foreign and community relations
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Statement by the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG)
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) wishes to inform the Haitian public that it is not in any way involved in the political initiative called ‘Washington-Haiti-CARICOM Socio-Political Relief Solution organised by the Consensus des Assises du Dialogue Inter-Haïtien (CADIH)’. The EPG will continue its good offices to assist the government and Haitian stakeholders…
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CARICOM Election Observation Mission to The Bahamas conducts stakeholder engagements ahead of poll
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Ahead of the 12 May 2026 General Election in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) conducted stakeholder engagements as part of its assessment of the pre‑election environment and electoral preparations. CARICOM Election Observation Mission meeting with Mr. Harrison Thompson, Parliamentary Commissioner, and members of the Parliamentary Registration…
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CARICOM Secretary-General highlights central role of The Community Council at first high-level meeting of 2026
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgtetown Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has emphasised the central role of the Community Council of Ministers in advancing the regional integration agenda, as CARICOM convened its first high-level meeting of 2026 in Frigate Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis, Tuesday, 24 February 2026. The Council, CARICOM’s second-highest decision‑making body, convened its Sixteenth…
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CARICOM SG in Suriname for country’s Golden Jubilee Independence celebration
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, has joined the Government and people of Suriname in celebrating the country’s 50th Anniversary of Independence. Dr. Barnett is on a three-day official visit to the Dutch-speaking Member State from 24 -26 November to participate in activities marking this historic milestone. The Secretary-General attended a networking…
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CARICOM, OIF Deepen Dialogue on Security and Stability in Haiti
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – On Friday, 14 November 2025, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett welcomed a delegation of the Organisation of The Francophonie (OIF) to advance ongoing discussions between the organisations on support for peace and security in Haiti, in response to the ongoing multidimensional crisis. A handshake of goodwill between the CARICOM…
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STATEMENT by the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community on the crisis in Sudan
The Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community is gravely alarmed by the escalating conflict, immense suffering, displacement, tragic loss of life, and dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan. We stand firmly in solidarity with the people of Sudan and condemn in the strongest terms, the widespread atrocities, including mass killings and systematic sexual violence against civilians,…
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Message of Condolence | Passing of His Excellency Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan, former President of Suriname
The Caribbean Community mourns the passing of former President of the Republic of Suriname, His Excellency Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan, a distinguished statesman who dedicated a significant portion of his life to public service. President Venetiaan was a strong advocate for Caribbean regional integration. Under his leadership, Suriname took steps towards full membership in CARICOM, motivated by a deep belief in…
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CDF and Afreximbank Advance Strategic Partnership with New Climate-Focused Finance Facility
The collaboration between the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will be significantly advanced through the establishment of a new blended finance facility, the Green Growth, Resilience and Sustainability Facility (GRSF). This formed a critical part of the discussion at an introductory meeting between the CEO of the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF), Mr Rodinald Soomer, and…
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CARICOM Institutions Support Coordinated Recovery Efforts in Jamaica Following Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
Members of the High-Level team (left to right): Mr Daniel Best, Dr Lisa Indar, Ms Elizabeth Riley and Dr David Farrell (Credit: CDEMA) Monday, 3 November 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact, governments of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have dispatched aid and pledged financial support to assist in the response and recovery…
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CARICOM DSG pays a courtesy visit on Curacao Prime Minister
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – On Friday, 31 October 2025, Dr. Armstrong Alexis, Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), met with His Excellency Gilmar Simon Pisas, Prime Minister of Curacao, the Community’s newest Associate Member. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s office in Willemstad, following Dr. Alexis’ participation in statistics-related sessions that were held during…
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