Speeches
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Remarks at the CARICOM Working Luncheon By His Excellency Han Duck-soo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea
Thank you Mr. Chair, The Honorable Roosevelt Skerrit Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, The Honorable Keith Rowley Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Carla Barnett Secretary General of the CARICOM, It is my great honor to participate in the 45th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government. I express my sincere gratitude to Prime…
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Remarks by US Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader
“Thank you, Prime Minister Skerrit, for your very kind and generous introduction. I am honored to be here for the Forty-Fifth CARICOM Heads of Government Conference. This is my second international trip as House Democratic Leader, but first to the Western Hemisphere. It’s an honor to touch down in the Caribbean. I want to first acknowledge all of the…
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Remarks by US Secretary of State on the Occasion of the Engagement with CARICOM Heads of Government
Remarks Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Hyatt Regency Port of Spain, Trinidad July 5, 2023 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very, very much. Prime Minister Skerrit, CARICOM chair, Prime Minister Rowley, Secretary General Barnett – all of our esteemed colleagues here today, all of our friends, it is an honor to be with you to celebrate CARICOM’s 50th anniversary. If you…
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Remarks by CARICOM Chairman on the Occasion of the Engagement with United States Secretary of State
Chairman of CARICOM, the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica, on Wednesday made remarks at the beginning of discussions between CARICOM Heads of Government and United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken and his delegation. The discussion was held during the Forty-Fifth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Please…
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Address by President Paul Kagame – 45th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community
It is a great honour to be with you today, as the Caribbean Community marks its 50th anniversary. I thank Prime Minister Skerrit for inviting me to address you on this historic occasion. I am delighted to pay my first visit to Trinidad and Tobago, and I thank Prime Minister Rowley for his country’s hospitality. Over the past half-century, CARICOM…
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Renee Atwell, CARICOM Youth Ambassador
Remarks by Ms. Renee Atwell, Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador Corps at the commemorative activities at Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, 4 July 2023 Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, As we celebrate CARICOM’s golden jubilee, it is an opportune time to reflect on West Indian excellence and the legacy left by our forefathers. Today is a historic and momentous occasion. We…
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Remarks by Chairman of CARICOM, PM of Dominica, at Opening Ceremony, Forty-Fifth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM
It is fitting that we should gather here in Trinidad and Tobago on this most significant occasion in the history of our Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It is significant because it was here, 50 years ago, that Prime Ministers, Errol Barrow of Barbados, Forbes Burnham of Guyana, Michael Manley of Jamaica and Dr. Eric Williams of Trinidad and Tobago signed the Treaty…
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Remarks By Outgoing Chair, PM Of The Bahamas, At Opening Ceremony, Forty-Fifth Regular Meeting, Conference Of Heads Of Government Of CARICOM
Your Excellencies: Fellow Heads of Government: Madam Secretary-General of CARICOM: Current Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit – let me take this opportunity to wish you a successful tenure: Honoured and Distinguished Guests from within and beyond the Caribbean Region: Ladies and Gentlemen: My thanks to the government and people of Trinidad…
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Remarks by UN SG at Opening Ceremony, Forty-Fifth Meeting, Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM
Distinguished Heads of States and Governments, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, All protocol observed. It is my privilege to join you for CARICOM’s 50th anniversary. Anticipating tomorrow, happy birthday CARICOM! Prime Minister Rowley: thank you for your warm welcome. Excellencies, I am coming here from Haiti. The security situation is appalling, humanitarian needs are soaring, and there is not yet…
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Remarks by PM of Trinidad and Tobago, Opening Ceremony, 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM
Good afternoon. Today, it is my honour to welcome you to the beautiful twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, for the convening of the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. For us here in the Caribbean, this is a significant event, as tomorrow we also launch the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the…
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