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Remarks by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General, CARICOM on the occasion of the Opening Ceremony of the Forty-Sixth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM
It is a distinct pleasure to address you at this Opening Ceremony of the Forty-Sixth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). I am particularly pleased to welcome you to Georgetown, Guyana, the seat of the CARICOM Secretariat, the Headquarters of the Community, where we have enjoyed the warm hospitality of the Government and People of Guyana for over fifty years.
Secretary-General's End of Year Message
This has been a landmark year for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as we marked the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the original Treaty of Chaguaramas with festivities across the Region. The occasion allowed us to reflect on our accomplishments and recommit to the vision of the CARICOM’s founders.
Remarks By Dr. Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for the Opening Ceremony of the Accra Reparations Conference, 14 November 2023
Excellencies;
Distinguished Participants and Guests;
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Much achieved in past 50 years – CARICOM Secretary-General
Following is an edited version of a presentation by Dr. Carla N Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, at a symposium ‘CARICOM at 50’ hosted by UWI St Augustine on April 14, 2023.
CARICOM at the Crossroads: Rising to the Challenge of a New Era
– Dr. Carla N. Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General
Secretary-General's Message for the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government
DR. CARLA N. BARNETT SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARICOM FOR THE FORTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM)
This Forty-Fifth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Governments is one of the most anticipated engagements on our Community’s calendar this year, as it coincides with the major milestone of CARICOM’s 50th Anniversary.
Remarks By CARICOM Secretary-General At Opening of 26th Meeting of COFCOR
“In a world where multi-lateral rules-based systems are under strain, CARICOM, as small states, must rely more than ever on focused and coordinated diplomacy based on those principles on which we are founded. We must bolster our relations with like-minded states, and continue to advocate for multilateralism, including a reformed United Nations.” – CARICOM Secretary-General
Effective strategies to combat crime require data, research and financing – CARICOM Secretary-General
As CARICOM Heads of Government begin a regional symposium to address crime and violence as a public health issue in Port of Spain, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on Monday, 16 April, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has said that timely implementation of solutions to address the underlying causes will require human and financial resources, data and research.