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Barbadian Diplomat to Chair WTO Committee

CHRIST CHURCH, BARBADOS – A World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council meeting was convened, February 11. There was consensus in the General Council on chairpersons for various WTO bodies.
Barbados’ representative to the WTO, H.E. Ambassador Trevor Clarke, is set to take up the chairmanship of the Committee on Trade and Development. A considerable amount of the WTO’s work on trade and development issues takes place in this Committee. It also serves as a focal point for consideration and coordination of technical assistance work on development in the WTO.

CSME TRAINING FOR CARICOM IMMIGRATION OFFICERS

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Immigration Officers will participate in a Train the Trainer Session on 11-12 February at the CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana. This activity is the second phase of a project aimed at training Immigration Officers on issues pertaining to the free movement of persons, a critical component of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.

STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ON THE SITUATION IN HAITI

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has been following with deep concern the reports out of Haiti that armed groups opposing the continued presidency of Mr. Jean Bertrand Aristide have taken control of several towns including Gonaïves and St Marc. The accompanying violence has caused the death of a number of persons including policemen.

STATEMENT DELIVERED BY DR. EDWARD GREENE, ASST. SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARICOM, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE JUDGING OF THE ART COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, 5 FEBRUARY 2004, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA

SALUTATIONS!

I have always felt particular pleasure in participating in any activity that involves our young people and today is no exception. The age range makes it all the more pleasing as the competitions’ age range encompasses youngsters from eight to sixteen ensuring participation from both the primary and secondary schools in the Community.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN THE CARIBBEAN : ADDRESS BY DR. THE HON. KEITH C. MITCHELL, PRIME MINISTER OF GRENADA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION, SIXTH ANNUAL RESEARCH DAY, MONA CAMPUS, 29 JANUARY 2004, MONA, JAMAICA

Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to be here with you at the Mona Campus of the UWI on an occasion that reflects the continuous march of our collective Caribbean people to secure our rightful place in this global village.

I have no doubt that everyone here today understands that we cannot secure a permanent place in the global village without scientific and technological advancements, and, indeed, an unprecedented level of technological progress. 

CARICOM JUNIOR ART COMPETITION CLOSED

A Region-wide art competition opened to schools across CARICOM closed on Monday January 26, 2004.

Coordinated by the CARICOM Secretariat Directorate of Human and Social Development under the direct supervision of the coordinator of the 30th Anniversary Progamme, Ms. Marilyne Trotz, the competition is part of CARICOM’s ongoing programme commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of its establishment.

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