Caribbean Community. Security Build Up in the Region
Georgetown (CARICOM) Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met and discussed various issues on the regional agenda including the increased security build up in the Caribbean and the potential impacts on Member States. Save in respect of Trinidad and Tobago who reserved its position, Heads agreed on the following:
CARICOM heads of government on the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
Georgetown (CARICOM/Outline July 8th): We, the Heads of Government of CARICOM, are profoundly distressed by the escalating and appalling situation in Gaza, now an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.
CARICOM leaders call for unity to combat gang violence and strengthen security
Caribbean Life July 17, 2025, Kingston (Caribbean Life): At the Heads of Government Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting held at the Montego Bay, Caribbean leaders unanimously decided that the region needs to be safeguarded against crime.
CARICOM urged to tackle misinformation and strengthen regional justice framework
Georgetown (CARICOM): Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados has made an urgent call for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to confront two mounting threats to the Region’s existence, the spread of fake news and the persistent challenge of citizen insecurity.
Think strategically, focus on values that unite us – CARICOM Chair
Kingston (CARICOM): Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has challenged the Region to think strategically and focus on the values of unity in the current global environment.
“Our future lies in cooperation,” CARICOM 52nd Anniversary
CARICOM July 5, 2025, Brodgetown (CARICOM): As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) marks its 52nd anniversary, Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica, has underscored the centrality of unity and cooperation for the Region’s future.
CARICOM, Palestine mark milestone in diplomatic relations
Bridgetown (CARICOM): On Tuesday, 2 July, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the State of Palestine marked a significant milestone in their diplomatic relations with the accreditation of Palestine’s first Ambassador to CARICOM.
Global environment creates opportunity for CARICOM
Bridgetown (CARICOM): The current global environment provides an opportunity for Africa and the Caribbean to build on shared values and interests, and forge a path towards collective action, Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General said.
CARICOM statement on the Situation in Gaza and the Middle East
Georgetown (CARICOM): The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) is deeply distressed by the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the alarming tensions across the Middle East, which threaten global stability.
CARICOM urges trade ministers to explore new trade markets
Georgetown (CARICOM): The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Carla Barnett, urged regional trade ministers to deepen existing markets, explore new ones, and diversify economic relations in response to evolving geopolitical and tariff challenges.
