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STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community | 28 April 2026
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has taken note of recent official engagements within the Community during which material asserting Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region was on public display. CARICOM also notes the letter of 28 April 2026 from President Mohamed Irfaan Ali expressing Guyana’s grave concern. CARICOM reaffirms that each Member State retains the sovereign right to conduct bilateral relations…
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CARICOM Secretary-General congratulates Suriname’s first female President
The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett has extended heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on her election as the President of Suriname. In her message Dr. Barnett described the election outcome as a testament to the trust and confidence the people of Suriname have placed in the leadership of Dr. Geerlings-Simons. “We particularly note…
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Statement by the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal
It is with deep sadness that the Caribbean Court of Justice(CCJ) learned of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, one of the region’s greatest minds indiplomacy, law, and international relations. As a distinguished lawyer, diplomat, and statesman, Sir Shridath Ramphal’s contributions to thedevelopment of Caribbean jurisprudence and international law were unparalleled. His tenure asSecretary-General of the Commonwealth, and his pivotal…
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COVID-19NEWS FEATURE: Caribbean Community successfully keeps low COVID-19 infection rates
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has managed the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to great effect, ensuring that its cases have been kept low relative to larger and more affluent parts of the international community. CARICOM Member States have been ranked among the best in the world in their response to the pandemic in many global assessments. There has been…
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