Speeches
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REMARKS BY HON. DR. KENNY D. ANTHONY, PRIME MINISTER OF SAINT LUCIA, AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TWENTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 3 JULY 2002, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
SALUTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I last visited Guyana at the behest of my colleague Heads, acting as their envoy, and charged with the responsibility for assisting with the resolution of the country’s political problems. The circumstances are different this time around, and as I understand it, so is the political situation. I was honoured then, to be in Guyana, and remain…
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SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY BHARRAT JAGDEO, PRESIDENT OF GUYANA, AT THE OPENING OF THE TWENTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 3 JULY 2002, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
I am delighted to welcome you all to the opening of this historic Twenty-third Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community. I do not use the word “historic” lightly since on this occasion, not only do we celebrate the twenty-ninth year of our existence as a Caribbean family, but we also add to our number…
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SPEECH BY HON. PERRY CHRISTIE, PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS, AT THE OPENING OF THE TWENTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 3 JULY 2002, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
Mr. Secretary-General, Mr. Chairman, Prime Minister Hinds, Colleague Heads of Government, distinguished delegations, Heads of regional and international organisations, Ladies and Gentlemen. May I begin by thanking the Government and People of the Republic of Guyana, and you, Mr. President, for the excellent arrangements made for this meeting, and for the kind hospitality shown to The Bahamas delegation here…
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REMARKS BY HON. SAID MUSA, PRIME MINISTER, BELIZE, AT THE TWENTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 3 JULY 2002, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
Mr. Chairman, Colleagues Heads of Government, Mr. Secretary-General, Honourable Ministers, Members of Parliament, Distinguished delegates, Excellencies of the Diplomatic Corps, Invited guests, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls. As I conclude my six-month term as Chairman of the Conference of the Heads of Government I wish to offer not only a retrospective but also to take…
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OPENING REMARKS BY MR. EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TWENTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 3 JULY 2002, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
His Excellency, the President of Guyana and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government; Other Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community; Other Heads of Delegations; Honourable Ministers; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Representatives of Regional and International Organisations; Distinguished Delegates; Professor Rhoda Reddock; Other Specially Invited Guests; Members of the Media; Ladies and Gentlemen;Boys and Girls;…
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OPENING REMARKS BY MR. EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TWENTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 3 JULY 2002, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
His Excellency, the President of Guyana and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government; Other Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community; Other Heads of Delegations; Honourable Ministers; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Representatives of Regional and International Organisations; Distinguished Delegates; Professor Rhoda Reddock; Other Specially Invited Guests; Members of the Media; Ladies and Gentlemen; Boys and…
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Statement By Edwin W. Carrington, Secretary-General Of The Caribbean Community
Madame Chairwoman Members of the Planning Committee Representatives of CDB, CIDA and IDB Distinguished Delegates Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen As Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, it is my pleasure to welcome you all on this truly momentous occasion – an encounter involving regional civil society and regional governments. This Encounter will be seeking to find agreement on…
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ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT OF THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TO THE FORWARD TOGETHER CONFERENCE, 2-3 JULY 2002, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
The Caribbean Development (CDB) applauds the Caribbean Community Secretariat and Civil Society for convening this Conference. I know that it required much effort and determination to bring it off. We are very pleased to have an opportunity to participate in what we confidently expect to be a set of most fruitful discussions about social partnership for Caribbean development. CDB …
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STATEMENT BY EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, AT THE OPENING SESSION OF THE FORWARD TOGETHER CONFERENCE, 2 JULY 2002, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA.
Madame Chairwoman Members of the Planning Committee Representatives of CDB, CIDA and IDB Distinguished Delegates Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen As Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, it is my pleasure to welcome you all on this truly momentous occasion – an encounter involving regional civil society and regional governments. This Encounter will be seeking to find agreement on…
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ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT OF THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TO THE FORWARD TOGETHER CONFERENCE, 2-3 JULY 2002, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
The Caribbean Development (CDB) applauds the Caribbean Community Secretariat and Civil Society for convening this Conference. I know that it required much effort and determination to bring it off. We are very pleased to have an opportunity to participate in what we confidently expect to be a set of most fruitful discussions about social partnership for Caribbean development. CDB recognises…
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