ARICOM continues to uphold democratic traditions in the Region by deploying Election Observation Missions (CEOMs) at the request of Member States. These missions provide an independent, impartial, and honest assessment of the preparations for and conduct of General Elections. Suriname invited CARICOM to observe its General Elections on May 25, 2025.
The sustainable agenda that is being pursued at the national and regional levels, is for the future of our youths, says Senator the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Georgetown, Guyana - The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is saddened at the passing of Hayden Blades of Barbados, a former regional public servant.
Mr. Blades contributed immensely to several key regional institutions, including the CARICOM Secretariat, where he served for more than twenty years, including as Director for Trade, Agriculture, Export Promotion, and Air and Sea Transportation.
The CARICOM Environment and Natural Resources Policy Framework (CENRPF) is a strategic blueprint for sustainable environmental stewardship across the Caribbean Community.
READ MOREBarbados CARICOM Youth Ambassador Ashley Lashley says CARIFESTA XV, slated for 22-31 August 2025 in Barbados, will be an ideal platform to propel Caribbean artists.
The project aligns with Barbados’ wider goals under the CARICOM 25 by 2025 (now 25 X 2030) agenda to reduce food imports and improve youth engagement in agriculture.
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) This year, eleven Caribbean nations will hold electoral processes, marking a critical opportunity for strengthening democracies and inclusive participation across the Region.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Office with responsibility for Culture, Barbados, Senator the Honourable 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."
The Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, will lead a review of the telecommunications environment in the Region. Prime Minister Mitchell is Lead Head of Government with responsibility for Science and Technology in the CARICOM Quasi Cabinet.
The Hon. Mia Mottley, Chair of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Barbados, says no Caribbean national can afford to miss CARIFESTA XV, which is slated for 22 - 31 August 2025 in Barbados.
She describes the event as the ultimate Caribbean experience for CARICOM nationals and visitors from the international community: "You're going to get from fashion to food, from music to dance, to sculpture…all kinds of creative expression."