Statements and Declarations
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CARICOM Ministers see COP28 as a test of the world’s commitment to the most vulnerable
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT COP28 is a milestone for the climate agenda. CARICOM Environment Ministers met in Miami on October 18th 2023 to initiate their final preparations for the annual Climate Change Conference (COP28) to be held in the United Arab Emirates from 30 November to 12 December. COP28 will mark a major milestone for the implementation of the Paris Agreement on…
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Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to conduct a popular referendum on defending Venezuela’s claim of the Essequibo. CARICOM further notes that two of the questions approved to be posed in the Referendum, if answered in the affirmative, would authorise the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to embark on the annexation of…
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LAUNCH OF CANADA-CARICOM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
INTRODUCTION Bound by an unwavering friendship, Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) seek to formalize their vibrant and multi-faceted partnership, as natural hemispheric partners, with strong and lasting foundations built on deep people-to-people, historical and cultural ties, and mutual respect. Among the first to recognize the independence of CARICOM member states, Canada remains steadfast in its trusted relationship with CARICOM…
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CARICOM and the United States hold the Ninth Meeting of the Trade and Investment Council
On October 13, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United States held the ninth meeting of the Trade and Investment Council (TIC) under the CARICOM-United States Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). Dominica’s Ambassador to CARICOM Felix Gregoire chaired the meeting for CARICOM and Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White chaired the meeting for the United States. During the…
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CARICOM Statement on the Developments in Israel
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) abhors the attacks in Israel and the counterattacks in the Palestinian territory of Gaza. Further, the savage nature of the attacks and counterattacks is the antithesis of civilised life and living. Innocent lives are being lost amidst the fervour and violence of the actual combatants. CARICOM thus joins the responsible members of the international community in…
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Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with grave concern the contents of a Communique emanating from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela regarding the announcement made by our sister Member State, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, about its intention to open bids for certain oil blocks in the waters adjacent to Guyana’s coast. CARICOM views the stated intention of Venezuela to “apply…
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Statement By Prime Minister, The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley S.C., M.P, on the admission of the African Union to the G20
It is with great joy and optimism that I join my fellow African brothers and sisters across the world to celebrate the African Union’s (AU) admission to participate in the Group of Twenty (G20) as a permanent member. That Africa, a continent with a population of 1.3 billion and a strong and rapidly growing economy, now has a seat at…
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Statement by the Eminent Persons Group on its September Visit to Haiti
The Eminent Persons Group (EPG), comprising former Prime Ministers Dr Kenny D. Anthony of Saint Lucia, Bruce Golding of Jamaica and Perry Christie of The Bahamas, was encouraged by the positive steps made in previous meetings with the Haitian stakeholders in Jamaica in June and in Haiti in July and by the outcome of informal discussions among the stakeholders which…
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Statement from CARICOM on the Earthquake in Morocco
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened to learn of the death and devastation in the Kingdom of Morocco from the earthquake which struck on Friday 8 September. We extend heartfelt condolences to the government and people as the death toll continues to rise. We offer our hand of friendship and solidarity as you seek to respond and recover from…
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Statement from the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Hon Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica on Africa-CARICOM Day, 7 September 2023
I am pleased to acknowledge, as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the watershed moment two years ago when the leaders of CARICOM and Africa agreed to designate a date to honour the fraternal and enduring bonds that unite our countries, and reflect on the significance of our emerging strategic partnership to our people. The relationship between the Caribbean Community…
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