Press Releases
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STATEMENT BY CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL MR EDWIN CARRINGTON ON THE DEATH OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA THE HONOURABLE PIERRE CHARLES
The Caribbean Community is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Hon. Pierre Charles and who also served as Lead Head of Government with responsibility for Labour, including the movement of skills within the Community. As Secretary-General it is for me a severe personal blow, having worked closely with…
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STATEMENT BY CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL MR EDWIN CARRINGTON ON THE DEATH OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA, THE HONOURABLE PIERRE CHARLES
The Caribbean Community is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Hon. Pierre Charles and who also served as Lead Head of Government with responsibility for Labour, including the movement of skills within the Community. As Secretary-General it is for me a severe personal blow, having worked closely with…
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STATEMENT BY MR. EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIFORUM, ON THE SIGNING OF FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND CARIFORUM FOR AIR ACCESS IMPROVEMENT FOR DOMINICA, 9 JANUARY 2004, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
It is with mixed feelings that I take part in this very important ceremony today. Mixed feelings because as you all know earlier this week there was the unfortunate passing of the Honourable Pierre Charles, the late Prime Minister of Dominica, on Tuesday, 6 January. Mixed feelings because today, I have the privilege and honour to sign, on behalf of…
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CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL EDWIN CARRINGTON WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF DOMINICA’S NEW PRIME MINISTER
CARICOM Secretary-General Mr. Edwin Carrington welcomed the news of the appointment of the Hon. Roosevelt Skerritt as Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Mr. Skerritt, 31, was appointed on Thursday 8 January 2004 following the untimely passing two days earlier of the former Prime Minister the Hon. Pierre Charles. Mr. Carrington said the youthful Mr. Skerritt could prove to…
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CARICOM MOVES TO HELP END POLITICAL UNREST IN HAITI
CARICOM Chairman the Most Hon P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica has received the endorsement of the Haitian President, His Excellency Jean-Bertrand Aristide, for the latest CARICOM initiative to attenuate the political instability in that Member State. This endorsement is in response to proposals contained in a letter from Prime Minister Patterson to the Haitian President (copy attached). The initiative…
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STATEMENT BY THE MOST HONOURABLE P.J. PATTERSON CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE OCCASION OF THE BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI, 1 JANUARY 2004
There are specific dates in history that carry with them lasting significance. January 1st, 1804 will remain indelibly etched in the annals of mankind. It was a day that bred hope and brought pride to black people everywhere at a time when these were vital to the realization of human dignity everywhere. The success of the Haitian revolution in establishing…
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STATEMENT BY THE MOST HONOURABLE P.J. PATTERSON CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE OCCASION OF THE BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI, 1 JANUARY 2004
There are specific dates in history that carry with them lasting significance. January the first 1804 will remain indelibly etched in the annals of mankind. It was a day that bred hope and brought pride to black people everywhere at a time when these were vital to the realization of human dignity everywhere. The success of the Haitian revolution in…
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CARICOM CELEBRATES BICENTENNIAL WITH HAITI.
Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Hon Perry Christie will lead the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) delegation to the bicentennial celebrations of the Republic of Haiti. The two-day official celebrations begin on 1 January 2004 to commemorate the founding of the Haitian republic in 1804 by ex-slaves. Also included in the delegation is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas,…
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STATEMENT BY MR. EDWIN CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIFORUM, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SIGNING OF THE FINANCING AGREEMENTS WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR THE RICE INDUSTRY AND RADAR WEATHER WARNING SYSTEM, 17 DECEMBER 2003, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
Honourable Ministers Head of the EU Delegation to Guyana Members of the Diplomatic Corps Deputy Secretary General and members of staff of the CARICOM Secretariat Members of the media Ladies and Gentlemen When Caribbean Ministers participated in the negotiations for the Partnership Agreement between ACP and the European Union, they expressed deep concerns over the future of commodity exports from…
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PRESS RELEASES ISSUED BY THE DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO GUYANA, SURINAME, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, ARUBA, AND THE NETHERLAND ANTILLES AT THE SIGNING OF THE FINANCING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND CARIFORUM FOR THE RICE INDUSTRY AND THE RADAR WEATHER WARNING SYSTEM, 17 DECEMBER 2003, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
European Commission approves € 13 million (approximately GYD 3 billion) assistance programme to complete Weather Radar Network Warning System The Delegation of the European Commission in Guyana and CARIFORUM have signed a financing agreement for a €13,200,000 Regional Weather Radar Early Warning System in the Caribbean. The project is being funded by the European Union from the European Development Fund.…
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