them with an opportunity to vie for the construction of cricket net…
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