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THE OCHO RIOS DECLARATION
We the Heads of Government of Member States of the Caribbean Community and The Bahamas here assembled – Deeply aware of our situation as small States, for the most part newly independent, island-developing, prone to natural disasters and with small open economies particularly vulnerable to turbulence and pressures from within the international economic system; Concerned about the global trend towards…
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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE THIRD CONFERENCE OF THE HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 16-18 NOVEMBER 1982, OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA
The Third Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met in Ocho Rios, Jamaica from 16-18 November, 1982. Twelve States were represented by their Heads of Government: Hon. Vere Bird, Antigua and Barbuda; Rt Hon. Lynden Pindling, The Bahamas; Rt. Hon. J.M.G.M. Adams, Barbados; Hon. George Price, Belize; Hon. Mary Eugenia Charles, Dominica; Hon. Maurice…
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DECLARATION OF ST. GEORGE ON 16TH JULY, 1979
Recognising with satisfaction that since popular Governments in Dominica, Grenada and St. Lucia have taken office, the friendly relations between the three Governments and the people of the three countries have developed greatly on an new basis, Confirming that the following Declaration constitutes the basis of the relations of peace, friendship and co-operation between the three countries and that the…
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TWO MORE CARICOM MEMBER STATES ENACT FREE MOVEMENT LEGISLATION
The number of Caribbean Community States satisfying the legal requirement for the Free Movement of Skilled Persons has increased by two with the governments of Jamaica and St Vincent and the Grenadines having recently enacted legislation to this effect. The Free Movement of Skilled Persons is among the key elements for the achievement of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.…
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CARICOM FOUNDATION FOR ART AND CULTURE GETS GOING
The newly appointed Board of Directors of the CARICOM Foundation for Art and Culture held its inaugural meeting at the Pegasus Hotel in Jamaica on November 17, 1997. The Directors, who were appointed by the CARICOM Secretary General for a period of three years are: Ms Patricia Bishop, Trinidad and Tobago; Dr Christopher Blackwell, Jamaica; Mr. Roy Cayetano, Belize; Dr…
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MESSAGE FROM THE CARICOM SECRETARIAT IN RECOGNITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO PROTEST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, 25 NOVEMBER 1997
While most countries have ceased to regard violence against women, and in particular domestic violence, as a private matter, we in the CARICOM Region are still too indifferent, if not too tolerant, of violence against women. We are still a long way off from achieving the desired state of “Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women” and the ultimate goal of…
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STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CARICOM SECRETARIAT ON THE DEATH OF MR. GEORGE CHAMBERS, FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The Community has been shocked and saddened by the sudden death of the former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Mr George Chambers. Mr Chambers will be remembered by the Region for his commitment to the integration process. This commitment was ably demonstrated soon after he assumed office in 1981 by the integral role he played in the revival of…
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The CARICOM Secretariat invites entries for a competition to select a logo for the 25th anniversary
The CARICOM Secretariat invites entries for a competition to select a logo for the 25thanniversary commemoration of the Caribbean Community in 1998. The competition is open to citizens of all Member States as well as the Associate Members, British Virgin Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands. A prize of $2500 (EC) will be awarded to the winning entry. The…
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CARIBBEAN LEADERS HEAD FOR FIRST EVER ACP SUMMIT
Six CARICOM Heads of government are among the leaders of the 71-nation African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States, gathering in Libreville the capital of the small French-speaking Central African State of Gabon, for their first ever summit. The ACP Group is a 22 year old organisation of developing countries linked to the European Union through the Lomé Convention.…
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CARIBBEAN LOOKS AT BANANA RULING
A Regional Consultation on the ruling of the World Trade Organisation=s (WTO) Appellate Body with respect to the European Union=s banana regime was held recently at the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana. The Appellate body upheld the decision of the Dispute Panel which ruled in favour of the United States-led application to stop the preferential treatment…
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