Statements and Declarations
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Arrival Statement – CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Elections of St. Kitts and Nevis – 5 August 2022
In correspondence dated 26 July 2022, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis extended an invitation to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to mount an Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe General Elections in the country scheduled for 5 August 2022. In response to the invitation, a 4-member Mission has been mounted to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The…
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CARICOM Chairman, President Chandrikapersad Santokhi of Suriname, congratulates the Caribbean’s outstanding athletes at the World Athletics Championships 2022
It is my pleasure to extend my warm congratulations as Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and Head of Government responsible for Community Development and Cultural Cooperation, which includes Sports, to all Caribbean athletes who participated in the World Athletics Championships 2022. Once more, you have made our Region proud with your outstanding performances at Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, USA.…
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STATEMENT ON HAITIAN MIGRANT DEATHS
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is extremely saddened by the tragic loss of life at sea of a number of Haitians off the coast of The Bahamas on Sunday 24 July. This latest disaster brings to the fore once again the desperate situation in Haiti and the reprehensible nature of the actions of those who are taking advantage of people trying…
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COMMUNIQUÉ issued at the conclusion of the Forty Third Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community 3-5 July 2022
The Forty-Third Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held from 3-5 July 2022. Chair of the Conference, the President of Suriname, His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi presided over the proceedings. Other Members of the Conference in attendance were: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Honourable Gaston Browne; Prime Minister of The…
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Remarks by outgoing chair PM Briceno at the 43 Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government
Distinguished Colleague Heads, Secretary-General of CARICOM, Distinguished Ministers Secretary General of the OACPS Heads of all of regional institutions Members of the Diplomatic Corp Ladies and Gentlemen It is my honour to be here in Paramaribo, on the southeastern edge of our Caribbean Community for the 43rd Regular Meeting of our Conference. I wish to record my delegation’s deep appreciation…
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Remarks by the Prime Minister of Grenada Hon Dickon Mitchell to the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Suriname, 3 July 2022
Thank you very much. His Excellency Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, other distinguished colleague Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, the Secretary-General of CARICOM- Dr. Carla Barnet, other distinguished Secretaries-General present, the Heads of the regional institutions that are here with us…
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Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Suriname, 3 July 2022
Your Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community; Honourable John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize and Outgoing Chairman; Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community; Your Excellency Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Your Excellency Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti, Secretary-General…
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Remarks by Incoming Chairman, H.E. President Chandrikapersad Santokhi of Suriname, at the Opening Ceremony for the 43rd CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Suriname, 3 July 2022
Distinguished Colleague HeadsSecretary-General of the United Nations, António GuterresSecretary-General of CARICOM, Carla BarnettSecretary-General of the OACPS, Georges Rebelo Pinto ChikotiSecretary General of the ACS, Rodolfo SabongeHeads of Regional InstitutionsSpouses of the headsDistinguished MinistersMembers of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps and Representatives of International OrganizationsDistinguished DelegatesPeople of the Caribbean CommunityLadies and Gentlemen Goedenavond, broeders en zusters uit het Caribisch gebied, Het…
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Remarks by Prime Minister of The Bahamas Hon Philip Davis at the Opening Ceremony for the 43rd CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Suriname, 3 July 2022
Fellow Colleagues: CARICOM Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett, Outgoing Chairman the Hon John Briceno and Incoming Chairman HE Chandrikapersad Santokhi, United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, and Fellow Heads of Government: As one of the newer Heads of Government in the region, I have been grateful for the opportunities during the first nine months of my administration that allowed me…
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Remarks by Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Hon Philip Pierre to the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Suriname, 3 July 2022
Salutations I bring you greetings from the government and people of Saint Lucia. I speak to you today as one of the ‘newly elected’ Heads of Government, grateful and honored for the opportunity to address this important body at such a critical time in our collective history. An Increasingly Uncertain World Colleagues, Madame Secretary General, I am sure you will…
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