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REMARKS BY THE HON. A J NICHOLSON, ATTORNEY-GENERAL, JAMAICA AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE CARIBBEAN COURT OF JUSTICE, 14 FEBRUARY 2001, BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS

RESHAPING OUR WORLD

At the Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Georgetown, Guyana in July 1986, the then Prime Minister of Barbados, the Rt Hon Errol Barrow, asserted that it was the "collective wisdom" of the Caribbean people that would make for unity and integration within the Community. He was however, adamant that:

ADDRESS BY THE RT. HON. OWEN ARTHUR, PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 12TH INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 14 FEBRUARY 2001, BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS.

It is altogether fitting that, on this day which has, allegedly, inspired the creation of so many happy unions, the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community should meet to advance the cause of Caribbean unity.

In the expectation that this meeting will be characterised by all the happier sentiments which the day evokes, I am greatly pleased on behalf of the Government and people of Barbados to offer you a warm welcome to our shores, and I require and command you to revel in the total hospitality that Barbados is anxious to afford.

WELCOMING REMARKS BY MR. EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TWELFTH INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 14 FEBRUARY 2001, ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS

 

His Excellency Sir Clifford Husbands, Governor-General of Barbados and Lady Husbands;
The Rt. Hon. Owen Arthur, Prime Minister of Barbados and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
His Excellency the President of Suriname;
Distinguished Prime Ministers
Honourable Ministers;
Honourable Members of the Judiciary and the Bar;
Excellencies of the Diplomatic Corps;

Address By The Rt. Hon. Owen Arthur, Prime Minister Of Barbados At The Opening Ceremony Of The 12th Inter-Sessional Meeting Of The Conference Of Heads Of Government Of The Caribbean Community, 14 February 2001, Bridgetown, Barbados.

It is altogether fitting that, on this day which has, allegedly, inspired the creation of so many happy unions, the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community should meet to advance the cause of Caribbean unity.

In the expectation that this meeting will be characterised by all the happier sentiments which the day evokes, I am greatly pleased on behalf of the Government and people of Barbados to offer you a warm welcome to our shores, and I require and command you to revel in the total hospitality that Barbados is anxious to afford..

COMMENTS BY CONRAD ALEONG, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BWIA WEST INDIES AIRWAYS ON THE SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE CARIBBEAN COURT OF JUSTICE, 14 FEBRUARY 2001, ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS

 

As a Caribbean man, born, bred and brought up a Caribbean man, I know that I speak on behalf of all fellow Caribbean people, especially the business community and businesses like BWIA with a broad Caribbean raison d'etre, when I say that we are indeed proud, delighted and appreciative that our Caribbean leaders have agreed to bring a Caribbean Court of Justice into being.

REMARKS BY HON. PIERRE CHARLES, PRIME MINISTER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA, AT THE TWELFTH INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 14 FEBRUARY 2001,  ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS

Mr. Chairman
His Excellency Governor General Sir Clifford Husbands
Colleague Prime Ministers
Cabinet Ministers
Members of Parliament
Secretary-General of CARICOM, Mr. Edwin Carrington
Other Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen

Mr. Chairman, I wish to express my gratitude for the warm welcome that you have extended to me at this, my first meeting, of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community.

ADDRESS BY THE HON. DAVID A C SIMMONDS, BCH, QC, MP, ATTORNEY-GENERAL, BARBADOS, AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TWELFTH INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, 14 FEBRUARY 2001, ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS

 

This evening marks a momentous occasion in Caribbean legal history. We are gathered here to take a giant step towards the completion of psychological, political and judicial independence.

The Agreement establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is now ready for signature by Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community. It is in the nature of a Treaty.

STATEMENT BY THE HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Heads of Government were informed by the Hon. Basdeo Panday, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago of the political and constitutional situation in that country.

Heads of Government were also apprised by Dr. the Hon. Kenny Anthony, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia - in his capacity as CARICOM Head of Government with lead responsibility for Justice and Governance - of the consultations in which he engaged during his recent visit to Trinidad and Tobago at the request of Prime Minister, the Hon. Basdeo Panday.

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