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.
CARICOM Welcomes Declaration of the Second Decade for People of African Descent
CARICOM January 14, 2025, Georgetown (CARICOM): CARICOM Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, says the Community welcomes the 17 December United Nations Declaration of a Second International Decade for People of African Descent, which began on 1 January 2025.
CARICOM Chair invites region to CARIFESTA XV: August 2025
Georgetown (CARICOM): CARICOM Chair, Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, says CARIFESTA XV will be an ideal platform for the region to build resilience through a celebration of the Community’s rich, diverse cultures.
CARICOM: Region remains committed to long-term plan for peace and security in Haiti
CARICOM December 31, 2024 Georgetown (CARICOM): “The Community remains committed to collaborating with Haiti in its pursuit of lasting peace, security, economic prosperity and social progress, which are stepping stones to the quality of life that the people of Haiti fully deserve and the prosperity and advancement to which all Caribbean citizens aspire.“ Ahead […]
CARICOM Secretary-General, Carla Barnett. Cuba-CARICOM Day Celebration
Georgetown (CARICOM): CARICOM Secretary-General, Carla Barnett, is on a three-day official visit to Cuba, 9-11 December, to participate in the International Conference 2024-Decade of Afro-descendants and several high-level meetings with representatives of the Government of Cuba.
CARICOM identifies COP29 Ministerial Champions
Baku (CARICOM): The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has identified Ministerial Champions for key negotiation areas during the Twenty-Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which began 11 November in Baku, Azerbaijan.
