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COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TENTH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), 8-9 NOVEMBER 2004, PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The Tenth Special Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community was held in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on 8-9 November 2004. The meeting was chaired by Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique, and Chairman of the Conference. Other Heads of Government in attendance were: The Prime Minister…
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DELIVERING THE CSME BY 2005: THE PORT-OF-SPAIN STATEMENT ON THE CARICOM SINGLE MARKET AND ECONOMY
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, for the Tenth Special Meeting 8-9 November 2004, pursuant to the decision of the Conference at its Twenty-Fifth Regular Meeting at Grand Anse, Grenada in July 2004 to convene a Special Meeting to discuss progress towards the establishment of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME),…
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COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TENTH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), 8-9 NOVEMBER 2004, PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The Tenth Special Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community was held in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on 8-9 November 2004. The meeting was chaired by Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique, and Chairman of the Conference. Other Heads of Government in attendance were: The Prime Minister…
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CARICOM REGION BETTER POSITIONED TO UNDERTAKE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES
(CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has secured the sum of US$81 million in USAID Assistance to undertake its regional development priorities in Trade Competitiveness, HIV/AIDS and the reconstruction of Grenada. The funds, which make up part of a five-year programme, mark another important stage in what is described as a “strong, substantial and strategic relationship between USAID…
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Opening Remarks by Dr. the Hon. Keith C. Mitchell, Prime Minister, Grenada, And Chairman of Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean CommunitY, at the Tenth Special Meeting of the Conference, 8-9 November 2004, Port of Spain, Trinidad AND TOBAGO
Colleague Heads of Government, Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community; Ministers of Government, Distinguished Heads of Regional and International Organizations, Ladies and Gentlemen There were moments over the last two months when I did not think that I would be here today. That I stand here today, is itself a testament to the grace and provision of the almighty, the…
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OPENING REMARKS BY THE HONOURABLE DR. KEITH C. MITCHELL, PRIME MINISTER OF GRENADA AND CHAIRMAN OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY AT THE TENTH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE, 8-9 NOVEMBER 2004, PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Colleague Heads of Government, Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community; Ministers of Government, Distinguished Heads of Regional and International Organizations, Ladies and Gentlemen, There were moments over the last two months when I did not think that I would be here today. That I stand here today, is itself a testament to the grace and provision of the almighty, the…
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CARICOM MEMBER STATES TO GET USAID ASSISTANCE
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will formally inaugurate on Tuesday, 9 November 2004, a new five-year US$81 million development assistance strategy for Member States of the Community. The goal of the five-year strategy is to assist the Region in becoming globally competitive in trade and in its thrust to increase better quality…
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REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR LOLITA APPLEWHAITE, DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) SE
Chairman of the Conference, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada; Host Prime Minister the Honourable Patrick Manning; Other Honourable Heads of Government; Distinguished delegates; Invited guests; Members of Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat and Representatives of Institutions of the CARICOM family; Members of the media; Ladies and Gentlemen. Let me warmly welcome you to this Tenth…
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WELCOMING REMARKS BY HON. PATRICK MANNING, PRIME MINISTER, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TO THE TENTH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), 8-9 NOVEMBER 2004, PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Mr. Chairman, Dr. the Honourable Keith Mitchell, Colleague Heads of Government, Honourable Ministers, Secretary General Mr. Edwin Carrington, Delegates, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, I wish to extend a warm welcome to all of you to Port of Spain. I am also pleased to…
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Statement By H. E. Edwin Carrington, Secretary-General, caribbean community (CARICOM), on the Occasion of World AIDS Day, 1 December 2004
As Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I take note that this year UNAIDS Day is dedicated to the problem of HIV/AIDS particularly as it affects women and girls. This focus is most appropriate since it reminds us that our women and girls, especially those between the ages of 15-24, are among the most vulnerable to the disease. Recent studies…
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