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CARICOM welcomes opportunity to deepen ties with Haiti
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett on Thursday, 10 April, welcomed His Excellency Chenet St. Vil as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to CARICOM, emphasising that his appointment presents an invaluable opportunity to deepen and expand relations with Haiti. During the ceremony to accept Ambassador St. Vil’s Letters of…
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CARICOM welcomes new ambassadors from Dominica, Azerbaijan
(CARICOM Secretary-General, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Dr Carla Barnett, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, has commended Dominica’s leadership in regional integration, as the Community navigates the goal of free movement within CARICOM. This was highlighted during the virtual accreditation of His Excellency Gerard Jean-Jacques as Dominica’s new Ambassador to CARICOM.“Dominica’s leadership in regional integration, especially in advancing the movement of…
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CARICOM SG urges increased advocacy internationally as CARICOM holds first major meeting for 2025
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Describing 2024 as “very active and rewarding,” CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett expressed optimism for 2025, noting the Community’s commitment to building on its achievements and embracing new challenges and opportunities.At the 54th Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers on January 16, Dr Barnett highlighted the gains made in 2024,…
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2025 presents CARICOM with opportunity to renew commitment to economic growth, expansion – Chair of 54th Meeting of Community Council of Ministers
The Hon. Kerrie D. Symmonds, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Senior Minister coordinating the Productive Sectors of Barbados, chaired the 54th Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers on Thursday, 16 January 2025. Please read his remarks below: Colleague Ministers and your delegations, Secretary-General Barnett, Deputy Secretary-General Alexis, Associate Members, CARICOM Secretariat officials; colleagues representing CARICOM…
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‘Our gains so far should serve as a source of confidence’ – CARICOM SG at 54th Community Council Meeting
Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, addressed the opening of the 54th Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers on Thursday, 16 January 2025. Please read the Secretary-General’s remarks below: Honourable Kerrie D. Symmonds, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, Other Honourable Ministers and Other Heads of Delegation; Members of the Executive Management Committee and Other Staff…
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Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett at the Forty-Ninth meeting of the Community Council of Ministers
Honourable Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration of Belize, and Chair of the Community Council; Other Honourable Ministers and other Heads of Delegation; Deputy Secretary-General, other Members of EMC and Staff of the Secretariat; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my pleasure to welcome all of you to this Forty-Ninth Meeting of the Community Council…
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Community Council Meets in Guyana
The Fortieth Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council of Ministers is taking place at the CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana, today Monday 29 May 2017, with preparations for the upcoming 38th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government among matters listed for the Ministers’ attention. The 38th Meeting of Heads of Government is scheduled for Grenada on 4 – 6 July 2017, and…
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CARICOM reform moving apace: SG
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is proceeding apace with implementing the Community Strategic Plan 2015-2019, including the preparation of a Strategic Business Plan for the Secretariat, guided by the recently established Change Management Office. This assurance was given to the Community Council of Ministers by Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, CARICOM Secretary-General on Friday as he addressed the opening of the 37th…
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Challenges need resolute collective action – Minister Elrington
Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belize and Chairman of the Community Council of Ministers of CARICOM, addressing the 37th Meeting of the Council, Georgetown Guyana, 15 January 2016 – VIDEO “Our endeavors will demand perspicacity and resolution from all of us in leadership positions, given the very daunting challenges which now confront our world. Challenges which can…
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Trinidad and Tobago signs important protocol
“Trinidad and Tobago on Friday signed the Protocol to Amend Article 83 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy. This important Protocol clarifies the flexibility afforded to COTED (Council for Trade and Economic Development) in its administration of the Common External Tariff, which is a fundamental element of the CARICOM…
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