The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mourns the passing of Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, son of the Region and leading international statesman. We laud his pivotal contributions to regional integration and development, as an eminent jurist, Minister of Government and Attorney-General in his native G...

CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of Grenada, Hon. Dickon Mitchell, was warmly welcomed to the CARICOM Secretariat today, Thursday, 29 August, by Dr Carla Barnett and members of staff. Prime Minister Mitchell is leading the delegation of the Tourism, Trade and Investment Mission to Guyana from 27-30 ...

In a message to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s sixty-second anniversary of independence on 31 August, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett lauds the country’s contribution in the international arena as well as its consistent efforts to ensure that climate change remains at the forefront of th...

"Our goal is to prepare and empower our youth directors, youth officers and youth leaders across the Community to recognise and address the needs of these individuals, ensuring that those in need receive the care and guidance they require.” Michele Small-Bartley, Programme Manager for Youth Developm...

In observance of International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, Dr Hilary Brown, Programme Manager, Culture and Community Development, CARICOM Secretariat, shares a message on the significance of recommitting to the fight for reparatory justice. Read her message bel...

The recent declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the outbreak of mpox, specifically the more transmissible clade 1b, emphasises the importance of heightened vigilance within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). As of 14 August 2024, this outbreak has been classified as a Public ...

In response to an invitation from the President of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) and calls from stakeholders, the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) made an in-person visit to Haiti on 11-16 August 2024 as a follow-up to previous virtual meetings with the Presidential Council, the Pri...

“The development of robust, responsive, and resilient health systems cannot be achieved without the involvement of nurses, midwives and other related sectors.” Helen Royer, Director of Human and Social Development at the CARICOM Secretariat Monday 19 August 2024 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Gr...

Salutations  Honourable John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize;  Honourable Ministers and members of the National Assembly;  Dr. Claire Grant, President, and Other Executives and Members of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union;  Ladies and Gentlemen. I am pleased to address you all fo...

Ambassador Francis signs the Secretary-General's Guest Book (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - As His Excellency Dennis Francis concludes his year-long term as President of the 78th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secret...