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  • Photo of CARICOM Launches Young Professional Network to support youth in navigating CSME

    CARICOM Launches Young Professional Network to support youth in navigating CSME

    “Across CARICOM, young people are driving innovations in technology, transforming the creative industries, championing climate action, and reimagining how our societies can thrive. This cohort of Young Professionals reflects that diversity and dynamism.” Dr Carla Barnett | Secretary-General | CARICOM Friday, 17 October 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): Twenty-three young professionals from 12 CARICOM Member States have strengthened their knowledge…

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  • Photo of CARICOM Young Professionals Return for a Week of Inspiration, Innovation, and Impact!

    CARICOM Young Professionals Return for a Week of Inspiration, Innovation, and Impact!

    From 13–17 October, the CARICOM Secretariat will once again come alive with youthful energy when participants of the CARICOM Young Professionals Programme (CYPP) reunite for an exciting week of in-person activities, spirited debates, and forward-thinking presentations. This vibrant gathering marks the culmination of four intense months, which provided the CARICOM nationals aged 22 to 35 with the tools and insights…

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  • Photo of PM Skerrit: “Free Movement is a Win-Win for Regional Growth”

    PM Skerrit: “Free Movement is a Win-Win for Regional Growth”

    “I am hopeful that our other CARICOM Member States will soon join us in this historic step so that we can realise the full promise of a true Caribbean Community.” Prime Minister of Dominica, the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit On 1 October 2025, Dominica officially joined Barbados, Belize and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in implementing “Full-Free Movement” for CARICOM nationals.…

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  • Photo of PM Mottley: “Barbados Joins Regional Free Movement Initiative with Pride and Purpose”

    PM Mottley: “Barbados Joins Regional Free Movement Initiative with Pride and Purpose”

    “This supports jobs, supports public services, and supports our future.” Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Mottley As of Wednesday, 1 October 2025, Barbados joins Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in fully implementing the free movement of nationals among these Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states. This landmark step marks a new chapter in regional integration and mobility.…

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  • Photo of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ready for Full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

    Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ready for Full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

    Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- will implement full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from Wednesday, 1 October 2025. This means that nationals of these four countries will not be limited to temporary entry of up to six months, or to work under the CARICOM skills regime. Nationals from these…

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  • Photo of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines move towards full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

    Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines move towards full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

    Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work and remain indefinitely in the…

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  • Photo of CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South cooperation

    CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South cooperation

    CARICOM and Colombia trade negotiators concluded the second round of negotiations to update the CARICOM-Colombia Trade and Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (TECA), in Bogota, Colombia on 10 September 2025. The negotiations, which took place over two days, covered the expansion of preferential market access for agricultural and industrial products as well as institutional issues. The CARICOM negotiating Co Chair,…

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  • Photo of Secretary-General Barnett highlights CARICOM’s New Pathways for Youth Leadership at CARIFESTA XV Youth Village

    Secretary-General Barnett highlights CARICOM’s New Pathways for Youth Leadership at CARIFESTA XV Youth Village

    The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is charting bold new territory in youth engagement with transformative strategies to empower the next generation of Caribbean leaders. During a visit to the CARIFESTA XV Youth Village on Monday 25 August, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett reaffirmed the Community’s commitment to placing young voices at the heart of regional development. With the theme “Caribbean Roots.…

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  • Photo of CARIFESTA XV Ignites the Creative and Entrepreneurial Spirit across the Caribbean 

    CARIFESTA XV Ignites the Creative and Entrepreneurial Spirit across the Caribbean 

    CARIFESTA XV is more than a celebration of Caribbean culture.  It is a powerful catalyst for economic prosperity and creative resilience. In an exchange with CARICOM Secretariat Communications Manager Dike Noel, Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett affirms the festival’s vital role in shaping a brighter future for Caribbean entrepreneurs.  “CARIFESTA creates lasting opportunities that empower entrepreneurs and contribute to their long-term…

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  • Photo of CARIFESTA XV Opens in Barbados with a Spectacular Celebration of Caribbean Culture

    CARIFESTA XV Opens in Barbados with a Spectacular Celebration of Caribbean Culture

    The vibrant spirit of Caribbean culture came alive on Friday 22 August at Queen’s Park, in Bridgetown, Barbados, as the Opening Ceremony of CARIFESTA XV marked the triumphant return of the Region’s premier arts festival. After an extended hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) is back, bringing together artists, cultural leaders, and enthusiasts from…

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