“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.
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.
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continues to advance its energy transition agenda, the Energy Programme of the Secretariat remains actively engaged in regional dialogue and collaboration.
Careful validation, collaboration, and ethical considerations are pivotal to shaping digital development and confronting the challenges of rapid technological change.
The threat to our natural environment remains real, and the impact on the health and livelihoods of our people cannot be ignored. On this World Environment Day, CARICOM remains engaged and committed to tackling this pressing environmental challenge.
23 young people from 13 Member States participating in specialised training on CSME
“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.”
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia and of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), convened in Cartagena, Colombia on May 28th, 2025, on the occasion of the III CARICOM-Colombia Ministerial Summit. The Ministers:
Ambassador David Prendergast, Director, Sectoral Programmes at the CARICOM Secretariat, has highlighted the positive results of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) 25 x 2025+5 Initiative.
He identified the key advancements in the approval and implementation of the Trade Policy for Animal and Animal Products (TPAAP), Regional Agricultural Health and Food Safety Policy, Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary (SPS) Guidelines for Trade in 19 special agricultural commodities, and the Alternate SPS Dispute Settlement Mechanism.
On Wednesday, May 28, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett held discussions with high-ranking members of the Colombian government on the sidelines of the Third Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of CARICOM and the Republic of Colombia.