Foreign Policy and Community Relations
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Message of Condolence | Fatalities at Citadelle Laferrière, Haiti |
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the Government and People of the Republic of Haiti in mourning the tragic deaths of an estimated 30 people, following the stampede at the historic Citadelle Laferrière, on Saturday 11 April 2026. CARICOM expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and hopes for the speedy recovery of those injured. These sentiments were also directly conveyed…
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CARICOM Represents on the Global Stage in Reforming the United Nations
In a year defined by reflection and renewal across the multilateral system, Ambassador Brian Wallace of Jamaica, an active member of the CARICOM Caucus in New York, is driving reform through the UN 80 Initiative. Ambassador Wallace has emerged as a steady and inclusive leader at the heart of one of the United Nations’ most consequential reform efforts. As Co-Chair…
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Message of Condolence | Passing of H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of the Republic of Suriname
The Caribbean Community is deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who served as the ninth President of the Republic of Suriname from 2020 to 2025. The former President represented his country with distinction in the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community serving as Chairman from July to December 2022 . During the…
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CARICOM Secretary-General holds discussions with Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett held discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, H.E. Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Mapy on Thursday 19 March, in the margins of the First CELAC-Africa High-Level Forum in Bogotá, Colombia. Their discussions centered around regional collaboration across Africa, the Caribbean and South America; efforts to strengthen democracy, peace and development; South-South cooperation; climate change…
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COMMUNIQUE – Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM |24 -27 February 2026
COMMUNIQUE The Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, from 24 – 27 February, under the chairmanship of the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister. Members of the Conference in attendance were: Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister, Antigua and Barbuda; Honourable Philip Davis, Prime Minister, The…
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT | CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the 2026 General Election of Barbados
In response to an invitation extended by the Government of Barbados on 27 January 2026, CARICOM deployed a three-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Election, which took place on 11 February 2026. The Mission comprises senior electoral officials from three CARICOM Member States, namely, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, and Jamaica, who are supported by three members…
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STATEMENT by the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) |End of the Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti
The CARICOM Heads of Government note that the Transitional Presidential Council of Haiti has stepped down at the end of its two-year tenure, and that Prime Minister Didier Fils Aimé and the Council of Ministers have assumed responsibility for the governance of Haiti. It is expected that this would be a short interim period focused on improving the security environment,…
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ARRIVAL STATEMENT | CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Election of Barbados | 11 February 2026
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has mounted a three-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Election of Barbados, scheduled for 11 February 2026. The Mission was deployed in response to an invitation extended by the Government of Barbados, issued via a letter dated 27 January 2026. The team will be in the country from 5 to13 February 2026.…
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STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community | Ongoing Turmoil in the Haitian Executive
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with great concern the internal turmoil taking place at the highest levels of the Haitian state at this delicate point in time when stability and level-headedness in decision-making, and prioritization of the well-being of the Haitian people, are urgently required of members of the Haitian executive. In accordance with the provisions of the founding decree…
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STATEMENT BY THE BUREAU OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF CARICOM
The Bureau of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has noted with concern the proclamation issued by the Government of the United States on 16 December 2025 imposing partial entry restrictions on nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and the Commonwealth of Dominica. The Bureau recognises the right of countries to implement policies regulating entry to…
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