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CARICOM Heads of Government recommit efforts to combat NCDs with launch of ‘Caribbean moves’ campaign
(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 27, 2018– Leaders within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) attending the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York met for close to an hour this morning (Thursday, September 27) at a High-Level Breakfast Meeting to assess the progress made in combating Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)…
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CARICOM Secretary-General hosts Estonia delegation
The Secretary-General of CARICOM, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, and senior officials of the CARICOM Secretariat met with Ambassador Margus Kolga of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, to discuss cooperation between CARICOM and Estonia in information and communications technology, including e-government initiatives to benefit CARICOM Member States. Ambassador Kolga was accompanied by Ms. Mari Tomingas, also from…
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A year that will have a lasting impact – CARICOM Secretary-General
End of Year Message by the Secretary-General o f the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque There is no doubt that the events of 2017 will have a lasting impact on our Community. The ravaging effects of this year’s hurricane season will cast a long shadow over our Community for some time yet. Six of our Members and several…
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CARICOM SG makes case for climate-resilient rebuilding of hurricane-damaged islands
CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque presenting remarks. Also at the Head Table are UNDP Administrator Mr Achim Steiner (l) and Director of UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean Ms Jessica Faieta. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque at the Technical Consultations for the CARICOM-UN High Level Conference at UN Headquarters, New York on Monday: We must…
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CSME remains only viable option for economic growth – CARICOM SG
As Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government prepare to receive an overview on the CARICOM Single Market and Economic (CSME), Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque stated that it remained the only workable option for economic growth. Our Member States remain resolute that it is the only viable option for sustained economic growth. While we have made progress, there is no denying…
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End of Year Message by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown) CARICOM Secretary-General, Amb. Irwin LaRocque, in his end-of-year message, reiterated the value of the integration movement in providing an improved standard of living for CARICOM citizens. The provision of an even better service to citizens was at the core of our Community’s efforts, he said. These included delivery of better health systems, improving the…
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