The Community Council of Ministers, the second highest decision-making Organ of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will convene its Seventh Meeting in Georgetown, Guyana on 26-27 January, 2001 at the Le Meriden Pegasus Hotel.

This Meeting takes place just weeks before the 12^th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM scheduled for Barbados from 14-16 February, 2001.

As the second highest decision-making body of the Community, the Community Council of Ministers, commonly called The Council, will deliberate on several issues relating to the operation of the Caribbean Community Secretariat, particularly financial matters, as well as the Community.

There will also be updates on the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) and the Regional Transformation Programme on Agriculture. The Council will also consider Reports from the other Organs and Bodies of the Community. Decisions reached by the Council will be forwarded for the attention of and action by the Heads of Government.

Issues relating to the finalisation of Haiti's Membership in the Community and ways of strengthening the involvement of Civil Society in Community activities will also engage the attention of the Council.

The Council is comprised of Ministers responsible for CARICOM Affairs or Ministers appointed by the respective Member States of the Community.