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CARICOM Statement on Haiti
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at their 44th Regular Meeting in The Bahamas reiterated that the Community must play a leadership role in addressing the deteriorating situation in Haiti, a Member State of the Community, towards which there are moral and political obligations. Heads affirmed that decisive action is needed at the earliest opportunity by CARICOM in…
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CARICOM Statement on the situation in Suriname
CARICOM Heads of Government received a report from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname on the ongoing disturbances in that country. CARICOM reaffirms its support for the democratically elected Government of Suriname under the leadership of President Chandrikapersad Santokhi. The Heads of Government took note of the unfolding situation in Suriname and strongly condemned…
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CARICOM Leaders meet US Vice President Harris
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Dominican Republic and the CARICOM Secretary-General met virtually on Friday with United States Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss support for post Covid-19 economic recovery, the climate crisis, energy security and security co-operation. CARICOM Leaders took the opportunity to raise other issues of concern including access to development financing including climate…
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Remarks by CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Hon John Antonio Briceño, 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting, 1-2 March 2022
Distinguished Heads of Government Secretary-General of CARICOM Ministers Heads of regional institutions Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corp Ladies and Gentlemen A warm welcome to Belize. I am especially happy to welcome you all to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye batter known as La Isla Bonita. San Pedro is a destination which attracts many foreign and local tourists. It epitomises…
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PRESS STATEMENT: On the Fourteenth Special Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met in Special Emergency session on Thursday 15 April to discuss the situation in St Vincent and the Grenadines caused by the on-going volcanic eruptions of La Soufriere. They committed to continue providing extensive support to St Vincent and the Grenadines and pledged solidarity with that Member State as it strives to…
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CARICOM Heads to hold emergency meeting
As Member States of the Caribbean Community continue their fight against the COVID-19 and its impact of lives and livelihoods, CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, will hold a meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government on Wednesday. This 9th Special Emergency Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be conducted online. Chair…
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HRD Strategy: another step in evolution of development of regional capital – CARICOM SG
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, has described the Human Resource Development (HRD) Strategy as another step in the evolution of the development of human capital in the Region. The Secretary-General was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Council for Human and Social Development COHSOD. The ceremony was held at the Theatre Guild Playhouse in Guyana on Wednesday and included a Thought Forum…
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Haiti gearing up to host CARICOM Heads
Haiti is stepping up preparations to host the 29th Inter-Sessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government on the 26 – 27 February. The organising Committee has posted welcoming banners at the airport and the Marriott Hotel in Port-au-Prince where the meeting will be held. The Ministery of Trade on Friday evening also hosted a well attended private sector Forum to…
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CARICOM Heads of Government meet on Hurricane situation
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met in special emergency session today, Saturday 10 September to receive an update on the effects of the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Jose on the Region and progress on the co-ordinated response to provide relief for those affected. The meeting, presided over by CARICOM Chairman, Dr the Rt Honourable Keith Mitchell,…
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