Press Releases
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CARICOM Secretary-General connects with Caribbean diaspora in Ethiopia
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – On Saturday, 6 September, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, engaged with Caribbean nationals living in Ethiopia. The engagement took place on the eve of CARICOM-Africa Day and, one day before Heads of Government from CARICOM and Africa convened for their second meeting and their first in person. “It is my honor…
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Leadership, mindset shift, financing key to bridging digital divide – Co-Chair, CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force
Government leadership, dedicated budgetary allocations and a shift in mindset, are critical to bridge the current digital divide within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and between the Region and the rest of the world. Dr. Barbara Reynolds, co-Chair of the CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force, stated in an interview that governments must take the lead, make resources available, and hold people…
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Incoming CARICOM Chair urges action-driven CARICOM-Africa partnership
“What was once a devastating tragedy for our people – the Atlantic Slave Trade – should now be translated into the Atlantic Bridge, a bridge of hope, a bridge of advancement, a bridge that will ensure that our people take their rightful place in this world.” This sentiment was expressed by the Incoming Chairman of CARICOM, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew,…
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Second CARICOM-Africa Summit marks milestone in bridging historical divide – CARICOM SG
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Sunday, 7 September 2025) Describing the Second CARICOM-Africa Summit at the Headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as a “homecoming,” CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, said the event also represented a “tangible manifestation” of their commitment to bridging the historical divide and reaffirming familial bonds. “I am moved by its…
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STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community | Draft UNSC Resolution on Increased Security Assistance for Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with great interest and anticipation the recent tabling of a draft United Nations Security Council resolution by the penholders, the United States and Panama, on further security assistance as requested by Haiti and recommended by the U.N. Secretary General. This initiative comes at a critical moment in the continuing degeneration of the insecurity and humanitarian…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Calls for Strengthened Health Collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean
“Health has long been a central focus of the regional development agenda in CARICOM. Guided by the Caribbean Cooperation in Health (CCH) framework, now in its fourth iteration, our Governments have collectively identified and continue to address priority health concerns that affect the people of the Caribbean Community. The Caribbean Cooperation in Health framework has provided the platform for aligning…
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT | CARICOM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION (CEOM) TO JAMAICA – GENERAL ELECTIONS 2025
4 SEPTEMBER 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – At the invitation of the Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) deployed an eleven (11) member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Parliamentary Elections of Jamaica on 3 September 2025. The team arrived in Jamaica over the period 27 to 31…
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Special Feature on the National CARIFORUM-EU EPA Coordinator Attachment Programme
(CARIFORUM Directorate, CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – This special video feature highlights the National CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Coordinator Attachment Programme, an initiative managed by the CARIFORUM Directorate and funded by the European Union (EU) through its Technical Cooperation Facility. The programme is designed to strengthen regional trade capacity and foster deeper cooperation among CARIFORUM States. Mr.…
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT | CARICOM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE GENERAL AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – In response to an invitation from the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mounted a ten (10) member CARICOM Election Observer Mission (CEOM) to observe the General and Regional Elections on 1 September 2025. Members of the Mission comprised electoral experts from the following eight (8) Member States:…
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Deadline extended for CARICOM Energy Awards
The deadline for nominations for the CARICOM Energy Awards has been extended to 30 September 2025. CARICOM Citizens and residents now have more time to apply for or nominate a peer, mentor, or mentee for the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy Awards (WISE), and the Sustainable Energy Youth Awards (SEYA) for 2025. Organised by the CARICOM Secretariat and the Caribbean Centre…
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