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Digital Revolution in Caribbean TVET: CARICOM Pilots Online Training Platform
– CARICOM, Brazil, EU, and Germany Unite to Digitalise Vocational Training across the Region “This initiative is a game-changer for TVET in the Caribbean. By equipping instructional designers with the tools to digitalise content, we’re not just modernising education, we’re empowering educators and learners alike to thrive in a digital society.” Dr Denise Stoney-James Deputy Programme Manager, Education | CARICOM…
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Caribbean Health Sector Rallies for Resilience, Equity, and Innovation ahead of Fiftieth COHSOD
“We reaffirm our commitment to collective action, shared priorities, and the health and well-being of our Caribbean Community, amid a rapidly evolving global health landscape, changing donor priorities, and shifting regional and international dynamics. There is also an opportunity for us to focus on self-reliance and innovative strategies, ensuring that our Region not only responds to challenges but leads with…
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Enforcement countdown triggered as BBNJ Treaty gets 60th ratification
On 19 September 2025, the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ Treaty) reached the milestone 60 state ratifications that were needed to trigger its entry into force. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which signed the Treaty on 17 September 2025, helped to push ratifications to the required number. Earlier…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Recognises Belize’s Milestone Independence Anniversary and Commitment to Regional Integration
“We applaud Belize’s recent commitment to the full implementation of the free movement of nationals. This action is a practical demonstration of your country’s deep belief in our regional integration movement and the value of unity. You can also be assured of the Community’s continued commitment to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Belize. Furthermore, Belize’s position as a vital…
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Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to roll out administrative systems for full Free Movement
“The four [countries] have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work and remain indefinitely in the receiving Member State without the need for a work or residency permit.” Representatives from Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines met on Thursday, 18 September 2025, to further coordinate, update and discuss…
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Caribbean Education Leaders Unite to Drive Bold Transformation across the Region
“[Education] Transformation does not happen by accident. It requires vision, planning, and, most importantly, courage,” stated Dr Abel-Jeffrey, “As Chief Education Officers and Directors of Education, we are uniquely positioned to drive that transformation – to rethink outdated policies, challenge inequitable systems, and promote innovation across all levels of education.” – Dr Dianne Abel-Jeffrey | Chief Education Officer of Grenada…
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CARICOM Secretary-General Recognises St Kitts and Nevis for Regional Leadership in Human Resource Development and Health on Independence Day
“Prime Minister, the Community values the significant contributions of St Kitts and Nevis to the regional integration movement and appreciates, in particular, your efforts on regional initiatives in Human Resource Development, Health, and HIV/AIDS, under your leadership role in the Quasi-Cabinet of Heads of Government of CARICOM.” Dr Carla Barnett | Secretary-General | CARICOM Thursday, 18 September 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat,…
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Media Advisory – Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) in St. Kitts and Nevis. The CWA 2025 will be held from 29 September–3 October under the theme ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025 and Beyond’. As the flagship event on the Region’s agricultural calendar, the CWA provides a…
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CARICOM Statement on Border Incursions on Belize by Guatemala
“CARICOM calls on Guatemala to ensure that its military forces desist from illegally entering Belizean territory and from aggressive actions which will raise tensions between the countries, escalate into a military conflict, and endanger the safety of persons who use the Sarstoon River.” CARICOM has been informed by the Government of Belize that on several occasions during the period 10…
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