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CARICOM, Peru advancing stronger diplomatic and cooperation ties

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Peru are strengthening their diplomatic and cooperation ties, with Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett noting that this relationship could serve as a prime example of South-South cooperation.

A significant step in solidifying their relationship was recorded on Wednesday 19 March, when Dr Barnett accredited a new Extraordinary Ambassador of Peru to CARICOM, Her Excellency Claudia Giuliana Betalleluz Otiura.

T&T's Foreign Minister says CSME is a robust framework for resilience, sustainable growth

(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, Senator the Hon. Dr. Amery Browne, on Tuesday 18 March said that the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) is a robust framework for economic cooperation, resilience, and sustainable growth.

Focal points in training on agriculture market information system

Representatives and focal points from the agricultural sector in CARICOM, on Tuesday, began training on an electronic market information system that is scheduled to be activated by April month-end. The system is intended to provide timely and accurate information about the availability of commodities on the regional market.

Antigua and Barbuda ratifies BBNJ Treaty

Antigua and Barbuda on 12 March, ratified the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement).

The country joins Belize, Barbados and Saint Lucia, as the latest CARICOM Member State to ratify the agreement which is among the family of treaties governing the High Seas.

Remarks by Ambassador Wayne McCook, Assistant Secretary General, CARICOM Single Market and Trade |Opening of the National Consultations on CSME Implementation | Trinidad and Tobago | Tuesday 18 March 2025

-Salutations-

I am honoured and delighted to be here in Trinidad and Tobago for this CSME country mission.

CARIFORUM States continue preparations for the Second Five-Year Review of the CARIFORUM-EU EPA

(CARIFORUM Directorate, CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - CARIFORUM Senior Officials met recently in an Open-Ended Committee to continue preparations for the second joint review of the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

CARICOM, Germany sign MOU for closer cooperation in climate change, environmental conservation and other areas

(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - CARICOM and Germany have agreed to strengthen their traditionally friendly relations through closer cooperation in key areas over the next five years.

CARICOM SG welcomes UNSC's A3 Plus Group for courtesy call in Georgetown

(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown) - On Thursday, 27 February, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett welcomed a courtesy call from the A3 Plus Group of the United Nations Security Council.

CARICOM reviewing regional telecommunications environment

The Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, will lead a review of the telecommunications environment in the Region. Prime Minister Mitchell is Lead Head of Government with responsibility for Science and Technology in the CARICOM Quasi Cabinet.

CARIFORUM and the EU advance review of rules of origin under the EPA

(CARIFORUM Directorate, Caribbean Community Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - CARIFORUM Senior officials recently met with counterparts from the European Commission to continue discussions on the simplification of the rules of origin that govern trade in goods under the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

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