Press Releases
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ADDRESS BY DR. THE HON. RALPH GONSALVES , PRIME MINISTER, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES AND CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE OCCASION OF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE, 25 MARCH 2007
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) I have the distinct honour and pleasure of addressing the Caribbean Community on the historic occasion of the Bicentenary of the passage of the Bill by the British Parliament in 1807, that abolished the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Given the overwhelming significance of this historic moment to us in the Caribbean, it is fitting that…
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STATEMENT ISSUED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE PASSING OF HONOURABLE LLOYD ALGERNON BEST, OCC
It is with a sense of profound loss and deep personal sadness that I have received the news of the passing of one of the Caribbean’s greatest sons, Lloyd Algernon Best, OCC. When Mr. Best was awarded the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC) in 2003 at the Fourteenth Inter-Sessional Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in…
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ADDRESS BY DR. THE HON. RALPH GONSALVES , PRIME MINISTER, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES AND CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE OCCASION OF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE, 25 MARCH 2007
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) I have the distinct honour and pleasure of addressing the Caribbean Community on the historic occasion of the Bicentenary of the passage of the Bill by the British Parliament in 1807, that abolished the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Given the overwhelming significance of this historic moment to us in the Caribbean, it is fitting that…
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CARICOM GEARS UP TO MARK 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) On Sunday, March 25, 2007 at exactly 12:00 noon, Eastern Caribbean Time, the Caribbean Community will pause for at least one minute of silence in honour of those who died in the Middle Passage and in resistance to slavery, as the Community marks the beginning of the 200th Anniversary year of the Abolition of…
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SURINAME YOUTH WANT MORE EDUCATION ON THE CSME
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Young people between the ages of 14 – 25 across the Caribbean have at least one thing in common – they have big dreams and aspirations not just for themselves, but also for the future of the Caribbean Community as a safe and secure environment in which Caribbean Youth are empowered to participate and…
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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM H.E. EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE DEATH OF GEORGE JOHN, CARIBBEAN JOURNALIST EXTRAORDINAIRE
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) It is with deep sadness that the CARICOM Secretariat learnt of the passing of George John, Caribbean journalist extraordinaire. On reflecting on the life of George John, the Secretariat sees one dedicated to his profession; to his region, to teaching, and most importantly to his family. The devotion to his profession is evident from…
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EU Development Ministers Enlightened on ACP Issues
The informal meeting of EU Development Ministers and the Informal ACP-EU Dialogue took place on 12-13 March 2007 in Petersberg near Bonn. The purpose of these meetings, which were chaired by German Development Minister Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, was to discuss the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between the European Union and the countries of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific Region. One…
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REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY EDWIN W. CARRINGTON SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW TERMINAL BUILDING AND 800-METRE RUNWAY AT OGLE AIRPORT AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE AIRPORT AS A PORT OF ENTRY AND DEPARTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES, 16 MARCH 2007, OGLE, EAST COAST DEMERARA, GUYANA
Master of Ceremonies Chairman of the Board of Ogle Airport Inc Your Excellency President Bharrat Jagdeo Distinguished Prime Minister Distinguished Ministers of the Government Your Excellencies Ambassadors Other Members of the Diplomatic Corps Heads and Representatives of Regional Organisations and Institutions Representatives of International Organisations Representatives of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen I stand here today on the threshold of…
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GUYANA POTENTIALLY THE BRUSSELS OF THE CARIBBEAN – CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), His Excellency Edwin Carrington has underscored the importance of the Ogle Airport in the regional transportation network and in the effective movement of persons throughout the Caribbean region and further afield. Addressing the gathering at the opening of the first phase of the Ogle Airport Runway and…
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REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY EDWIN W. CARRINGTON SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW TERMINAL BUILDING AND 800-METRE RUNWAY AT OGLE AIRPORT AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE AIRPORT AS A PORT OF ENTRY AND DEPARTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES, 16 MARCH 2007, OGLE, EAST COAST DEMERARA, GUYANA
Master of Ceremonies Chairman of the Board of Ogle Airport Inc Your Excellency President Bharrat Jagdeo Distinguished Prime Minister Distinguished Ministers of the Government Your Excellencies Ambassadors Other Members of the Diplomatic Corps Heads and Representatives of Regional Organisations and Institutions Representatives of International Organisations Representatives of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen I stand here today on the threshold of…
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