49th Regular CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
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Haiti remains a land of opportunity-TPC President-Counsellor says
(Caribbean Community Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – President-Counsellor of the Haitian Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), His Excellency Laurent Saint Cyr, has called on the Community to embrace Haiti as a land of opportunity. He invited partners to support economic recovery in key sectors such as infrastructure, the green economy, innovation, education and training, cultural tourism, and security, particularly in…
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Statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government | Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza
We, the Heads of Government of CARICOM, are profoundly distressed by the escalating and appalling situation in Gaza, now an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. We express grave concern over the immense, unabated suffering and tragic loss of civilian lives, particularly women and children. CARICOM has consistently called for an immediate, unconditional, and sustained ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access. These urgent calls…
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Montego Bay Declaration | Transnational Organised Crime and Gangs | 6-8 July 2025 | Jamaica
We, the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 6-8 July 2025, on the occasion of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM: Remaining deeply concerned and alarmed bythe surge of gun crime and violence across the Caribbean Region, driven by the proliferation of illegal firearms and…
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Jamaica commits to strong advocacy for climate finance and justice
For the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the impact of climate change is a reality and not academic, manifesting as a sobering reminder especially during the hurricane season that lasts from July to November. It is for this reason, that the Community must continue to strongly advocate for climate justice and climate finance. Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,…
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Barbados, Jamaica removed from EU list of high-risk jurisdictions
Barbados and Jamaica are among countries that have been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions in the fight against international financial crimes. The European Parliament on Wednesday delisted the two CARICOM Member States and several other countries. The European Commission had updated its list of jurisdictions last month. The list takes the legal form of a delegated…
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CARICOM urged to tackle misinformation and strengthen regional justice framework
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados has made an urgent call for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to confront two mounting threats to the Region’s existence, the spread of fake news and the persistent challenge of citizen insecurity. In her address as Outgoing Chair of CARICOM at the opening of the 49th Regular…
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“If ever there was a time for regional solidarity, it is absolutely now” – Prime Minister Mottley tells CARICOM Heads Conference
Outgoing Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, closed out her six-month tenure with a rallying cry for regional solidarity and action in the face of global uncertainty. Speaking on July 6 at the opening of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where Caribbean leaders first…
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Think strategically, focus on values that unite us – CARICOM Chair
Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has challenged the Region to think strategically and focus on the values of unity in the current global environment. “As small states, we are vulnerable not just to global economic shocks and natural hazards, but to being marginalised in a world where power…
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CARICOM urged to Recommit to Core Goals of Prosperity, Security, and Well-being for all Member States
“Together, we have nurtured a strong Caribbean identity that transcends borders, that is admired globally, and to which others aspire. As we begin our deliberations for this Forty-Ninth Meeting of the Conference, I encourage of us to retain our focus on the purpose of our partnership, which is the prosperity, security and well-being of all the people of our Region.”…
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Community’s food security journey transformative – CARICOM Secretariat Agriculture Manager
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is making significant strides in its pursuit of regional food security, with notable achievements in increased agricultural production, deeper intra-regional cooperation, and improved sector financing. “It’s an interesting journey for us. It’s a transformative journey that we have undertaken as a Region, and I’m happy to report that there have been positives; there have been some…
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