“Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence”. Theme for CARIFESTA XV
CARICOM March 23, 2025, Bridgetown (CARICOM): Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, Barbados, Shantal Munro-Knight, says the country is ready to welcome the Region and the world to CARIFESTA XV from 22 to 31 August, which will be staged under the theme “Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence.”
Face-to-face discussion on reparatory justice is absolutely important
Georgetown (CARICOM): CARICOM leaders have agreed that a face-to-face conversation on reparations with all stakeholders is essential. This was stated by CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley. She highlighted leaders’ continued advocacy for reparatory justice and underscored that the issue is a high priority for the body.
Gang violence should be regarded as acts of terrorism and a threat to democracy in the Caribbean
Bridgetown (CARICOM): Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries must adopt a strong stance on incidents of gang violence, stating that they “must now be regarded as acts of terrorism”.
Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government
Bridgetown (CARICOM): Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government will meet in Barbados 19-21 February 2025, for their 48th Regular Meeting.
Upcoming CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting will assess rapidly-changing global landscape
Georgetown (CARICOM): CARICOM Secretary-General, Carla Barnett, saidthatHeads of Governmentwillassesschallengesarising in therapidlychanging global contextwhentheymeet in Barbados from 19-21 February 2025 forthe 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference.
CARICOM remains a key advocate for Haiti
CARICOM February 9, 2025, Georgetown (CARICOM): The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continues to play a significant role in supporting Haiti, including advocating with the international community for increased funding for security and humanitarian relief in Haiti, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Foreign and Community Relations within the CARICOM Secretariat, Elizabeth Solomon has said.
In an interview ahead of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM to be held from 19-21 February in Bridgetown, Barbados, ASG Solomon underscored the importance of the meeting to discuss, among other important issues, CARICOM’s continued support to Haiti.
CARICOM set stage for coordination on multilateral environmental issues
Georgetown (CARICOM): The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) must remain unified and assertive in advocating for solutions that address the vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States (SIDs).
Historic Step taken on Ocean Governance in the Wider Caribbean
Georgetown (CARICOM): The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) for the Wider Caribbean has been officially activated and will commence its activities this year, marking a significant achievement in advancing the sustainable management of marine resources in the region.
New Institute of Maroon and Indigenous Studies
Georgetown (Caricom): Professor Hilary Beckles, The University of West Indies (UWI) Vice-Chancellor and Chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has welcomed the recommendation from Jamaica’s Maroon community to establish a new institute to research, document and share the rich history, culture and contribution of Maroon and Indigenous people.
CARICOM pleased to note the decision of the US Government to remove Cuba from the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
Statement (CARICOM): The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is pleased to note the decision of the Government of the United States of America, on 14 January 2025, to issue a certification of rescission of the Republic of Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.
