Dr. Carla Barnett
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CARICOM committed to ensuring girls participate in regional strategies as architects of change – Secretary-General
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett said Thursday that CARICOM is committed to ensuring girls and young women participate in the implementation of regional strategies, “not as afterthoughts, but as architects of change”. She was at the time addressing the opening activities to mark the Region’s 10th observance of CARICOM Girls in ICT Day. Activities were held virtually and in-person at…
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Empower, Educate, Elevate Girls to Build Future-Ready CARICOM – SG at Girls in ICT Day Event
Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, used elements of the regional theme of Girls In ICT Day 2026 – empower, educate, and elevate – to define what Member States must continue to do to build a Caribbean Community that is being rapidly reshaped by technology. Girls in ICT Day, Thursday, 23 April, was celebrated by the Caribbean Community under the theme “Empower,…
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South-South cooperation important for implementation of ABAS – CARICOM SG
“South-South cooperation, including SIDS-to-SIDS cooperation, and triangular cooperation are important means of implementation for the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS. They provide opportunities for knowledge-sharing, capacity building, technology transfer and solidarity among developing countries, and should be strengthened to support the achievement of resilient prosperity in SIDS.”- Para 32J Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS)” Beneficial implementation of…
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CARICOM Secretary-General provides insights into upcoming 50th Regular Heads of Government Meeting
As the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM convenes later this month, the focus remains firmly on enhancing the quality of life for citizens through deeper regional cooperation and inclusive, sustainable development. Preparations are well advanced for the milestone Meeting, which will be held from 24–27 February in St. Kitts and Nevis under the…
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CARICOM Calls for Urgent Action on NCDs Amid Climate and Economic Pressures
Ending the epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is a daunting but not an insurmountable task that will require increased investment, innovative financing, stronger partnerships, and policy action, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, said Thursday. Speaking at a High-Level Breakfast on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health in the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,…
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Strengthened partnerships, multi-stakeholder approach needed to address climate mobility – CARICOM SG
“The way forward must include strengthened partnerships and a multi-stakeholder approach to address climate mobility. This means helping people to stay in their communities by addressing the environmental drivers, providing protection and humanitarian assistance for those who move, and facilitating well-managed mobility out of harm’s way.” – Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General (l) with CARICOM…
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‘Sow seeds of change to harvest a more resilient, food-secure Caribbean’ – CARICOM SG rallies Region ahead of Caribbean Week of Agriculture
“This forum reminds us that agriculture is not only about food production. It is about building meaningful relationships, creating jobs, empowering youth and women, and ensuring that every Caribbean citizen has access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.” – Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, has extended an invitation to all stakeholders to attend the 19th…
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CARICOM Secretary-General lauds work of 5Cs on milestone anniversary
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) celebrated its 20th anniversary on 25 June 2025, with a banquet and award ceremony. The CCCCC is at the forefront of the Caribbean’s climate resilience movement, working with governments, communities, international and regional partners to advance sustainable development and strengthen the Region’s capacity to adapt to the ever-evolving impacts of climate change. In a message to mark the occasion, Dr.…
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49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Jamaica will host the Forty-ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from 6-8 July in Montego Bay, under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. Prime Minister Holness will assume the six-month chairmanship of the Community on 1 July 2025, succeeding the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley,…
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Message from Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, on the occasion of World Environment Day 2025
The threat to our natural environment remains real, and the impact on the health and livelihoods of our people cannot be ignored. On this World Environment Day, CARICOM remains engaged and committed to tackling this pressing environmental challenge. Plastic pollution has wide-ranging consequences for CARICOM states. Plastics threaten marine biodiversity, including sea turtles, seabirds, and fish as well as coral…
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