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Jamaica’s chairmanship of CARICOM to focus on youth as ‘architects of the future’
Jamaica’s six-month chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which begins on 1 July 2025, will place emphasis on youth as the architects of the future, Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has announced. In a special message ahead of the Forty-ninth Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which will be held in Montego Bay,…
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Statement from the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) | Proposed Meeting with Haitian Stakeholders
The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has been in contact with the nominating stakeholders in Haiti to ascertain their willingness to meet to undertake an exchange on the present situation in the country, at a critical point in time in the transition process. In this regard, the views of the stakeholders would be of importance when the CARICOM Heads of…
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The Community will prioritise innovative digital solutions – PM Andrew Holness
In a world increasingly defined by rapid technological change, CARICOM must embrace the transformative potential of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, to drive economic growth, enhance public safety, and improve the quality of life of its people. The Incoming Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, made the point in a…
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Media Accreditation | 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM| 6-8 July 2025 | Montego Bay, Jamaica
6-8 July 2025 | Montego Bay, Jamaica Jamaica will host the Forty-ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from 6-8 July in Montego Bay, under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. Media partners joining us in Jamaica to cover the Meeting need to be…
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Moving CSME Forward: Young Professionals Equipped as CSME Ambassadors
Twenty-three (23) young professionals from 13 CARICOM Member States are now better equipped to empower youth of the Region in navigating the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) following the completion of orientation and the first week of training of the CARICOM Young Professionals Programme (CYPP). The orientation and training took place from 2-6 June at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters…
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CARICOM Secretary-General receives courtesy visit from Guyana’s Dr Muhammad Ibrahim, candidate for Director-General of IICA
The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, on Tuesday 10 June, received a courtesy visit from Dr Muhammad Ibrahim, who has announced his candidacy for the position of Director-General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The Government of Guyana has presented Dr Ibrahim’s candidacy, describing him as “uniquely qualified”. Dr Ibrahim’s international career spans…
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Strengthening Health Defences: How the Pandemic Agreement Benefits the Region
“We recognise that Small Island Developing States (SIDs) are usually somewhere on the back burner when it comes to meeting the needs of the population when such a global phenomenon strikes. The Pandemic Agreement is designed to ensure that, irrespective of the size of your population, irrespective of the geographic location that you are part of, you are not going…
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Media Advisory: Knowledge Hub launched for 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
Two major highlights of the hub are the video messages from the Incoming Chair, Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. In one of the videos, directed to youth, the Prime Minister underscores the value of their voices in addressing the Community’s challenges, including crime and security, climate resilience, and food security, among other critical issues impacting…
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On World Oceans Day, CARICOM reaffirms deep commitment to sustainable ocean management
As the international community observes World Oceans Day 2025 on 8 June, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reaffirms its solidarity and deep commitment to collective action in the sustainable management of our ocean, a vital and expansive natural resource central to the Region’s identity, economy, and future. In recognition of the importance of sustainably managing its marine resources, CARICOM is advancing…
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CARICOM and CITES Secretariats Partner to Launch Electronic CITES-Permitting System in The Bahamas
The Bahamas is gearing up to launch an electronic system to modernise the regulation of international trade in wildlife. This milestone reflects The Bahamas’ commitment to global best practices for sustainable wildlife trade and positions the country as a regional leader in digital environmental governance. The system – electronic Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and…
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