Statements and Declarations
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Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on situation in Brazil
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) strongly condemns the violent invasion of government buildings that occurred in Brasilia today by a misguided mob refusing to accept the results of free and fair democratic elections. Those involved should be held to account. We welcome the quick restoration of order. CARICOM reaffirms its unwavering commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
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New Year Statement by the Incoming Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honourable Philip Davis, KC, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
A Happy New Year to you all! We usher in a most auspicious year for both the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and The Bahamas, as we both celebrate our 50th Anniversaries. For our Community, this milestone comes at a time when regional co-operation has never been more urgent and necessary. The shock of and response to the Covid-19 pandemic was a…
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End of Year Statement by the Outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santohi, President of the Republic of Suriname
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), took significant steps in the past year, as we prepare to celebrate the 50th Anniversary, of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas.As we continue to pursue measures to advance our integration movement, in the interests of improving the lives of our citizens, a very important decision was taken to amend the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas,…
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Preliminary Statement – CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Elections of the Commonwealth of Dominica, 6 December 2022
At the invitation of the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Her Excellency Dr. Carla Barnett mounted a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the conduct of the General Elections which were held in the Commonwealth of Dominica on 6 December 2022 (“Election Day”). The General Elections were called…
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Opening Remarks by H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of Suriname, and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the 8th CARICOM-Cuba Summit, Bridgetown, Barbados, 6 December, 2022
Your Excellency Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, President of the Council of State of Ministers of the Republic of Cuba; Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados; Colleagues, Heads of State and Government, Heads of Delegations of the Caribbean Community; Ministers, Ambassadors; Her Excellency Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community; Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen; Good morning, Buenos dias, Your…
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Arrival Statement – CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to the General Elections of the Commonwealth of Dominica
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has responded to the invitation extended by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica to mount a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe General Elections scheduled for 6 December 2022. The seven-member Mission is headed by Ms. Fern Narcis-Scope, Chief Election Officer, Elections and Boundaries Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Other members…
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CARICOM Secretariat’s Statement on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2022
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed under the theme “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world”. This year’s theme aptly reflects the values underpinning the development agenda of our Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as we work collaboratively to build social resilience, evidenced by an improved quality of life for all.…
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