This extended version of Beyond the Bay Leaf presents a step-by-step visual explanation of the key ideas introduced in the story. The video outlines how the CARICOM Single Market and Economy supports producers in expanding across the Region.
From a family recipe in Grenada to a café shelf in Bridgetown, Beyond the Bay Leaf follows Celia’s journey as heritage becomes regional opportunity. Through the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, small producers can access new markets, strengthen resilience, and share products across the region.
We need to bring focused intent on making our partnerships inclusiveand for our people to connect or re-connect for partnerships to thrive. CARICOM remains committed to work side by side with the African Union to ensure that the partnerships are broad based and include specifically young people and women.
COMMUNIQUE
The Forty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 6-8 July under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Thank you, colleagues.
Let me acknowledge Senator Janice Allen, representing the Leader of the Opposition,
Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General,
Chief Ministers and Ministers of Government,
Members of the Judiciary,
Outgoing Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, closed out her six-month tenure with a rallying cry for regional solidarity and action in the face of global uncertainty.
"We remain upbeat about the future and continue to engage different processes to ensure that changes are implemented. After all, we are ‘the now,’ and we continue to be hopeful that we can collectively bridge the divide and solve any differences so we can effectively drive regional integration.” - Odane Brooks, CARICOM Youth Ambassador (Jamaica)
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.
Jamaica will host the Forty-ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from 6-8 July in Montego Bay, under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica.
23 young people from 13 Member States participating in specialised training on CSME