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Remarks By The Secretary-general Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin Larocque At The Opening Of The Thirty-seventh Regular Meeting Of The Conference Of Heads Of Government Of The Caribbean Community   Georgetown, Guyana 4 July 2016

Normally I would begin by welcoming you all to the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). However, I believe it is only fitting that at the outset, we should pay tribute to a true champion of CARICOM, the late Mr. Patrick Manning, former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, who passed away last Saturday.

Conference an opportunity to seriously consider effects of Brexit on CARICOM – PM Skerrit

Chairman of the CARICOM Conference of Heads and Prime Minister of Dominica Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit said the Conference was an opportunity to seriously consider the effect Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) would have on CARICOM.

CARICOM remains a well respected regional block – PM Holness

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains a well respected regional block in the international community.

Patrick Manning hailed as a true Caribbean man

Speakers at the Opening Ceremony of the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting on Monday eulogised the late former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Manning, and paused for a moment of silence in his memory.

In his remarks at the National Cultural Centre, CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, who led the speeches, hailed Mr. Manning as a “true champion of CARICOM.”

Suriname President encourages Region to diversify economic offerings

President of Suriname His Excellency Desi Bouterse has encouraged the Region to further diversify its offerings on the economic market. He was speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Thirty-Seventh Meeting of the Conference of the CARICOM Heads of Government on Monday July 4, 2016 in Georgetown Guyana.

Much to celebrate, many opportunities in changing world – SVG PM

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon Ralph Gonsalves, struck an optimistic note on Monday and said there was much to celebrate and many opportunities for the Caribbean in a changing world.

CSME remains only viable option for economic growth – CARICOM SG

As Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government prepare to receive an overview on the CARICOM Single Market and Economic (CSME), Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque stated that it remained the only workable option for economic growth.

CARICOM SG hosts Annual Breakfast for CARICOM Ambassadors

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, earlier today told Ambassadors accredited to Third States and CARICOM Member States, that the Community stood firmly behind the territorial integrity of Guyana and Belize.

He gave the commitment at his Annual Buffet Breakfast in honour of the Ambassadors at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana.

Speaking Notes by Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government

Mr Chairman, allow me first to congratulate you on taking over the helm of our Community for the next six months and to thank the Government of Guyana for the warm welcome and excellent arrangements made for my delegation in Georgetown.

Happy CARICOM Day

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