Press Releases
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ARRIVAL STATEMENT | CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Parliamentary Elections of Jamaica
By way of communication dated 24 July 2025, the Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica advised Member States of Jamaica’s upcoming General Parliamentary Elections, constitutionally due on or before September 2025, and invited the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to field a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe its conduct. Subsequently, on 10 August 2025, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew…
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ARRIVAL STATEMENT – CARICOM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE GENERAL AND REGIONAL ELECTIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
By way of communication dated 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana advised Member States that Guyana’s General and Regional Elections would be held in 2025. An invitation was extended to the CARICOM Secretariat to mount an Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to Guyana. Subsequently, on 25 May 2025, His Excellency…
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CCCCC Appoints Mansfield Blackwood as New Assistant Executive Director
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) announces the appointment of Mr. Mansfield Blackwood as its new Assistant Executive Director (AED). Mr. Blackwood brings over 30 years of extensive experience in international development and private sector leadership across the Caribbean region. His appointment comes at a critical time as the CCCCC continues to expand its efforts to strengthen regional climate…
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CARIFESTA XV Ignites Momentum for CARICOM Reparations Movement with “Big Conversation”
On Wednesday, 27 August, the CARICOM reparations movement took centre stage at CARIFESTA XV with a landmark event titled “Big Conversations | Righting Wrongs: CARICOM’s Call for Reparations, Justice and Healing.” Held at the iconic Queen’s Park Esplanade, the gathering marked a pivotal moment in the Region’s ongoing pursuit of reparatory justice and historical reckoning and underscored CARICOM’s commitment to international…
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CARICOM EPG meets with OAS on Haiti
The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group held productive discussions at the Washington DC headquarters of the Organisation of American States (OAS) on Wednesday, 27 August on coordination of the OAS RoadMap Towards Stability and Peace in Haiti. The coordination meeting chaired by OAS Secretary General, Albert Ramdin, brought together the Haitian Prime Minister Aix Fils-Aimé, United Nations Assistant Secretary General, Miroslav Jeňca, and…
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CARIFESTA XV Grand Market Shines with Caribbean Ingenuity and Sustainable Spirit
Sustainability theme reflected in local products at Grand Market Under the powerful theme “Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence,” CARIFESTA XV ignites a celebration of heritage, creativity, and forward-thinking resilience. Nowhere is this vision more vividly expressed than at the Grand Market, where regional artisans and innovators showcase products that honour tradition while embracing sustainability. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with…
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In Congratulatory Message, CARICOM SG recognises TT’s rich Caribbean culture and notable achievements in energy and manufacturing
As the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago celebrates its Sixty-Third Anniversary of Independence on 31 August 2025, CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has recognised the twin-island nation’s role as “an exponent of the rich Caribbean musical and literary culture” which has been “a source of pride for all CARICOM countries”. In a congratulatory message to the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, Prime…
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CARIFESTA XV Opens in Barbados with a Spectacular Celebration of Caribbean Culture
The vibrant spirit of Caribbean culture came alive on Friday 22 August at Queen’s Park, in Bridgetown, Barbados, as the Opening Ceremony of CARIFESTA XV marked the triumphant return of the Region’s premier arts festival. After an extended hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) is back, bringing together artists, cultural leaders, and enthusiasts from…
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CARICOM Secretariat, IMPACS webinar focuses on ‘Youth as Agents for Change in Crime Prevention’
‘Youth as Agents for Change in Crime Prevention’ will be the focus of a webinar that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) will host on Tuesday, 19 August 2025. The webinar is being held to mark International Youth Day, which was observed on 12 August under the theme ‘Local Youth Actions…
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Nominations open for CARICOM Energy Awards 2025
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Citizens and residents are invited 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. Nominations for the awards are open until 31 August 2025. Organised by the CARICOM Secretariat and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency…
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