Statements and Declarations
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Statement from the Meeting of the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group with Haitian Stakeholders in Kingston, Jamaica
A wide cross-section of Haitian stakeholders, a microcosm of Haitian society, met in Kingston, Jamaica, at the invitation of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on 11-13 June 2023. Stakeholders welcomed the inclusive nature of the meeting. The meeting sought to facilitate inclusive dialogue among Haitian stakeholders in an effort to find a solution to the protracted multi-dimensional crisis in which the…
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CARICOM Heads congratulate Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago on successful high-level UN Elections
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extend heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Guyana on its election, by an overwhelming majority, to a Non-Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This election is testament to Guyana’s distinguished record of service in the United Nations and assumes heightened significance against the background of the challenges…
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Statement on the Meeting between Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean and the US Vice President Kamala Harris, Nassau, The Bahamas, 8 June 2023
CARICOM Heads of Government welcomed the meeting between Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean and the Vice President of the United States. They noted that it presented a useful platform for productive discussions and was indicative of a longstanding relationship characterized by collaboration on many issues of mutual importance, including trade and investment, security, health, energy, disaster management…
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STATEMENT ON HAITI – Forty-Fifth Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Trinidad and Tobago, 3-5 July 2023
Heads of Government deliberated over the complex crisis enveloping Haiti, and expressed their grave concern over the deep humanitarian, security and governance crises. In that regard, they noted the need for the immediate creation of a Humanitarian and Security Stabilization Corridor under the mandate of a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution, and agreed to seek support from international partners…
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CARICOM Statement on Haiti natural disasters
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has noted with deep concern reports of death, injuries and displacement in our sister Member State, Haiti, as a result of heavy rains and flooding over the past weekend, and the earthquake of June 6, 2023. Our sincere condolences go out to those who now grieve the loss of loved ones, homes and livelihoods. We extend…
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CARICOM appoints Eminent Persons Group to broker discussions with Haitian Interests
CARICOM Heads of Government have appointed an Eminent Persons Group (EPG) to represent them to extend the Community’s Good Offices to the Government of Haiti and Haitian stakeholders. The three-member EPG consists of Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas, The Rt. Hon. Perry Christie; Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Hon. Bruce Golding; and Former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia,…
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CARICOM Heads of Government pledge support to Guyana in aftermath of Mahdia fire
CARICOM Heads of Government have noted the horrific reports of the deaths of 19 young people in a fire in a school dormitory in Mahdia, Guyana. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who have been affected, both directly and indirectly, by this horrific event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mahdia community and all of Guyana as you…
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning the establishment of a consultation and cooperation mechanism
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the one part and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the other part (hereinafter referred to as “the Participants”); Wishing to strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation existing between the Participants; Recognising the desirability to deepen and diversify the cooperation between the Participants; Recognising the…
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Remarks by Senator the Hon Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Jamaica, on the occasion of the Eleventh UK-Caribbean Forum, Kingston, Jamaica, 18 May 2023
Your Excellency Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community and CARIFORUM;The Right Honourable James Cleverly, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and my co-Chair;Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Heads of Delegation of the Caribbean Community, the Republic of Cuba and the Dominican Republic;Delegation members (recognising CARICOM…
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Remarks by Senator the Hon Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, and Chair of the CARICOM Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on the occasion of the Opening Ceremony of the Twenty-Sixth Meeting of COFCOR, Kingston, Jamaica, 16 May 2023
Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Honourable E.P. Chet Greene, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda and Outgoing Chair of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations; Colleague Ministers of the Caribbean Community; Your Excellency Takei Shunsuke, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan; Your Excellency Juan Fernández-Trigo, Secretary of State for Latin America, the…
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