Saint Lucia Ratifies BBNJ Agreement

Saint Lucia Ratifies BBNJ Agreement

Another CARICOM Member State has ratified the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Saint Lucia deposited its Instruments of Ratification on 26 November 2024, joining Belize and Barbados in ratifying the BBNJ […]

What Trump’s Return Means for Caribbean-U.S. Relations

What Trump’s Return Means for Caribbean-U.S. Relations

By Ronald Sanders Like much of the world, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries—at both governmental and public levels—are contemplating what relations to expect from a new Donald Trump administration. Judging from the opinion pieces, editorials, and various web discussions emanating from the region, it is evident that the overwhelming hope was for Kamala Harris to […]

Welcome Remarks by The Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Chairman of CARICOM | Second Regional Symposium on Crime and Violence

Welcome Remarks by The Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Chairman of CARICOM | Second Regional Symposium on Crime and Violence

By CARICOM | Photo Courtesy of Caricom.org Salutations The Hon Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and Convenor of the Second Regional Symposium on Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue Dr the Hon Mohamed Irfan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Host Other Heads of Government Dr Carla Barnett, […]

Cricket can Inspire a New Generation and Unlock Fresh Avenues for Economic Growth across CARICOM

Cricket can Inspire a New Generation and Unlock Fresh Avenues for Economic Growth across CARICOM

Cricket can inspire a new generation and unlock fresh avenues for economic growth across CARICOM” – Dr Rowley   Following the Second CARICOM-India Summit in Georgetown, Guyana, CARICOM Leaders gathered at the CARICOM Secretariat on Thursday 21 November for the Twenty-First Meeting of the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee (PMSC) on Cricket.  Chair of the Prime Ministerial […]

Closer Cooperation Will Enhance CARICOM, India Relations – Grenada’s PM

Closer Cooperation Will Enhance CARICOM, India Relations – Grenada’s PM

Photos: DPI Guyana Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell has underscored that the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit presents an important and timely opportunity for the leaders to engage in open and meaningful discussions that will be beneficial for everyone. The historic summit is taking place against the backdrop of rapid developments […]

India Outlines Seven-Point Plan to Boost CARICOM Development

India Outlines Seven-Point Plan to Boost CARICOM Development

Photos: DPI Guyana With deep historical and cultural ties to the CARICOM region, India is taking steps to establish itself as a key development partner. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi outlined seven-point agenda to strengthen India’s partnership with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) during the Second India-CARICOM Summit. The summit, held on Wednesday at […]

Liberty Lovers Young and Old Celebrate Championship That Was ‘Long Time Coming’

Liberty Lovers Young and Old Celebrate Championship That Was ‘Long Time Coming’

Thousands of fans packed into the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan to watch the Liberty’s championship parade. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Katie Honan and Gwynne Hogan | thecity.nyc Hundreds of supporters clad in the team’s signature Statue of Liberty aquamarine lined Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes. Office workers at the windows above dumped reams of shredded paper […]

CARICOM Secretary-General’s Condolence Message on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal

CARICOM Secretary-General’s Condolence Message on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal

Photo courtesy: caricom.org   The CARICOM Secretariat is profoundly saddened at the passing of a stalwart of our Community, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, on 30 August 2024. In an illustrious career devoted to public service, Sir Shridath blazed a trail of excellence in diplomacy, law, academia and politics, earning respect and admiration in his homeland Guyana, […]

CARICOM And Japan Agree On Areas For Closer Partnership

CARICOM And Japan Agree On Areas For Closer Partnership

Photo courtesy: CARICOM By CARICOM The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Japan reconfirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration on climate change, natural disaster preparedness, and agricultural technology during the recently held Twentieth CARICOM-Japan Consultation at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana. They also explored the possibility of technical cooperation in women, peace, and security; governance; […]

Remarks By Dr. Carla Barnett, Caricom Secretary-General, At The Opening Ceremony Of The Caribbean Investment Forum

Remarks By Dr. Carla Barnett, Caricom Secretary-General, At The Opening Ceremony Of The Caribbean Investment Forum

Photo: Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General. Photo courtesy: CARICOM By CARICOM “This forum’s focus on three critical matters – agriculture and food and nutrition security, green economy transition, and digitalization of business – will inform the ongoing narrative and action plans on how strategic investments can be directed towards development, sustainability, and resilience.  These are […]