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CARICOM unveils E-Agriculture Strategy to strengthen food security and resilience
As CARICOM forges ahead with the implementation of its food security initiative, it has activated a key component – the CARICOM E-Agriculture Strategy – to modernise the sector through digital innovation. The Strategy supports CARICOM’s flagship 25 x 2025+5 food security initiative, which aims to significantly reduce the Region’s food import bill while promoting sustainable, locally driven food systems. This…
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CARICOM DSG highlights importance of new statistical framework
Regional statisticians on Monday began a week-long training programme in Barbados that is aimed at building capacity in Population Modelling, Small Area Population Estimates, and the Application of the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA). Dr. Armstrong Alexis, CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, addressed the opening of the training in the important statistical framework. In his remarks, the Deputy Secretary-General said the DEGURBA provides…
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Quicken the pace of integration – Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. the Hon. Godwin Friday, delivered his maiden address to the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the opening of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference, on Tuesday in St. Kitts and Nevis. Here are key takeaways from his address: CARICOM’s Strength Endures:CARICOM remains a vital…
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Trinidad and Tobago remains vested partner in CARICOM – PM Persad-Bissessar
The Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C., has reaffirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to remain a vested partner in the work of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In remarks at the opening of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM in St. Kitts and Nevis on 24 February 2025, the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister said:…
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Media Advisory | Speeches | 50 HGC | Opening Ceremony
The 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) opened on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, under the theme ‘Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.’ Chair of the Community, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered the feature address,…
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CARICOM Secretary-General provides insights into upcoming 50th Regular Heads of Government Meeting
As the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM convenes later this month, the focus remains firmly on enhancing the quality of life for citizens through deeper regional cooperation and inclusive, sustainable development. Preparations are well advanced for the milestone Meeting, which will be held from 24–27 February in St. Kitts and Nevis under the…
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Modernisation of CARICOM Financial Sector in focus in Trinidad and Tobago
Efforts to modernise the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) financial sector are accelerating as regional Central Banks, regulators, stock exchanges, private-sector stakeholders, and development partners work to align the Region’s financial architecture with global standards. Regional financial leaders and experts are in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, for a two-day forum aimed at strengthening CARICOM’s financial foundation and making it more inclusive, coherent,…
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Remarks by Mr. Sean de Boer, Director, Central Bureau of Statistics, Curacao| Opening, 50th Meeting of the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians| Curacao| 27 October 2025
Evidence must guide decision-making from economic planning and digital transformation to climate resilience and social equity, Director of the Central Bureau of Statistics of Curacao said on Monday. He was at the time delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 50th Meeting of the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians in Curacao. Please listen to his address:
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Trinidad and Tobago National Wins SCCS Logo Design Competition
Seon Thompson is both humbled and elated that his design was selected as the official logo of the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians (SCCS). His design emerged as the winning entry from among 206 submissions in a competition organised by the CARICOM Secretariat, in collaboration with the SCCS, and with funding from the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) under the Strengthening…
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Logo revealed for the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians
The Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians (SCCS) now has a logo! The logo was unveiled at the opening ceremony of the 50th Meeting of the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians in Willemstad, Curacao, on 27 October 2025. Seon Thompson of Trinidad and Tobago is the creative mind behind the design. He was present in Curacao for the reveal. Logo designer,…
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