Statements and Declarations
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WELCOME ADDRESS BY HON. DR. DENZIL DOUGLAS, PRIME MINISTER, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE FIFTEENTH INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 25 MARCH 2004, BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Mr. Chairman, our Secretary General, Dr. Edwin Carrington; Most Hon. P.J. Patterson of Jamaica, outgoing Chairman of CARICOM; Heads of Delegations, Ministers of Foreign Affairs; Ministers of International Trade, Finance and Planning; Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat, Distinguished Delegates; Members of the Press; Ladies and Gentlemen. My first and most pleasant duty this morning is to welcome everyone to our…
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STATEMENT BY THE MOST HONOURABLE PERCIVAL J. PATTERSON, PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA AND CHAIRMAN OF CARICOM, RE. THE INFORMING OF CARICOM HEADS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTS ABOUT THE VISIT TO JAMAICA BY FORMER HAITIAN PRESIDENT, JEAN-BERTRAND ARISTIDE
The Caribbean Community has demonstrated considerable diplomatic capacity in formulating the CARICOM Initiative in respect of the ongoing Haitian political crisis. CARICOM has achieved as well a remarkable sense of unity in its response to the aftermath of former President Aristide’s sudden departure from office on the 29th of February. These have earned marked respect from sections of the International…
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STATEMENT BY THE MOST HONOURABLE P. J. PATTERSON, PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA, ON THE HOSTING OF FORMER PRESIDENT OF HAITI, JEAN-BERTRAND ARISTIDE
CARICOM under my Chairmanship has been deeply involved in the search for a solution to the political crisis in Haiti. Following the departure of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide a new President has taken the Oath of Office. A Council of Wise Persons has been chosen which has in turn recommended the appointment of a new Prime Minister, Gerard LaTortue. He…
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ADDRESS BY AMBASSADOR LOLITA APPLEWHAITE, DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TRAINING PROGRAMME IN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 9 MARCH 2004, EAST COAST DEMERARA, GUYANA.
It is a pleasure to join in welcoming you to this opening ceremony. which will signal the start of a three-part training programme in Project Development and Project Management being conducted within the Organisational Development (OD) component of the CIDA-funded CARICOM Capacity Development Programme (CCDP). I am delighted at the interest shown in these workshops; it is obviously an indication…
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STATEMENT BY HON. K.D. KNIGHT, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE OF JAMAICA AND CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, AT THE OPENING OF THE THIRTEENTH MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, 6 MARCH 2004, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE .
Hon. Julian Hunte President of the United Nations General Assembly and (UNGA) Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation of Saint Lucia Colleague Ministers Secretary-General Delegates Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen I want to first thank the Government and people of Belize for hosting this meeting and their hospitality which I have enjoyed. Let me immediately…
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STATEMENT ISSUED BY CARICOM HEADS OF GOVERNMENT AT THE CONCLUSION OF AN EMERGENCY SESSION ON THE SITUATION IN HAITI, 2-3 MARCH 2004, KINGSTON, JAMAICA
CARICOM Heads of Government met on 2 and 3 March 2004 in Kingston, Jamaica, in an emergency session to consider the situation in Haiti. The Heads of Government expressed dismay and alarm over the events leading to the departure from office by President Aristide and the ongoing political upheaval and violence in Haiti. They called for the immediate return to…
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STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ON THE SITUATION IN HAITI
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has been following with deep concern the reports out of Haiti that armed groups opposing the continued presidency of Mr. Jean Bertrand Aristide have taken control of several towns including Gonaïves and St Marc. The accompanying violence has caused the death of a number of persons including policemen. The Caribbean Community condemns these latest incidents of…
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STATEMENT DELIVERED BY DR. EDWARD GREENE, ASST. SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARICOM, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE JUDGING OF THE ART COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, 5 FEBRUARY 2004, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
SALUTATIONS! I have always felt particular pleasure in participating in any activity that involves our young people and today is no exception. The age range makes it all the more pleasing as the competitions’ age range encompasses youngsters from eight to sixteen ensuring participation from both the primary and secondary schools in the Community. This competition, which is part of…
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