governance
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CARICOM, UNDP, UN-DPPA partner for third electoral observation workshop in Guyana
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) This year, eleven Caribbean nations will hold electoral processes, marking a critical opportunity for strengthening democracies and inclusive participation across the Region. In this context, representatives from CARICOM electoral management bodies attended a two-day workshop from March 26-27 in Georgetown, Guyana, aimed at enhancing their skills in electoral observation and strengthening their…
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Governance mechanisms of CARICOM need reform – Prime Minister Mottley
Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Hon, Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, said that there is need for reform of the governance mechanisms of CARICOM. Prime Minister Mottley raised the issue of governance of the Region in her address to the opening of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on…
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Statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Ongoing Transitional Governance Process in Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has followed with deep concern the transitional governance process in its Member State, Haiti. CARICOM recognises the dedicated contribution of former Prime Minister Garry Conille and looks forward to an early meeting with the new Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and continued dialogue with the leaders of the Government of Haiti. With the passage of time, the…
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Remarks by Ambassador Wayne McCook | Regional Policy Meeting, St. Philip, Barbados| 8 October 2024
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Assistant Secretary-General for the Directorate of CARICOM Single Market and Trade, Ambassador Wayne McCook delivered remarks at the opening of the Caribbean Policy Development Centre’s Regional Policy Meeting on Tuesday 8 October 2024 at the Crane Resort in St. Philip Barbados, under the theme, “Envisioning Caribbean development over the next 50 years and…
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CCJ affirms Professor Ventose’s right to vote in Barbados
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) (on Sunday) ordered that Saint Lucian, Professor Eddy Ventose, is to be added to the register of voters in Barbados. The Court declared that it was satisfied that the legal and regulatory conditions for his registration have been met. The Court then ordered the Chief Electoral Officer, who participated in the hearing, to ensure that Professor…
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CARICOM governance structure earmarked for review
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community at their 31st Regular Meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica decided to have another look at the Community’s governance structure. To this end, they agreed to establish a special committee to conduct a review of several proposals on governance structures that were brought to the conference table. This…
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