Trade and Economic Issues
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Jamaica hosting 20th CWA “a powerful symbol of resilience, recovery, and regional solidarity” – SG
CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, on Thursday highlighted the significance of the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) being hosted by Jamaica, less than a year after the country was hit by Hurricane Melissa. Dr. Barnett characterised Jamaica’s hosting of the Region’s premier agriculture event as “a powerful symbol of resilience, recovery, and regional solidarity.” The Secretary-General was at the…
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From Energy to Industry: CARICOM–Germany Partnership Unlocks Potential Strategic Opportunities for Growth
Joel Richards, Director of External Trade at the CARICOM Secretariat, delivered a powerful call to action at the inaugural German Business Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean: urging German partners to view the Caribbean through the lens of opportunity, Caribbean states to become investment-ready and coordinated, and the Forum itself to move decisively from “conversation to commitment, declaration to…
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Trade officials meet ahead of COTED Ministerial in June
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Trade officials are meeting from 14-15 May to deliberate on a full agenda of regional economic matters during the Meeting of Senior Officials, ahead of the Sixty-Second Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). Senior officials from CARICOM Member States and CARICOM Secretariat officials joining the meeting…
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Belize to Leverage CARICOM’s Regional Monitoring Platform to Strengthen Agriculture and Food Security
In Belize, agriculture is more than an economic sector. It is a cultural mosaic shaped by tradition, climate, and diversity. From the mechanised sugarcane fields in the west to smallholder farms in indigenous Mayan communities in the south, the country’s agricultural landscape reflects both resilience and complexity. Now, with the introduction of the CARICOM Regional Monitoring and Reporting System to…
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CARICOM Special Ministerial Taskforce endorses regional response matrix
Ministers of Agriculture of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have emphasised that coordinated short- and long-term strategies are essential to safeguard food security and economic stability, as they endorsed a matrix to address the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. CARICOM’s heavy reliance on imported fuel, fertilisers, food, and maritime logistics makes the Region particularly susceptible to disruptions from…
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CARICOM Agriculture Investment Bulletin focuses on fish sector
The CARICOM Secretariat today issues the second Agriculture Investment Bulletin that highlights the Region’s efforts to strengthen food security, promote investment opportunities, and foster agricultural innovation. The publication provides policy updates and insights into the demand trends for key agriculture commodities within the CARICOM Single Market, offering a comprehensive look at the programmes shaping the agricultural landscape as the Region…
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CARICOM BOOST: Empowering Women and Youth in Agriculture | Caribbean Resilience in Action!
As the Caribbean confronts intensifying climate challenges, the CARICOM Secretariat, with the support of the Government of New Zealand, has unveiled a bold new initiative: CARICOM Boost Women and Youth in Agriculture. This transformative project is designed to strengthen the resilience of the Region’s agri-food systems by empowering women and youth across Member States. By enhancing capacity in the agribusiness sector,…
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CARIFORUM Supports St. Kitts and Nevis Stakeholders to Maximise Economic Partnership
St. Kitts and Nevis addressed implementation of the CARIFORUM-EU and CARIFORUM-United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) during a CARIFORUM Directorate technical mission held from 24 to 26 March. The Director General of CARIFORUM, Ms Alexis Downes-Amsterdam, spearheaded the mission in collaboration with the Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The CARIFORUM team, comprising technical experts assigned to…
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Launch of second phase of cooperation on intellectual property rights and innovation in the Caribbean
Representatives of CARIFORUM States and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) met in Belize, 17-19 March, for the launch of the second phase of an initiative to strengthen regional collaboration on innovation and intellectual property rights. Phase II of the EU‑funded CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI II) Project was launched at the start of the three‑day regional…
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Coordinated approach necessary for consistent application of vat systems – tax officials
Participants at a recent tax outreach programme underscored the need for a coordinated, inclusive approach to international standards to support the consistent application of national VAT systems and effective taxation of digital services. The virtual workshop, held on 4 March, was convened under the theme- VAT: Digital Trade, Design and Implementation. It was co-hosted by the Caribbean Community/Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators…
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