Tributes CARICOM at 50
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H.E Luis Almagro, Secretary-General, Organisation of American States (OAS)
Tribute presented on CARICOM Day, 4 July 2023, during the 45th Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Hyatt Regency, Trinidad and Tobago
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Manuel Otero, Director General, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
Dear Dr. Barnett, On behalf of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all member states on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas that established the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as you celebrate under the theme “50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build On”. We…
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Mr. Percival Bramble, only living signatory to the Treaty of Chaguaramas
I take great pleasure in extending greetings to the honorable heads of governments and other dignitaries assembled. I also greet Kaikom officials and everyone else. I want to first express heartfelt thanks to Almighty God for preserving me. Throughout the past 50 years, my life has gone through many twists and turns, and I believe that I am still here…
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Stephen Twigg, Secretary-General, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Dear Secretary-General Barnett, I trust this letter finds you well. I am writing to congratulate you on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, establishing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) recognises the crucial role of CARICOM and it was excellent to hear of so many people doing the same during this week’s…
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The Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, joined Caribbean leaders and eminent guests yesterday to celebrate the 50 years of CARICOM’s leadership, unity and progress, while pledging her continued support to the organisation. She paid tribute to the organisation at the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Port-of-Spain on 4 July 2023. The…
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Mr. Rodney Taylor, Secretary General, The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU)
The Caribbean Telecommunications Union Secretariat extends congratulations on the momentous occasion of the CARICOM: Caribbean Community 50th anniversary! On this significant milestone, we celebrate the strength of unity and collaboration within the #Caribbean region and the remarkable progress achieved over the past half-century. The CTU Secretariat is delighted to be part of this auspicious occasion, as we recognise the critical role that information and…
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OECS congratulates CARICOM on its 50th Anniversary
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends warmest congratulations to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, establishing the Community. The Commission has the further honour to acknowledge the long history of close ties and collaboration between CARICOM and the OECS…
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Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies
The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of CARICOM. The University of the West Indies salutes the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on its 50th anniversary. On July 4, 1973 at Chaguaramas, the spirit of Dickenson Bay lived on as Errol Barrow, Forbes Burnham,…
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Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Foreign Affairs Minister, Jamaica
CARICOM DAY | 4th July 2023 “50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build on” It is an honour and a pleasure to extend warm greetings on the occasion of CARICOM Day which this year takes on added significance as it marks the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This milestone celebration, which…
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Hon. Hugh Hilton Todd, Foreign Affairs Minister, Co‑operative Republic of Guyana
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation is pleased to extend greetings to all the people of the Caribbean Community on the occasion of CARICOM Day 2023. This year is of special significance as it marks the Golden Jubilee of the founding of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which came into being with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas,…
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