Foreign Policy and Community Relations
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STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community | Israeli Strike in Doha, Qatar
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) condemns in the strongest terms the recent Israeli strike on residential premises in Doha, Qatar. This act of aggression constitutes a flagrant disregard for international law and a clear and dangerous violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar. The strike occurred at a time when Qatar has been working as a…
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Incoming CARICOM Chair urges action-driven CARICOM-Africa partnership
“What was once a devastating tragedy for our people – the Atlantic Slave Trade – should now be translated into the Atlantic Bridge, a bridge of hope, a bridge of advancement, a bridge that will ensure that our people take their rightful place in this world.” This sentiment was expressed by the Incoming Chairman of CARICOM, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew,…
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STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community | Draft UNSC Resolution on Increased Security Assistance for Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with great interest and anticipation the recent tabling of a draft United Nations Security Council resolution by the penholders, the United States and Panama, on further security assistance as requested by Haiti and recommended by the U.N. Secretary General. This initiative comes at a critical moment in the continuing degeneration of the insecurity and humanitarian…
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ARRIVAL STATEMENT | CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Parliamentary Elections of Jamaica
By way of communication dated 24 July 2025, the Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica advised Member States of Jamaica’s upcoming General Parliamentary Elections, constitutionally due on or before September 2025, and invited the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to field a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe its conduct. Subsequently, on 10 August 2025, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew…
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STATEMENT from the CARICOM Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) | Israel’s Seizure and Control of Gaza
The Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community remains deeply distressed by the escalating violence and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. In light of recent developments, we reiterate the grave concern expressed by the Forty-Ninth Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM over the immense, unabated suffering and tragic loss of civilian lives, particularly of women and…
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CARICOM Secretary-General delivers remarks at AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum | 28 July 2025 |St George’s, Grenada
We need to bring focused intent on making our partnerships inclusiveand for our people to connect or re-connect for partnerships to thrive. CARICOM remains committed to work side by side with the African Union to ensure that the partnerships are broad based and include specifically young people and women. Her Excellency Dame Cécile La Grenade, Governor-General of Grenada Honourable Dickon…
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Message of Condolence | CARICOM Mourns the Passing of Ambassador A Missouri Sherman-Peter
It is with great sadness that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has learnt of the recent passing of Ambassador A Missouri Sherman-Peter of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Ambassador Sherman-Peter was a luminary in regional and international diplomacy, with a career spanning significant roles that profoundly impacted the Caribbean’s engagement on the global stage. She served with distinction as CARICOM Permanent…
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COMMUNIQUE | Forty-ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community | Montego Bay, Jamaica
COMMUNIQUE The Forty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 6-8 July under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. Members of the Conference in attendance were: Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; Honourable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of…
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Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General | Opening Ceremony – 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government | Montego Bay, Jamaica | 6 July 2025
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Honourable Mia Mottley, SC, MP, Prime Minister of Barbados and Outgoing Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government of CARICOM;…
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Colombia has a new Ambassador to CARICOM
CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, on 1 July, welcomed His Excellency Graybern Livingston Forbes, Ambassador of Colombia to the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, where he presented his Letter of Credence. In remarks, the Secretary-General stated “Your accreditation reflects the deep commitment and shared values that both CARICOM and Colombia place on our long-standing partnership. This is particularly important…
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