Press Releases
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STATEMENT BY RT. HON. OWEN ARTHUR, CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN GUYANA
The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community are deeply disturbed by events taking place in the Republic of Guyana, following the March 19, 2001 General Elections. Reports indicate a deteriorating social and political situation characterised by outbreaks of violence, damage to property and loss of life. The situation in Guyana engaged the attention of the 13th Meeting of the…
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CARIBBEAN FELLOWSHIP INC. LITERARY WORKSHOP TO GET UNDER WAY
A literary workshop, at which participants are expected to be exposed to enhanced writing skills, is set to get underway on Monday, April 9, 2001 at the Hotel Tower, Georgetown. The workshop, which is being conducted by young, successful Caribbean author, Colin Channer, one of the contemporary voices writing in the regional idiom, falls under the aegis of the Faculty…
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JUDGES MEET TO SELECT BOOK-COVER DESIGN WINNERS
Judging for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Book-Cover Design Competition took place on Wednesday, April, 4, 2001 at the Hotel Normandie, Port-of- Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The three judges, Mr. Ricardo Redman (Chief), CARICOM Secretary-General Mr. Edwin Carrington and leading Caribbean Book Publisher Mr. Ian Randle, studied more than 200 entries from across the Caribbean Community to select a design for…
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WRITING MADE EASY WORKSHOP BY YOUNG CARIBBEAN WRITER
In early April, Guyana’s writing enthusiasts and hopefuls will have the opportunity to participate in a special workshop to further hone their literary skills and energies. Scheduled for April 9-10, 2001, young, successful Caribbean author, Colin Channer, truly one of the voices of now, will be conducting a workshop under the theme “Writing the warm easy and easy way”. The…
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Statement issued by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) electoral observer mission to the general elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission was mounted in accordance with the provisions of the Grand Beach Accord and the commitment given to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines by the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community. The main tasks of the Observer Mission was to observe the preparations for the Elections and the electoral process,…
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REGION RAISES BARRIERS TO FOOT AND MOUTH AND MAD COW DISEASES
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is planning to develop a harmonised regional strategy to manage and minimise the risk of Foot and Mouth and Bovine Spongiform Enceaphalopathy, BSE, (Mad Cow) diseases, as part of the Region’s agricultural health and food safety activities. This is the main focus of a two-day meeting of Chief Agricultural Officers and Public and Health officials, which…
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Press statement from the caribbean community (CARICOM) electoral observer mission to the general elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The presence of the CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is based on the provisions of the Grand Beach Accord and a commitment given to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines by the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community. The Accord provides, inter alia, that: 1. General Elections would take place…
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Statement by Dr. The Hon. Kenny d. Anthony, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and CARICOM Head of Government with lead responsibility for justice and governance on the report of the caricom electoral observer mission to guyana
I have today received the report of the Chief and Deputy Chief of the CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission to the General Elections in Guyana, on 19 March 2001. The Mission was established by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), following a request by the President of Guyana that CARICOM monitor the General and Regional elections in that country, which were being held…
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CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL SALUTES WALSH’S HISTORIC 500
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Mr. Edwin Carrington, and the entire staff of the Secretariat extend heartiest congratulations to West Indies fast bowler and Ambassador Extraordinaire, Courtney Walsh, on his historic achievement as the first bowler in the world to capture 500 wickets in Test cricket. Mr. Walsh’s record is a true reflection of his dedication to excellence and…
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CARICOM/CANADA WORKING GROUP BEGINS TRADE TALKS
The first meeting of the Joint Caribbean Community (CARICOM)/Canada Working Group to prepare for the negotiations on enhanced trade arrangements was held on 15 March 2001 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kingston, Jamaica. This follows the decision of the Heads of Government of CARICOM and Canada at their Summit in Montego Bay, Jamaica, in January 2001,…
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