CARICOM Secretary General, Carla Barnett, on the occasion of World Environment Day
Georgetown (CARICOM): Plastic pollution has wide-ranging consequences for CARICOM states. Plastics threaten marine biodiversity, including sea turtles, seabirds, and fish as well as coral reefs which are vital to marine life and coastal protection. Plastic pollution harms the fishing industry, a critical source of food and livelihoods in many CARICOM countries. Lost fishing gear and plastic waste can damage equipment.
CARICOM Ambassadors Discuss Haiti Crisis with UN Secretary General
CARICOM May 6, 2025
Georgetown (CARICOM): The members of the Caucus of CARICOM Ambassadors to the United Nations met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to express their concerns about the deteriorating situation in Haiti and to explore ways to continue to support the country as it attempts to stem armed violence and restore constitutional authority.
Harmonised approach to Labour policies crucial to free movement within CARICOM
Georgetown (CARICOM): CARICOM Ministers of Labour have agreed to a harmonised and sustained approach to matters related to labour that impact the free movement of people within the Community.
CARICOM: Impact of the Global Crises on the Caribbean
April 6, 2025 1, Georgetown (CARICOM): The transcript of the Statement from the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the impact of the global crises on the Caribbean.
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave
Georgetown (CARICOM): The CARICOM Reparations Commission stands in solidarity with the global community in observing the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, a poignant moment to reflect on the horrors of this dark chapter in human history.
“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.
