For the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the impact of climate change is a reality and not academic, manifesting as a sobering reminder especially during the hurricane season that lasts from July to November.
The governments of Japan, and the Republic of Colombia have appointed new Ambassadors to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The accreditation ceremonies took place on Tuesday, July 1, at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana.
CARICOM Secretary-General accepted the Letter of Credence from the new Ambassador of Japan to CARICOM, His Excellency Dr. UMEZAWA Akima noting that the CARICOM Secretariat headquarters, funded by Japan, stands as a testament to the enduring strength of CARICOM-Japan relations.
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat has welcomed an initiative of the CARICOM Committee of Central Bank Governors and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), that will create a regional green finance taxonomy.
Effective today, 1 July 2025, Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
As we prepare for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, Prime Minister Holness has shared a message outlining his vision and priorities for the Community.
"Although the [Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre] is charged with the responsibility of leading the Region's technical work associated with climate change, it behoves all of us as a Community to redouble our efforts to protect our planet and secure the prosperity of our people."
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) celebrated its 20th anniversary on 25 June 2025, with a banquet and award ceremony.
The CCCCC is at the forefront of the Caribbean’s climate resilience movement, working with governments, communities, international and regional partners to advance sustainable development and strengthen the Region’s capacity to adapt to the ever-evolving impacts of climate change.
The upcoming Forty-Ninth Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government will place emphasis on improving regional security, enhancing food and nutrition security and combatting climate change, CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, said.
The Meeting convenes 6-8 July, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, with Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as the Chair. Prime Minister Holness assumes the six-month rotating Chairmanship of the Community on 1 July 2025.
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) institution mandated to coordinate the Caribbean’s response to climate change, is proud to announce the celebration of its 20th Anniversary.
This milestone marks two decades of steadfast leadership, scientific innovation, meaningful collaboration, and measurable progress in advancing climate resilience across the Caribbean.
Two major highlights of the hub are the video messages from the Incoming Chair, Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica.
“We are not interested in inheriting a planet in crisis wrapped in promises. We want to help manage it—now.”
This was the call to action from St Kitts and Nevis CARICOM Youth Ambassador (CYA), Aquanjé Robinson, during his remarks at the opening of the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025, which was held in St. Kitts and Nevis from 25 – 30 May.