Press Releases
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WELCOME REMARKS BY AMB. LOLITA APPLEWAITE, DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARICOM, TO PARTICIPANTS OF THE SATELLITE CARIFESTA VIII SYMPOSIUM, 25 AUGUST 2003, SURINAME
Salutations: The juncture of the celebration of CARIFESTA VIII here in Suriname, and the 30th Anniversary year of the Caribbean Community, is an ideal time for the CARICOM Secretariat and our private sector partner, TELESUR to join resources in exploring the rich potential of mind, technology and the impact on art and culture in the Caribbean. Certainly, there is no…
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CARIFESTA VIII – A REUNION OF CARIBBEAN EXCELLENCE By Marvin A. Hokstam Freelance writer
When CARIFESTA VIII – the Caribbean’s premier cultural event – winds down on August 30th in Suriname, organisers hope they would have found the answer to one of the most important questions: “where do we go from here.” “This is not going to be just another gathering. We’re going to look at whether we need to reinvent CARIFESTA. This is…
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CARIFESTA VIII – SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE By Marvin A. Hokstam – Freelance writer
CARIFESTA is returning to the mainland in August 2003, in a year when both host country –Suriname- and its CARICOM sister states have a lot to commemorate – CARICOM marked its 30th anniversary and Suriname commemorated the 140th anniversary of slavery abolishment, 150 years of Chinese immigration, 130 years of Indian immigration and 115 years of Indonesian immigration, the cultural…
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CHALLENGES FACING CARIBBEAN YOUTH ADAPTING, THEREFORE SO MUST THE YOUTH By Marvin A. Hokstam – Freelance writer.
Caribbean youths have reached several milestones in recent years; one of the most important is the growing recognition that they are better able to bridge the gap between themselves and adults. There are still a lot of challenges to overcome though. Some of these challenges will be discussed during the youth symposium that will be part of CARIFESTA VIII, scheduled…
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MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE SENT TO UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATION ON THE BOMBING OF THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICES IN BAGHDAD, IRAQ.
The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat presents his compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organisation and wishes to express his shock at the bombing of the United Nations offices in Baghdad, and the death of Special Envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello and other United Nations officials who lost their lives or were injured in pursuit of…
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MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO BRAZIL ON DEATH OF UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL ENVOY MR. SERGIO VIEIRA DE MELLO
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil and has the honour to convey the following message. “The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic passing of United Nations Special Envoy Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, who died in service for humanity. …
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MEMBERSHIP FINALISED FOR (1) REGIONAL JUDICIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSION, AND (2) BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CCJ TRUST FUND
The process of inaugurating the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) before the end of 2003 has taken two significant strides forward with the finalisation of the membership of both the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission and the Board of Trustees of the CCJ Trust Fund. The Agreement Establishing the Court sets out in Article V (1), the composition of…
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ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR CARIFESTA VIII
Twenty-eight countries will take part in one of the most diverse Caribbean Festival of the Arts ever, which gets underway in Paramaribo, Suriname on Sunday 24 August. CARIFESTA VIII with its theme “Cultural Diversity” will bring together the Caribbean exponents of the performing, fine, visual, graphic and culinary arts for six days in Suriname. Also participating will be countries from…
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CARICOM electoral observer mission to the by-elections in the Turks and Caicos Islands, 4–9 august 2003 : Preliminary statement
The CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission was mounted at the invitation of the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands to monitor the conduct of the by-elections in Five Cays and South Caicos on 7 August 2003. In the Mission’s assessment, the by-elections were conducted in a free and peaceful manner and good spirit. The process was transparent and the secrecy…
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30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CARICOM : A TIME OF HONOURS FOR ITS SECRETARY-GENERAL
CARICOM Secretary-General Edwin Carrington was among 35 members of staff of the CARICOM Secretariat who received awards at a ceremony on 23 July 2003 at Le Meridien Pegasus in Georgetown, Guyana. It was an extraordinary occasion for the Secretary-General who received two other awards apart from one for 10 years of service. The first was a Special Award for being…
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