Speeches
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MESSAGE DELIVERED BY H.E. EDWIN W. CARRINGTON SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE, 25 MARCH 2007
In the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, I bring you the following brief message from the Caribbean Community to the world: The fact that the commemoration of this occasion echoes across so many cities, states, island nations and continents is testimony to the pervasive and persistent influence of that most insidious period…
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MESSAGE DELIVERED BY H.E. EDWIN W. CARRINGTON SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE, 25 March 2007
In the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, I bring you the following brief message from the Caribbean Community to the world: The fact that the commemoration of this occasion echoes across so many cities, states, island nations and continents is testimony to the pervasive and persistent influence of that most insidious period…
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STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR LOLITA APPLEWHAITE, DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, ON THE OCCASION OF THE SPECIAL CEREMONY TO MARK THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE, 25 MARCH 2007, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
Salutations It is my pleasure to deliver this message on behalf of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Edwin Carrington, who has asked me to convey sincere regrets that he is unable to be with us today owing to other commitments in the Community. The CARICOM Secretariat is very pleased to collaborate with the Government of Guyana in this Special Ceremony…
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ADDRESS BY DR. THE HON. RALPH GONSALVES , PRIME MINISTER, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES AND CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE OCCASION OF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE, 25 MARCH 2007
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) I have the distinct honour and pleasure of addressing the Caribbean Community on the historic occasion of the Bicentenary of the passage of the Bill by the British Parliament in 1807, that abolished the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Given the overwhelming significance of this historic moment to us in the Caribbean, it is fitting that…
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STATEMENT ISSUED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE PASSING OF HONOURABLE LLOYD ALGERNON BEST, OCC
It is with a sense of profound loss and deep personal sadness that I have received the news of the passing of one of the Caribbean’s greatest sons, Lloyd Algernon Best, OCC. When Mr. Best was awarded the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC) in 2003 at the Fourteenth Inter-Sessional Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in…
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ADDRESS BY DR. THE HON. RALPH GONSALVES , PRIME MINISTER, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES AND CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE OCCASION OF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE, 25 MARCH 2007
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) I have the distinct honour and pleasure of addressing the Caribbean Community on the historic occasion of the Bicentenary of the passage of the Bill by the British Parliament in 1807, that abolished the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Given the overwhelming significance of this historic moment to us in the Caribbean, it is fitting that…
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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM H.E. EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), ON THE DEATH OF GEORGE JOHN, CARIBBEAN JOURNALIST EXTRAORDINAIRE
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) It is with deep sadness that the CARICOM Secretariat learnt of the passing of George John, Caribbean journalist extraordinaire. On reflecting on the life of George John, the Secretariat sees one dedicated to his profession; to his region, to teaching, and most importantly to his family. The devotion to his profession is evident from…
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REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY EDWIN W. CARRINGTON SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW TERMINAL BUILDING AND 800-METRE RUNWAY AT OGLE AIRPORT AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE AIRPORT AS A PORT OF ENTRY AND DEPARTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES, 16 MARCH 2007, OGLE, EAST COAST DEMERARA, GUYANA
Master of Ceremonies Chairman of the Board of Ogle Airport Inc Your Excellency President Bharrat Jagdeo Distinguished Prime Minister Distinguished Ministers of the Government Your Excellencies Ambassadors Other Members of the Diplomatic Corps Heads and Representatives of Regional Organisations and Institutions Representatives of International Organisations Representatives of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen I stand here today on the threshold of…
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REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY EDWIN W. CARRINGTON SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW TERMINAL BUILDING AND 800-METRE RUNWAY AT OGLE AIRPORT AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE AIRPORT AS A PORT OF ENTRY AND DEPARTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES, 16 MARCH 2007, OGLE, EAST COAST DEMERARA, GUYANA
Master of Ceremonies Chairman of the Board of Ogle Airport Inc Your Excellency President Bharrat Jagdeo Distinguished Prime Minister Distinguished Ministers of the Government Your Excellencies Ambassadors Other Members of the Diplomatic Corps Heads and Representatives of Regional Organisations and Institutions Representatives of International Organisations Representatives of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen I stand here today on the threshold of…
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ADDRESS BY H.E. RUNALDO RONALD VENETIAAN, PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC OF SURINAME, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE CARICOM COMMISSION ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 5 MARCH 2007, PARAMARIBO, SURINAME
Ministers of Government Deputy Secretary-General Other Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen This is an important event for the youth of the Caribbean and indeed for the CARICOM Community. This evening we are actually here to launch the activities of the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development, which was mandated by the Conference of Heads of Government in July 2006. It is my…
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