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CARICOM still relevant in region- Minister Greenidge
Stronger mechanisms, dialogue and greater awareness are among some of the efforts the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) needs to undertake to ensure its continued effectiveness. CARICOM heads will be meeting in July for the 37th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, which Guyana is co-hosting. The question of CARICOM’s relevance is more glaring in light of the United…
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CARICOM, India Ministers meet in New York
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Mark Brantley on Thursday joined his counterparts from CARICOM and India for the Second CARICOM-India Joint Ministerial Meeting in New York. The meeting was co-chaired by the Hon. Alva Baptiste of Saint Lucia, and the Hon. Swaraz Shushma of India. Minister Brantley was accompanied by Mr. Samuel…
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CARICOM considers debt relief proposal
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – Caricom is considering a proposal for the region to pursue gradual write-off of its multilateral debt as a means of economic prosperity. The debt relief strategy was put forward by the Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), at the 36th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, held recently…
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CARICOM Committee of Ambassadors an opportunity to impact efficiency and effectiveness – Chair
Excellencies, the formation of this Committee provides an opportunity for us to greatly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the CARICOM Secretariat and its related agencies. As Ambassadors, we have a unique position in having direct contact with our Heads of Government and Cabinets, as well as with the technical advisors and shareholders. We must therefore maximize these unique positions…
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CARICOM congratulates Guyana on 49 years
The Caribbean Community heartily extends congratulations to the Republic of Guyana on the celebration of forty-nine years of independence. During its 49 years of Independence, Guyana has played an active leadership role in fostering regional unity, particularly its prominence in the formation of CARIFTA and CARICOM. Regional integration has consistently been an integral part of Guyana’s development and this…
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