In the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, I bring you the following brief message from the Caribbean Community to the world:
Salutations
It is my pleasure to deliver this message on behalf of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Edwin Carrington, who has asked me to convey sincere regrets that he is unable to be with us today owing to other commitments in the Community.
The CARICOM Secretariat is very pleased to collaborate with the Government of Guyana in this Special Ceremony to mark the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) I have the distinct honour and pleasure of addressing the Caribbean Community on the historic occasion of the Bicentenary of the passage of the Bill by the British Parliament in 1807, that abolished the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
Given the overwhelming significance of this historic moment to us in the Caribbean, it is fitting that we pause for a moment to commemorate and to remember. We must never forget.
It is with a sense of profound loss and deep personal sadness that I have received the news of the passing of one of the Caribbean’s greatest sons, Lloyd Algernon Best, OCC.
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) I have the distinct honour and pleasure of addressing the Caribbean Community on the historic occasion of the Bicentenary of the passage of the Bill by the British Parliament in 1807, that abolished the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
Given the overwhelming significance of this historic moment to us in the Caribbean, it is fitting that we pause for a moment to commemorate and to remember. We must never forget.
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) It is with deep sadness that the CARICOM Secretariat learnt of the passing of George John, Caribbean journalist extraordinaire.
Master of Ceremonies Chairman of the Board of Ogle Airport Inc
Your Excellency President Bharrat Jagdeo
Distinguished Prime Minister
Distinguished Ministers of the Government
Your Excellencies Ambassadors
Other Members of the Diplomatic Corps
Heads and Representatives of Regional Organisations and Institutions
Representatives of International Organisations
Representatives of the Media
Ladies and Gentlemen
Master of Ceremonies Chairman of the Board of Ogle Airport Inc
Your Excellency President Bharrat Jagdeo
Distinguished Prime Minister
Distinguished Ministers of the Government
Your Excellencies Ambassadors
Other Members of the Diplomatic Corps
Heads and Representatives of Regional Organisations and Institutions
Representatives of International Organisations
Representatives of the Media
Ladies and Gentlemen
Ministers of Government
Deputy Secretary-General
Other Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen
This is an important event for the youth of the Caribbean and indeed for the CARICOM Community. This evening we are actually here to launch the activities of the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development, which was mandated by the Conference of Heads of Government in July 2006. It is my pleasure as the Lead Head for Youth Affairs, Gender, Culture and Sport to welcome you all to the Republic of Suriname.
Salutations:
First of all, I would like to thank the President of the Republic of Suriname, H.E Runaldo Venetiaan who holds lead responsibility for Culture, Youth, Gender and Sport within the CARICOM Community, not only for his presence at this function this evening, but also for the continuing interest that he has shown and the leadership he has given in matters related to the strengthening of the Community and in this case the well-being of the youth in Suriname and the region as a whole.