Statements and Declarations
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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Statement on Mission to Haiti
In keeping with the decision of CARICOM Heads of Government at their 44th Regular Meeting in Nassau, The Bahamas, 15-17 February 2023, a CARICOM Special Mission went to Haiti today February 27, 2023 for a one day working visit. The mission, led by Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, met with the interim Prime Minister of Haiti,…
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COMMUNIQUE issued at the conclusion of the Forty-Fourth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, 15-17 February 2023
In Photo: (front row, from left): Prime Minister of Belize, Hon John Briceño; Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon Mia Amor Mottley; President of Guyana, H.E. Mohamed Irfaan Ali; Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon Roosevelt Skerrit; Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Chairman of CARICOM, Hon Philip Davis; Secretary-General of CARICOM Dr Carla Barnett; Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr.…
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Remarks by the Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis of The Bahamas at the Opening Ceremony of the 44th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Nassau, The Bahamas, 15 February 2023
Introduction Your Excellencies: Fellow Heads of Government: Honoured and Distinguished Guests from within and beyond the Caribbean Region: Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome to the Islands of The Bahamas! And welcome to the 44th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community. You visit us as we embark on celebrations for our 50th Anniversary of Independence. During these…
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Remarks by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the occasion of the Presentation of Credentials by H.E. Mr Francisco Sepulveda Valenzuela, Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to CARICOM, 6 February 2023
Your Excellency Francisco Sepulveda Valenzuela, Plenipotentiary Representative Designate of the Republic of Chile to CARICOM; Mr. Alejandro Perez, Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul, Embassy of the Republic of Chile; Ambassador Donna Forde, Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relations, and Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat. Excellency, it is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to you on…
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Remarks by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the occasion of the Presentation of Credentials by His Excellency Mauricio Vizcaino Crespo, Ambassador of the United Mexican States to the Caribbean Community
Your Excellency Mauricio Vizcaino Crespo, Plenipotentiary Representative (Designate) of the United Mexican States to CARICOM; Ministro Antonio Cruz Diaz, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Mexico; Mr. Edwin Martinez Gonzalez, Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Mexico; and Ambassador Donna Forde, Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relations, and Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat. Ambassador, welcome to Guyana and the Headquarters of…
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CARICOM Statement on Haiti Violence
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply concerned that the contrasting incidents involving the Haitian national Police indicate the severity of the challenges that the police face as well as further breakdown in security in Haiti. CARICOM strongly condemns the killing of police officers and expresses its condolences to the families of the officers who lost their lives in the line…
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CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY STATEMENT ON HAITI
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the efforts made by various groups of Haitian stakeholders to negotiate political accords since 2021 to contribute to resolving the protracted political stalemate. This includes the latest agreement that was made public by the Interim Prime Minister on 21 December 2022. CARICOM urges all stakeholders to come together in their search for a consensus agreement.…
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CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Elections of Antigua and Barbuda – Arrival Statement
In a letter dated 23 December 2022, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda invited the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to field a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the conduct of the General Elections which will be held in Antigua and Barbuda on 18 January 2023. In response to the invitation, the Caribbean Community mounted a seven-member Election Observation Mission…
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Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on situation in Brazil
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) strongly condemns the violent invasion of government buildings that occurred in Brasilia today by a misguided mob refusing to accept the results of free and fair democratic elections. Those involved should be held to account. We welcome the quick restoration of order. CARICOM reaffirms its unwavering commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
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New Year Statement by the Incoming Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honourable Philip Davis, KC, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
A Happy New Year to you all! We usher in a most auspicious year for both the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and The Bahamas, as we both celebrate our 50th Anniversaries. For our Community, this milestone comes at a time when regional co-operation has never been more urgent and necessary. The shock of and response to the Covid-19 pandemic was a…
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