Press Releases
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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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REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR LOLITA APPLEWHAITE, DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY AT THE OPENING SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL FOR HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (COHSOD), 28-29 OCTOBER 2004, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
Salutations It is my pleasure to bring you greetings on behalf of the Secretary-General and to welcome you to the Eleventh Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development. This meeting of COHSOD is the culmination of a series of consultations on accreditation and technical and vocational education, the recommendations from which form part of your impressive agenda. The…
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CARICOM LEADERS FORMULATE EU ACTION PLAN
CARICOM leaders concluded their two-day sugar Meeting in Georgetown on 29 September, collectively rejecting the European Union's (EU) sugar proposals and agreeing on an Action Plan to tackle the Region's opposition to the imminent EU Sugar regime. The Meeting, chaired by CARICOM Secretary General, H.E Mr. Edwin Carrington, was mandated by CARICOM Heads who had earlier agreed to devise a…
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Pathbreaking Forum on Creative Industries
PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO – “The workshop has been a tremendous success. It was very well attended, having brought together a diverse group of stakeholders in the regional creative industries. Importantly, this unique forum has enabled them to conceptualize and outline the interests of the industries, and identify how they can be brought forward to the negotiating table as regards…
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INVESTING IN HUMAN RESOURCES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING : ADDRESS DELIVERED BY DR. EDWARD GREENE, ASST. SECRETARY-GENERAL, HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, CARICOM SECRETARIAT, AT THE ELEVENTH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL FOR HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (COHSOD), 28-29 OCTOBER 2004, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
It is my pleasure to chair this opening session of the Eleventh Meeting of the COHSOD which focuses on education and training . I am pleased that so many Ministers, officials and representatives of collaborating agencies and development partners are with us today as we try to resolve some critical issues that underscore the intricate linkages between social and economic…
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CARICOM EDUCATION MINISTERS PURSUE ACTION FOR MANAGED MIGRATION
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ministers of Education have agreed to work closely with the Commonwealth Secretariat, which will undertake a study, to articulate the implications of the managed migration of the Region's skilled human resources. During a press conference following the conclusion of the Eleventh Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD), held in Georgetown 28-29 October,…
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