The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will hold a Regional Symposium addressing Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue, on 17 and 18 April 2023, at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad.Under the theme, “Violence as a Public Health Issue – The Crime C...

Across the Region the screaming headlines make for sombre reading and reflection on the cheap value now placed on life; on the irrationality of the use of guns at the drop of a hat; at the ease with which guns have become more accessible to almost anyone with nefarious intentions.Loss of life from g...

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Sixteen U.S. states and a handful of Caribbean governments yesterday expressed support for Mexico’s appeal in a civil lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers.The states, which all have Democratic attorneys general, as well as the District of Columbia, filed an amicus cu...

(LoopNews) The importation of illegal firearms in the Caribbean Region was a burning issue discussed at the Regional Security System (RSS) Council of Ministers Meeting on Wednesday where Chair of the RSS Council of Ministers, Grenada Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell described the situation as a ...

(LoopNews) The issue of illegal guns entering borders of Caribbean countries and its related violence were among the topics discussed at the Regional Security System (RSS) Council of Ministers Meeting on Wednesday, where Member States were told that the issue of corruption must also be treated ...

Even as the Region focuses on recovery post-COVID-19 and the health and socioeconomic wellbeing of its people, it must remain committed to addressing crime and violence as a public health issue, according to CARICOM Chair, Prime Minister Keith Rowley.Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of the Thirt...

Honourable Ministers and Heads of Delegation Mrs Alison Drayton, Assistant Secretary-General CARICOM Lt. Col. Michael Jones, Executive Director, CARICOM IMPACS; Commodore Errington Shurland, Executive Director, Regional Security System Distinguished Delegates Good ...

The Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM will meet in an emergency Caucus on Wednesday 7 July to discuss the current situation in Haiti and the grouping’s response. Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Hon. Gaston Browne, who is Chair of the Community, made the announcemen...

PORT OF SPAIN/GENEVA, 13 January 2021 – The Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) and the Small Arms Survey (SAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize existing cooperation. The Agreement will support efforts to improve the capacity of CA...