Speeches
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Remarks by The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, O.N., M.P., Prime Minister of Jamaica To the Opening Ceremony of the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Georgetown, Guyana, 4– 6 July 2016
I am honoured to join colleagues here in our beautiful sister state of Guyana, at this, the Opening Ceremony of the Thirty-seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government. I thank you President Granger, Secretary General LaRocque and the Government and people of Guyana for the warm hospitality extended to my delegation since our arrival . I certainly…
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Presentation By The Incoming Chairman Of Caricom Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister Of The Commonwealth Of Dominica At The 37th Meeting Of The Conference Of Heads Of Government Georgetown, Guyana, July 2016
It is with a degree of conviction, that we are on the right track, and with optimism for the future, that I assume Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It is also at a time when the Conference of Heads of Government is being infused with new blood. In welcoming the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica and…
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Remarks By The Secretary-general Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin Larocque At The Opening Of The Thirty-seventh Regular Meeting Of The Conference Of Heads Of Government Of The Caribbean Community Georgetown, Guyana 4 July 2016
Normally I would begin by welcoming you all to the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). However, I believe it is only fitting that at the outset, we should pay tribute to a true champion of CARICOM, the late Mr. Patrick Manning, former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, who passed…
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CSME remains only viable option for economic growth – CARICOM SG
As Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government prepare to receive an overview on the CARICOM Single Market and Economic (CSME), Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque stated that it remained the only workable option for economic growth. Our Member States remain resolute that it is the only viable option for sustained economic growth. While we have made progress, there is no denying…
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Speaking Notes by Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government
Mr Chairman, allow me first to congratulate you on taking over the helm of our Community for the next six months and to thank the Government of Guyana for the warm welcome and excellent arrangements made for my delegation in Georgetown. It is indeed a singular honour and distinct pleasure for me to deliver my inaugural address to you on…
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Remarks by Secretary-General Caribbean Community and Caribbean Forum of ACP States at the Opening of the Regional Civil Society Conference hosted by the Caribbean Policy Development Centre
Thank you for inviting me to be here with you this morning to share a few thoughts. I believe that it is the first time I have interacted with you but I am confident it will not be the last. May I congratulate you on the occasion of your 25th Anniversary and that milestone emphasises the relevance of your work.…
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ICT workforce without women, girls unthinkable – CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General
Opening Remarks Deputy Secretary General, Caricom Amb. Dr. Manorma Soeknandan At The Workshop To Mark ‘girls In Ict Day’ 28 April 2016 Arthur Chung Conference Centre Guyana Hon. Catherine Hughes, Minister of Public Telecommunications and Tourism Hon. Nicolette Henry, Minister with responsibility for Youth, Sport and Culture Special Invitees Representatives of the Ministry of Education, Department of Culture , University…
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Belize Government’s Reaction to Statement Issued by the Guatemalan President
The Office of the Prime Minister rejects the version of events in the statement by President Jimmy Morales made to the Guatemalan public on 21st April, 2016 regarding the incident in Belize’s Cebada area of the Chiquibul National Park. Belize has a long history and tradition as a peace loving country, respectful of international law, human rights, and with a…
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Opening Remarks by Manorma Soeknandan, Phd Deputy Secretary-General Caribbean Community Secretariat at the Forty-second Meeting of The Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED)
Honourable Honourable Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries of Jamaica; Ministers and other Heads of Delegations; Distinguished Delegates; Representatives of the Media; Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the 42nd Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). In so doing, I extend…
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West Indies captain Darren Sammy’s emotional speech at the presentation ceremony of the World T20 final
I want to thank the almighty, because without him nothing is possible. We have a pastor in the team in Andre Fletcher, he keeps on praying. We are a praying team. I’m really happy for this win and it’s something we are going to cherish for a long time. I’ve said we have 15 match-winners. Nobody gave us a…
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