Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines move towards full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines move towards full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

By: caricom.org Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, […]

Caribbean-Japan Partnership Advances Agenda for Resilient Prosperity

Caribbean-Japan Partnership Advances Agenda for Resilient Prosperity

By: OECS Press |Photos courtesy: OECS Press The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) of Japan, successfully convened the first Caribbean Regional Dialogue on August 21–22, 2025, under the theme Advancing Resilient Prosperity in the Caribbean.   Hosted at the Bay Gardens Hotel in Saint Lucia, the two-day Dialogue […]

Navigating Geopolitical Tides: The Strategic Imperative of Enhanced US-Caribbean Relations

Navigating Geopolitical Tides: The Strategic Imperative of Enhanced US-Caribbean Relations

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Photo Spirit / shutterstock.com  The Caribbean, a region of vibrant cultures and strategic significance, finds itself at a critical juncture. While China’s growing influence has presented economic opportunities, the long-term strategic interests of Caribbean nations are arguably better served by strengthening ties with the United States. This analysis […]

New Year Statement by New Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, S.C., M.P Prime Minister of Barbados

New Year Statement by New Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, S.C., M.P Prime Minister of Barbados

Photo By Caricom Press  “In our unity lies our strength. This must be our truth and our rallying cry. Whether tackling the climate crisis, addressing gun violence, or championing equitable global financial reforms, we must act with one voice and one purpose.” My beloved brothers and sisters of the Caribbean, As we step boldly into […]