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CARICOM Athletes at Rio Olympics 2016 demonstrate Region’s capacity to lead
In a congratulatory message to the athletes from CARICOM Member States at the just-concluded Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, CARICOM Secretary-General. Ambassador Irwin LaRocque stated their performance has demonstrated that the Region had the capacity to lead the world in any sphere, provided that the necessary discipline, commitment and focus” were applied. Full text of message below: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is…
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Nine per cent rise in new HIV infections in Caribbean
This was the view of the United Nations Secretary-General Special Envoy for HIV in the Caribbean, Dr Edward Greene who was speaking from Durban, South Africa, where more than 18,000 scientists, practitioners and members of civil society are meeting at the 21st International AIDS Conference. Dr. Greene was referring to the recent 2016 Prevention Gap report issued by the Joint United…
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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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Jamaica to Take Full Advantage of CARICOM Benefits
The Government will be appointing a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Review Commission, aimed at positioning the country to take full advantage of benefits under the organisation. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (April 27), at the unveiling ceremony for new equipment installed at International Biscuits Limited (IBL), in St. Andrew. “I think the time has…
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CARICOM congratulates Haiti
CARICOM has congratulated the Government and People of Haiti as they celebrate the country’s two hundred and twelfth independence anniversary on 1 January 2016. The CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque in his congratulatory message to Haiti’s President, His Excellency Michel Martelly, paid tribute to “the solidarity, strength and unity of the Haitian people”, which he said “continued to inspire…
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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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In meeting with Venezuela VP, CARICOM Chair reiterates Community’s position on Guyana’s territorial, maritime integrity
Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Freundel Stuart, met today with His Excellency Jorge Arreaza, Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The Vice President was in Barbados as part of a regional tour to discuss Venezuela’s territorial and maritime claims in the region. During their discussions, Prime Minister Stuart emphasised the need to maintain peace and stability as the…
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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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