Statements and Declarations
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CARICOM to send Humanitarian Supplies to Cuba
CARICOM governments are preparing to dispatch humanitarian aid to Cuba, following a decision announced by CARICOM Chairman, the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government held in St Kitts and Nevis on 24 – 27 February 2026. The humanitarian effort is being coordinated by the CARICOM Secretariat, headquartered in Georgetown, Guyana.…
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CARICOM Leaders Strengthen Reparations Agenda
At the closing media conference of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, Chair of CARICOM and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, reaffirmed the Region’s commitment to reparatory justice.Prime Minister Drew announced that Heads of Government have tasked the Prime Ministerial Subcommittee on Reparations with reviewing the…
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Joint Statement
The Heads of State and Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met on 25 February with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Marco Rubio. The engagement was a highly constructive one with a frank conversation regarding the essential interests of all parties. Given the strong historical, diplomatic, familial and economic ties and cooperation over…
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT | CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the 2026 General Election of Barbados
In response to an invitation extended by the Government of Barbados on 27 January 2026, CARICOM deployed a three-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Election, which took place on 11 February 2026. The Mission comprises senior electoral officials from three CARICOM Member States, namely, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, and Jamaica, who are supported by three members…
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STATEMENT by the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) |End of the Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti
The CARICOM Heads of Government note that the Transitional Presidential Council of Haiti has stepped down at the end of its two-year tenure, and that Prime Minister Didier Fils Aimé and the Council of Ministers have assumed responsibility for the governance of Haiti. It is expected that this would be a short interim period focused on improving the security environment,…
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ARRIVAL STATEMENT | CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Election of Barbados | 11 February 2026
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has mounted a three-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Election of Barbados, scheduled for 11 February 2026. The Mission was deployed in response to an invitation extended by the Government of Barbados, issued via a letter dated 27 January 2026. The team will be in the country from 5 to13 February 2026.…
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STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community | Ongoing Turmoil in the Haitian Executive
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with great concern the internal turmoil taking place at the highest levels of the Haitian state at this delicate point in time when stability and level-headedness in decision-making, and prioritization of the well-being of the Haitian people, are urgently required of members of the Haitian executive. In accordance with the provisions of the founding decree…
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Statement from the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group on the Approaching End of the Transitional Presidential Council
The Eminent Persons Group (EPG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has continued to render its good offices to Haitian stakeholders as they address the myriad political, security and institutional challenges facing Haiti at this time. The EPG is particularly mindful that the mandate of the Transitional Council ends on 7 February, 2026. Given the sustained efforts of CARICOM and the…
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STATEMENT BY THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF CARICOM
The Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM met very early on 3 January following reports of military action in Venezuela. CARICOM is actively monitoring the situation which is of grave concern to the Region with possible implications for neighbouring countries. CARICOM will continue to update the people of the Region as more information is received.
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New Year Message | Incoming Chairman of CARICOM | Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis
Recent international developments, including geopolitical tensions in our region and external policy decisions affecting Caribbean nationals, remind us of a fundamental truth: None will come to save us. We must save ourselves.Public discussions among Member States, reflecting differing national perspectives, have unfolded in a way that has attracted regional and international attention. While such differences are not unusual in a…
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