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Youth voices integral to advancing CSME - CARICOM Social Development Advisor

“This initiative was developed to strengthen youth participation and empowerment in regional development, a CARICOM Strategic Plan priority. We worked diligently to build a meaningful, impactful Programme that goes beyond workshops and policy papers. This Programme is about people. It’s about you, young professionals with fresh ideas, strong voices, and a deep commitment to the Caribbean. We need to embed your perspectives into the heart of our integration process.”

CARICOM Border Control Officers end CSME attachment programme in Guyana

CARICOM Border Control Officers concluded the second leg of an attachment programme in Georgetown, Guyana.

CARICOM Youth Ambassador champions Caribbean Partnerships at UN ECOSOC Youth Forum

Caribbean youth were represented by a powerful voice at the United Nations on Monday as Luke James-Trim, CARICOM Youth Ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago, took the international stage during the Caribbean Regional Breakout Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. Representing the Region, James-Trim delivered an inspiring intervention highlighting the enduring strength of Caribbean partnerships and the need for inclusive development models.

More Data Needed for Decision-Making in Labour Sector

“One of the outcomes I would like to see is that we arrive at a mechanism for capturing more labour-related data in terms of movement of people and intra-regional labour migration - to better understand the labour market in the Caribbean.”

Sen. the Hon. Claudette Joseph, Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs, Labour and Consumer Affairs, Grenada and Chair, COHSOD Labour

Harmonised approach to Labour policies crucial to free movement within CARICOM

CARICOM Ministers of Labour have agreed to a harmonised and sustained approach to matters related to labour that impact the free movement of people within the Community.

From policy to practice: Making CSME work for Caribbean Youth

The CSME is more than a policy framework—it is a gateway to economic empowerment, mobility, and innovation for young people. It is the key that allows a young Tobagonian entrepreneur to scale their business beyond our shores, a recent graduate to find work in another CARICOM state without unnecessary barriers...

Trinidad and Tobago's CARICOM Youth Ambassador, Luke James-Trim

"Youth integral to Region's Sustainable Development Strategies" - CARICOM ASG

“Progress means reparatory justice to heal historical wounds and climate justice to secure our future” - Barbados CARICOM Youth Ambassador

For centuries, we have been a resilient people. We are the descendants of those who refused to accept subjugation, the rightful heirs of revolutionary freedom fighters and visionaries. But today, can we say that we have claimed the full potential of our independence? Or are we still tethered to structures that were never built to serve us?

Barbados CARICOM Youth Ambassador Ashley Lasley

Redouble collective efforts, pool combined wisdom, act on basis of fundamental, intrinsic principles - CARICOM SG | Opening, 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM

"The current global challenges cannot be effectively addressed in splendid isolation.

Upcoming 48th Regular Meeting is a meeting of great interest – Assistant Secretary-General, CARICOM

Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Foreign and Community Relations with the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms. Elizabeth Solomon, has described the upcoming 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government as a “meeting of great interest.”

Speaking ahead of the Conference, which is set for February 19-21 in Bridgetown, Barbados, Ms. Solomon noted that the meeting comes at a focal time for the hemisphere and will be an opportune moment to discuss CARICOM’s approach to various matters.

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