The Caribbean Community notes with deep sadness the passing on Friday 13 September 2024 of His Excellency Leonard Archer, former Bahamian Ambassador to CARICOM. During his 15 years of representation to the Community, Ambassador Archer served his country with distinction.  He was instrum...

Bridgetown, Barbados – September 10, 2024 – The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) has made a cash contribution of US$100,000 or approximately EC$270,000 from its  Emergency Disaster Assistance Facility (EDAF) to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to assist in recovery effor...

The Caribbean Region faces existential threats, including biodiversity loss which continue to be a major challenge for global leaders and conservationists. Many plant and animal species in the Region are critically endangered, including the Grenada dove, the hawksbill turtle, the Antiguan racer, and...

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...

Today, as we come together to observe International Youth Day under the theme "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," we highlight the incredible power of digital technology in shaping our world. In this digital age, we, the youth, are leading the charge—not ju...

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - The three former prime ministers appointed by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government to carry out the Community's good office role in Haiti continue to do so as the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) and the interim prime ...

The President of Guyana is confident that the investments in agriculture, policy formulation and the dedication of CARICOM Heads of Government will lead to success in reducing the Region’s high food import bill. His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who is also the Caribbean Community’s Lead Hea...

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown) - As Jamaica prepares to celebrate its Sixty-Second Anniversary of Independence on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett stated that the country continues to be a leading voice in international affairs, setting a stan...

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - CARICOM Heads of Government and the Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Minister for International Development of Canada, discussed regional resilience to natural disasters and strategies for improving access to financing during a working breakfast on the...