Fifty years is a noteworthy accomplishment for an integration movement, particularly in a Region which has its foundation on colonialism and in which Member States continue to grapple with prevailing issues of climate change, crime, poverty, and unemployment. Notwithstanding, Caribbean countries con...

Haiti The security situation in Haiti “is appalling,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, recalling his recent visit to the fragile nation. He called for swift action at a time when the humanitarian needs are “soaring”. And although “there is not yet the political solution in sight”, the ...

The Grand Anse Declaration refers to a significant political development in the history of the Commonwealth Caribbean Region. It was adopted on 12 July 1989 during the Heads of Government Conference held in Grand Anse, Grenada.   Leaders from various Caribbean countries attended the conference, i...

Wednesday, 5 July 2023 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown):  CARICOM Leaders braved the inclement weather in Trinidad and Tobago for a commemorative ceremony in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, which gave birth to the regional organ...

The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of CARICOM. The University of the West Indies salutes the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on its 50th anniversary. On July 4, 1973 at Chag...

CARICOM DAY | 4th July 2023 “50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build on” It is an honour and a pleasure to extend warm greetings on the occasion of CARICOM Day which this year takes on added significance as it marks the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Car...

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is a regional institution that is geared at developing the human capital of the Caribbean people. It provides:  syllabuses of the highest quality;  valid and reliable examinations and certificates of international repute for students of all ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation is pleased to extend greetings to all the people of the Caribbean Community on the occasion of CARICOM Day 2023. This year is of special significance as it marks the Golden Jubilee of the founding of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), wh...

The CARICOM Youth Ambassador Programme (CYAP) marks its 30th anniversary this year. The CYAP was initially the Regional Youth Ambassador Programme (RYAP) and was launched at the Conference of Heads of Government during the 20th Anniversary of signing the Treaty of Chaguaramas in 1993.  &nb...

Remarks by Ms. Renee Atwell, Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador Corps at the commemorative activities at Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, 4 July 2023 Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, As we celebrate CARICOM’s golden jubilee, it is an opportune time to reflect on West Indian excellence and t...