foreign and community relations
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CARICOM and Indonesia strengthen links
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque described the presentation of credentials by Indonesia’s Ambassador as “a hallmark in relations” between the Community and Indonesia. His Excellency Drs. Dominicus Supratikto, became the first Ambassador of Indonesia to CARICOM when he presented his letters of credence to the Secretary-General on Wednesday at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters, Georgetown, Guyana. Ambassador Supratikto is…
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Slovenia, CARICOM forging closer relations
The Republic of Slovenia and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are moving to further deepen relations. New Ambassador of Slovenia to CARICOM, His Excellency Stanislav Vidovič, in a ceremony for the presentation of his credentials to Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, Wednesday, pointed to several areas for closer cooperation including sustainable development, environmental issues, climate change and economic integration. He said as a member…
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Joint Statement of the Inaugural High-Level Meeting between the Republic of Korea and the Caribbean Community(CARICOM)
The Inaugural High-Level Meeting between the Republic of Korea (Korea) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on 27 February 2017. The Republic of Korea was represented by His Excellency Mr. Lim Sung-nam, First Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Korea, the CARICOM Secretariat by Ambassador Manorma Soeknandan, CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, and CARICOM Member States by Ambassadors,…
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CARICOM and Switzerland – a potential model for north-south cooperation
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community Ambassador Irwin La Rocque accepted the Letters of Credence of His Excellency Didier Chassot, Plenipotentiary Representative of Switzerland to CARICOM on 6 February 2017, deepening CARICOM’s relationship with Switzerland. In indicating his aspiration for a concrete programme of cooperation, Amb. LaRocque identified environmental protection, renewable energy, financial services, tourism and agri-business as areas of…
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CARICOM-Chile to step up Climate Change co-operation
CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit on Tuesday led discussions between CARICOM Leaders and Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet, during the 37th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Georgetown Guyana. In welcoming remarks, Prime Minister Skerrit praised the strong focus by the Chilean President on improving the plight of women and children. He also highlighted Chile’s leadership role…
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Chile’s President arrives in Guyana for meetings with CARICOM Heads
Chile’s President, Michelle Bachelet, today arrived in Guyana as the 37th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Governments of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) opened in Georgetown. President Bachelet was received at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport by Guyana’s Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo along with her delegation of approximately 70 persons. Speaking with the Government Information Agency just prior…
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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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9th UK-Caribbean forum opens in Grand Bahama
Freeport, Bahamas – Prime Minister Perry Christie is expected to officially open the 9th United Kingdom-Caribbean Forum in Grand Bahama tonight signaling what is expected to be two days of exhaustive talks on hot topics such as education, migration, energy, security and foreign policies. The high-level Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting, which includes the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, CARICOM Heads of…
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CARICOM-UK Forum frank and cordial
Foreign Ministers of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary ended two sessions of “frank and cordial” talks in Freeport, The Bahamas at the Ninth Caribbean UK Forum. Co-Chairs Honourable Fred Mitchell, Foreign Minister of The Bahamas and the Rt Honourable Phillip Hammond, Foreign Secretary of the UK both expressed their satisfaction at the discussions during a…
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Chile committed to strengthening CARICOM ties
Chile has reconfirmed its commitment to building strong ties with Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for promotion of economic development and people’s well being. New Chilean Ambassador to CARICOM H.E. Claudio Rojas Rachel outlined his country’s position when he presented his Letters of Credence to CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque at the headquarters of the CARICOM Secretariat…
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