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.

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