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INAUGURAL MEETING OF CARICOM COMMISSION ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPLORES CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
The structure and scope of the work of the newly-installed CARICOM Commission on Youth Development in relation to its mandate came under focus at the Commission’s first Plenary Session, at the Hotel Krasnapolsky in Suriname, on Tuesday March 6. Setting the tone for the Meeting, CARICOM Assistant General Secretary, Human and Social Development, Dr Edward Greene emphasised the need for…
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ADDRESS BY H.E. RUNALDO RONALD VENETIAAN, PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC OF SURINAME, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE CARICOM COMMISSION ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 5 MARCH 2007, PARAMARIBO, SURINAME
Ministers of Government Deputy Secretary-General Other Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen This is an important event for the youth of the Caribbean and indeed for the CARICOM Community. This evening we are actually here to launch the activities of the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development, which was mandated by the Conference of Heads of Government in July 2006. It is my…
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REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR LOLITA APPLEWHAITE, DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE CARICOM COMMISSION ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 5 MARCH 2007, PARAMARIBO, SURINAME
Salutations: First of all, I would like to thank the President of the Republic of Suriname, H.E Runaldo Venetiaan who holds lead responsibility for Culture, Youth, Gender and Sport within the CARICOM Community, not only for his presence at this function this evening, but also for the continuing interest that he has shown and the leadership he has given in…
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CRNM Presents New Industry Study on Agri-Food Distribution Services
The agri-food distribution service sector is particularly important as it facilitates the delivery of agri-food products from the producer to the consumer using the services of retailers, wholesalers and restaurants. The agri-food distribution services sector is particularly important to CARICOM. The Food Distribution Service industry in CARICOM has over 17,000 firms, employing 112,000 people and generating sales of US$ 5.6…
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YOUTH COMMISSIONERS CHALLENGED TO ADVOCATE FOR CSME
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) President of the Republic of Suriname His Excellency Runaaldo R Venetiaan has charged youth commissioners to be consistent in their advocacy on the ideals of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), the flagship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Delivering the keynote address at the ceremony to launch the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development…
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REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR LOLITA APPLEWHAITE, DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE CARICOM COMMISSION ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 5 MARCH 2007, PARAMARIBO, SURINAME
Salutations: First of all, I would like to thank the President of the Republic of Suriname, H.E Runaldo Venetiaan who holds lead responsibility for Culture, Youth, Gender and Sport within the CARICOM Community, not only for his presence at this function this evening, but also for the continuing interest that he has shown and the leadership he has given in…
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ADDRESS BY H.E. RUNALDO RONALD VENETIAAN, PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC OF SURINAME, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE CARICOM COMMISSION ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 5 MARCH 2007, PARAMARIBO, SURINAME
Ministers of Government Deputy Secretary-General Other Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen This is an important event for the youth of the Caribbean and indeed for the CARICOM Community. This evening we are actually here to launch the activities of the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development, which was mandated by the Conference of Heads of Government in July 2006. It is my…
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STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE OCCASION OF THE XIX SUMMIT OF THE RIO GROUP, 3 MARCH 2007, TURKEYEN, GUYANA
Mr. Chairman, His Excellency the President of Guyana Their Excellencies, Heads of State and Government Other Distinguished Heads of Delegation Distinguished DelegatesLadies and Gentlemen It is with great pride and joy that, as Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I address this distinguished gathering at this 19th Summit of the Heads of State and Governments of the Rio Group. Pride,…
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STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE OCCASION OF THE XIX SUMMIT OF THE RIO GROUP, 3 MARCH 2007, TURKEYEN, GUYANA
Mr. Chairman, His Excellency the President of Guyana Their Excellencies, Heads of State and Government Other Distinguished Heads of Delegation Distinguished DelegatesLadies and Gentlemen It is with great pride and joy that, as Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I address this distinguished gathering at this 19th Summit of the Heads of State and Governments of the Rio Group. Pride,…
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CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN DR AND CARICOM HIGH PRIORITY
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Closer relations between the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are a priority for both parties, but more “follow through” work needed to be done to advance the process, President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Leonel Fernandez said. During a courtesy call on CARICOM Secretary General, His Excellency Edwin Carrington, at CARICOM…
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