Press Releases
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CARICOM Secretariat Goes Orange to Highlight Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
The CARICOM Secretariat illuminated its Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, with orange spotlights on Tuesday, 29 November, in recognition of “16 Days of Activism” which is being observed internationally. The awareness activities aim to bring attention to ending violence against women and girls. The observance was held in collaboration with the European Union-funded Spotlight Initiative Caribbean Regional programme and formed part of the…
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PANCAP WORLD AIDS DAY MESSAGE 2022 “EQUALIZE”
(Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS) PANCAP joins the world in observance of World AIDS Day 2022 under the theme “EQUALIZE”. It is a call to action for individuals and collectives to address inequalities, so that everyone can have access to high-quality prevention, treatment and support services and that our laws and policies address stigma and exclusion that hinder access to health services. The…
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CARICOM SG Extends Best Wishes to Barbados on 56th Independence Anniversary
CARICOM joins the government and people of Barbados in celebrating the country’s fifty-sixth anniversary of independence on 30 November. “The strides Barbados has made since Independence have sustained its pursuit of progress and prosperity. As the People of Barbados unite under the theme “Come, Celebrate Barbados” we are reminded of the country’s significant contribution as a founding Member of the…
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Remarks by Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, Opening 55th Meeting of COTED, 28 November 2022
Honourable, Alva Baptiste, Minister of External Affairs International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs of Saint Lucia and Chair of Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED); Other Honourable Ministers and Heads of Delegations; Representatives of Regional Institutions; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my pleasure to say a few words of welcome to this Fifty-Fifth Regular Meeting of…
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CARICOM joins Dominica in celebrating its 44th Independence Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the Government and people of Dominica in celebrating the country’s Forty-Fourth Anniversary of Independence on 3 November. Please see below CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett’s congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Dominica, the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit: “Honourable Prime Minister On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I wish to convey congratulations and best wishes to…
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CARICOM SG extends best wishes to Antigua and Barbuda as it observes 41 years of Independence
CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has hailed the “remarkable progress” Antigua and Barbuda has made over the 41 years of its independence. “Antigua and Barbuda has made remarkable progress in these 41 years of independence, making this year’s theme: “Moving Forward With Unity Strength And Stability” a fitting representation of a people resolute in their pursuit of prosperity, sustainable development,…
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Elevate loss and damage as key climate justice issue – CARICOM SG argues at Yale Conference
While CARICOM Member States have made significant strides to address the climate crisis, they will not achieve significant moderation in climate change because they are not the source of climate change. Therefore, the systemic global and national inequities confronting small states need to be addressed to achieve climate justice, CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett said on Thursday. The key to…
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CARICOM Ministers of Education tackling packed agenda in Georgetown
Ministers of Education in CARICOM were today, 13 October, urged to devise comprehensive recommendations for quality education and to clearly articulate the immediate actions necessary to change how schools re-engage with learners and communities. At the opening of the 44th Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD-Education), CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General, Alison Drayton told the Ministers gathered at…
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CARICOM Secretariat strengthening focus on Partnerships
The CARICOM Secretariat is increasing its emphasis on partnerships to mobilise development support, Deputy Secretary-General Dr Armstrong Alexis stated at a Caribbean Development Roundtable in Suriname, Thursday. Addressing the theme ‘Global Partnership for Repositioning, Recovery and Resilience in the Caribbean, Dr Alexis stressed the importance of partnerships for keeping the Region on course to achieve positive development results. He noted…
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CARICOM Member States deepening cooperation to fight crime; Ministers of National Security zero in on firearms trafficking
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deepening cooperation among Member States to ensure the safety of the Region as increasing and new forms of crimes are occurring. CARICOM Ministerial Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE)met in Trelawny, Jamaica, on Thursday 6 October for the 24th Meeting of the. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security of Jamaica, the…
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