Press Releases
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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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THREE MEMBER CARICOM DELEGATION AT C’WEALTH SMALL STATES MEETING
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Mr. Edwin W. Carrington, heads a three-member delegation to the Inter-Governmental Organisations Meeting which opens on Thursday 22 March, 2001 at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London. The Commonwealth Small Island States’ forum is being convened amidst intensive discussions with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation in Development (OECD) on the question of the Harmful Tax…
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CARICOM FOREIGN MINISTERIAL TEAM TO MEET NEW US SECRETARY OF STATE.
A Foreign Ministerial delegation representing The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States will journey to Washington next week for the first face-to-face contact with the new US Secretary of State, retired General Colin Powell. The future of CARICOM-USA Relations is expected to feature prominently in the deliberations when the two sides meet. This is in addition to the vexing issue of…
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CARICOM observer mission expresses confidence in Guyana 2001 elections
Foundations of co-operation have been laid with other missions who are in Guyana to observe the 2001 General elections. This was stated by Chief of the CARICOM Observer Mission to Guyana, Justice R. Carl Rattray at a Press Conference today Thursday March 15 hosted by Secretary General of CARICOM, Mr Edwin Carrington at the CARICOM Secratriat in Georgetown. In making…
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CARICOM observer mission expresses confidence in Guyana 2001 elections
Foundations of co-operation have been laid with other missions who are in Guyana to observe the 2001 General elections. This was stated by Chief of the CARICOM Observer Mission to Guyana, Justice R. Carl Rattray at a Press Conference today Thursday March 15 hosted by Secretary General of CARICOM, Mr Edwin Carrington at the CARICOM Secratriat in Georgetown. In making…
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ACTION TO SAFEGUARD THE REGION FROM DREADED LIVESTOCK DISEASES
The Caribbean Community is moving to ensure that the dreaded Foot and Mouth and Mad Cow diseases do not impact negatively on the livestock industry and the economies of the Region. To this end the Region's Public Health and Veterinary officers will meet in Guyana on 27 March 2001 to formulate a regional initiative to tackle these potentially devastating diseases.…
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YOUNG ARTISTS VIE FOR PRIZES IN CARICOM BOOK COVER DESIGN COMPETITION
One of some 150 young artists from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States will carve his or her name in CARICOM’s history by submitting the winning design for the cover of a book on the regional integration movement being published by the CARICOM Secretariat. Young artists throughout the Community were encouraged to showcase their skills in the competition for the…
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MESSAGE FROM CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL, MR. EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, 8 MARCH 2001
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) once again joins with the rest of the international community in commemorating the United Nations designated International Women's Day. This occasion provides an opportunity to recognize the significant role women have played in the life, livelihood and sustainability of our Region and indeed, in other parts of the world and to record our appreciation therefor. During…
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