Press Releases
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Guyana’s Statement of Position on behalf of the A3+ at the Adoption of UNSC Resolution 2793 on the Question Concerning Haiti
The A3+ group, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Guyana have welcomed the adoption of resolution 2793 authorizing the transition of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti into a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and establishing a UN Support Office in Haiti to provide operational and logistical support for the mission. The A3+ group’s Statement following the resolution reads as…
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Remarks by FAO Subgional regional Coordinator for the Caribbean| Opening Ceremony, 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture| 29 September 2025
Here we are together again to exchange experiences and to use each other’s knowledge and ideas to drive agriculture forward in the Region. People ask me if I think that agriculture is moving fast enough what I think of the progress that has been made in relation to the 25X25, and my answer has been that a lot of effort…
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Food and nutrition security essential to economic stability, social well-being, environmental resilience of Region- CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General
“Just four short years ago, we started what was seen by many as just a dream when we launched our 25 by 2025 food import bill reduction programme. It was at the time a bold move to cut the Region’s food import bill by 25% by the year 2025. I am pleased to let you know that the programme has…
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CARICOM’s UNGA presence marked by firm stance on peace, security, multilateralism, and climate action
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) made a compelling case for peace, security, multilateralism, and action to address the unique challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. “Without international cooperation, universal peace will not…
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“The cost of doing nothing would be unthinkable,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness Cautions UNGA on Haiti
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chairman of CARICOM, on Friday 26 September, urged the international community to act decisively to address the worsening crisis in Haiti. “The cost of doing nothing would be unthinkable,” Prime Minister Holness warned the gathering of world leaders at the…
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Media Advisory – Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture
The opening ceremony of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture will be held on 29 September 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis. The week of activities will shine a spotlight on agriculture in the Region, under the theme ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025…
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Guyana will not yield to coercion – President Ali tells UNGA amid Venezuela’s aggression
“If the rights of a small State can be trampled upon and legally binding orders ignored, what protection remains for any nation under international law?” President of Guyana, H.E. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali As Venezuela continues to enact unilateral laws and issue threats of annexation of Guyana’s Essequibo territory, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has declared that Guyana will not yield…
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COHSOD–Health Chair Urges Stronger Health Systems to Withstand Climate and Financial Shocks
“Our health systems remain vulnerable to hurricanes and floods. These events remind us of the urgent need for resilient health systems and integrated disaster response strategies. The evolving economic landscape has added another layer of complexity. Diseases carry profound financial consequences, resulting in losses due to reduced productivity and rising healthcare costs. Such realities highlight that health is not just…
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CARICOM and Azerbaijan signal intent to deepen ties on climate initiatives, development
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Yalchin Rafiyev, met with CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General Elizabeth Solomon, on 26 September. The parties discussed potential avenues for enhanced cooperation, focusing on humanitarian projects, sustainable development, and climate action.
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CARICOM Calls for Urgent Action on NCDs Amid Climate and Economic Pressures
Ending the epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is a daunting but not an insurmountable task that will require increased investment, innovative financing, stronger partnerships, and policy action, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, said Thursday. Speaking at a High-Level Breakfast on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health in the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,…
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