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CARICOM’s rich biodiversity remains answer to several sustainable development challenges
Today is International Day for Biological Diversity. Please read below a CARICOM Secretariat message to mark the occasion: The Caribbean Community Secretariat joins the regional and international community in celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity. This year’s global celebrations bring a renewed sense of hope with the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at the 15th Conference of…
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CARICOM negotiating strategy hailed as Ocean Biodiversity Treaty agreed
CARICOM negotiators have hailed the just-concluded agreement for the historic Ocean Biodiversity Treaty as an excellent example of the success that can be achieved when we work as one Region, with one voice. The negotiations for the historic Treaty on Conservation and Sustainable use of Marine Biodiversity Areas, Beyond National Jurisdictions, concluded on 4 March 2023 at the United Nations…
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Heads seeking collaborative approach on regional transportation
CARICOM Heads of Government will explore working with companies servicing the Caribbean to find a solution to the current transportation woes facing the Community. “We’re looking at what kind of construct we can bring into play, recognising that there are existing companies that are servicing our islands, and how we can work with those existing entities to seek to alleviate…
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Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General at Opening, First AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum, Barbados, 1 September 2022
The First CARICOM-Africa Summit held on 7 September 2021, opened a new chapter in the deep-rooted and strong relations between CARICOM and Africa. It set in motion various initiatives to further deepen and strengthen relations between the African continent and the Community. In particular, the Leaders underscored the need to foster increased trade, investment, air travel, and maritime shipping links,…
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CARICOM Chairman’s Statement at the Funeral of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise
CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda presented a virtual Statement at the funeral of the assassinated President of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse on Friday 23 July 2021. Here is the full Statement:
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COVID-19 and Education- A conversation between the CXC Registrar and a Student
With the current COVID-19 Pandemic affecting various sectors of our society, today we share with you some of the actions being taken by the Caribbean Examinations Council to address the challenges being faced by students. In the video below Registrar of the CXC Dr. Wayne Wesley has a conversation with CSEC Student Faith Flavius in relation to some of the…
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VIDEO CONFERENCING FACILITIES FOR THE CARICOM SECRETARIAT
The CARICOM Secretariat has benefited from a UNDP US$303,370 grant to establish a video conferencing facility at its new headquarters in Georgetown. The Facility is expected to reduce the exorbitant logistic cost associated with the myriad of meetings that are convened by the Secretariat. According to Secretary General of CARICOM, Mr. Edwin Carrington, “The strategic use of modern information and…
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