Make developed countries honor past pledges for climate assistance. This was the call of the Bahamas Prime Minister to his fellow Caribbean leaders as they convened in the recent meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Nassau to discuss about climate change resiliency. In a speech, Bahamian
Press Secretariat - A symbolic reconnection between Africa and the Caribbean diaspora occurred at the CARICOM Secretariat when Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Armstrong Alexis, welcomed a Royal Delegation from South Africa, Uganda and the Kingdom of Lesotho. The delegation included the Founding President of AIDO, His Highness
The Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an immense protected area covering around 11 per cent of the national territory, is recognized for its tabletop mountains and endless biodiversity – some believed to be undiscovered – and remains for the most part inaccessible and unaffected by
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community will meet today in Paramaribo, Suriname for the 43rd Regular CARICOM Meeting. The opening ceremony will be held at the Assuria Hermitage High Rise at 6:00 PM. CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Hon.
Media Release - CARICOM Member States are poised to benefit from a fund to strengthen laboratory systems and networks, and human resources capacities in health sectors to accurately detect, characterize and treat infectious diseases. Financing for the project “Strengthening Health Systems in CARICOM to Address Infectious Diseases” is provided
The Caribbean Export Development Agency is playing a key role in helping regional small businesses emerge from the economic onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic by preparing them for the export market. Delivering a video message at the launch of Caribbean Export’s 2021 Annual Results Report at the Barbados
CARICOM Business - The Bahamas recorded real economic growth of 13.7% in 2021 with economic activity in nominal terms expanding by 15.6%. According to the Bahamas National Statistical Institute Wholesale and retail trade/motor vehicle repairs grew by 17%, Construction (38%), Accommodation and food services (65%) and
CARICOM Today - The CARICOM Secretariat has revised its organisational structure to refocus the work of its Directorates and Offices in order to improve and strengthen its work processes. The Directorate of Trade and Economic Integration has been renamed the Directorate of Economic Integration, Innovation and
CARICOM Secretariat – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has restated its condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the military attacks which has caused more than 1.7 million people to flee the country since 24 February, according to data from the UN Refugee Agency.A statement issued following the conclusion of the
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has congratulated Saint Lucia on its Forty-Third Independence Anniversary which it celebrates on 22 February 2022. Dr Barnett’s congratulatory message to Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Honourable Philip J. Pierre noted the country’s steadfast and committed pursuit of development: “Honourable Prime Minister, On
