Statements and Declarations
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End of Year Statement by the outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Hon. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
We have come to the end of what has been a very challenging year for our Community and its Member States. However, we have used our collective wit, wisdom and strength to combat the adversity with which we have been confronted. We have endured the shocking assassination of a sitting Head of State and Government, the continuing spectre of COVID-19,…
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Statement by CARICOM Secretary-General on Death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is profoundly saddened by the death of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa. Archbishop Tutu’s strong moral voice was a very significant factor in the successful struggle against the brutal racist policy of apartheid in his homeland. His compassionate leadership of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission during the sensitive transition period that followed the…
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End of Year Message from the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr Carla N. Barnett
The joy of this festive period is once again tempered by the continuing onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the year, our immediate concern has been how best to secure lives and livelihoods in our Member States, as the virus’ lingering presence slows the recovery of the economic and social well-being of the people of our Community. The primary focus has…
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Opening Remarks by Ambassador Colin Granderson, Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relations to the Second Meeting of Senior Officials of the Dialogue between CARICOM and Canada, 10 December 2021
Co-ChairsSenior Officials of Canada and the Caribbean CommunityGood Morning It gives me immense pleasure to welcome the participants in the Second Meeting of Senior Officials of the Dialogue between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Canada. Allow me to first express our sincere appreciation to the Government of Canada for the logistical arrangements put in place for our meeting and, more…
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Remarks by Dr Armstrong Alexis, Deputy Secretary General, CARICOM Secretariat, on the Occasion of UN House Lighting ceremony Marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 1 December 2021
Salutation It is a distinct pleasure and I deem it an honor to have been asked to contribute some thoughts as your Feature Speaker this evening. Thanks for inviting me and congratulations on putting together this auspicious event. Ever since its launch in 2008, the 16 Days of Activism has galvanized action in over 190 countries to prevent and end…
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Statement by CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Hon Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda on the occasion of the Forty-Ninth Anniversary of CARICOM-Cuba Diplomatic Relations, 8 December 2021
It is my distinct honour, in my capacity as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), to address the People and Governments of CARICOM and Cuba on the Forty-Ninth Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between our Countries. Today reminds us of that symbolic and courageous historic act of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago on 8 December 1972,…
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Secretary-General’s remarks at the launch of the Caribbean Resilience Recovery Facility (CRRF) at the Regional Recovery Symposium, 7 December
Honourable Vincent Byron Jr., Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of CDEMA; Your Excellency Scott Furssedonn-Wood, British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean; Ms. Valerie Cliff, Resident Representative, UNDP Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean; Ms. Sharon Peake, Executive Director, Caribbean Regional Development Program, Global…
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SG’s Remarks at the 11th High-Level Forum on the Republic of Korea-Caribbean Partnership, 1 December
KEYNOTE REMARKS ON “KOREA-CARIBBEAN DIGITAL AND INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP IN THE POST-COVID ERA” BY The Secretary Generalof CARICOM Dr. Carla N. Barnett On the occasion of the ELEVENTH HIGH-LEVEL FORUM On THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA-CARIBBEAN PARTNERSHIP Your Excellency Choi Jong Kun, 1st Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea; Honourable Ministers of CARICOM Governments and the Republic…
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Message from the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community Dr. Carla N. Barnett in Observance of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence 25 November – 10 December 2021
The 16 Days of Activism Campaign which focuses on ending violence against women and girls begins today, 25 November, and the Caribbean Community joins with the global community in observing this event. The Campaign incorporates four important observances: the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, Human Rights Defenders’ Day on 29 November, World AIDS…
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Address by Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett at the Opening Ceremony for the Inaugural Ministerial Summit on CXC’s Strategy 2021-2025
The Summit was held under the theme: Facilitating Transformation through Assessment Dr The Honourable Ralph GonsalvesDistinguished Honourable MinistersVice Chancellor University of the West Indies and Chair of CXC, Professor Sir Hilary BecklesVice Chancellor University of Guyana, Professor Paloma Mohammed MartinDr. Wayne Wesley, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, CXCOther Distinguished Participants I want to first extend deepest condolences to the government…
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