Dr Carla Barnett, Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has called on fisheries stakeholders to invest more in research and innovation so that countries in the Region can gain maximum benefits from marine living resources. In opening remarks to the 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) held virtually on Monday […]
CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown: The CARICOM Secretariat joins the world in celebrating steelpan on 11 August which has been designated by the United Nations General Assembly as World Steelpan Day. We celebrate with Trinidad and Tobago, the birthplace of steelpan, the creation of the instrument which is now integral to the cultural fabric of the […]
The Forty-fifth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held from 3- 5 July 2023. In acknowledgement of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas in 1973, it was agreed that Trinidad and Tobago would host. Chair of the Conference, Prime Minister of […]
CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown: CARICOM Leaders braved the inclement weather in Trinidad and Tobago for a commemorative ceremony in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, which gave birth to the regional organization. Heads of Government, delegates and guests of the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads […]
CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana: The 16th CARICOM Road Races concluded Sunday, 2 July, in Trinidad and Tobago, with Guyana and the host country taking top honours in a 10K event. Guyanese Attoya Harvey claimed first prize in the Overall Female category and the CARICOM Secretary-General’s Trophy, while Samantha Shikla (Trinidad and Tobago) and Laura […]
Grenada will join CARICOM Member States in observing Tuesday, July 4 as a Bank Holiday in recognition of CARICOM’s 50th Anniversary. A proclamation by Governor General, Her Excellency, Dame Cecile La Grenade, released on June 21, 2023, declared July 4 a National Bank Holiday under Section 7, Chapter 25 of the Bank Holiday Act.’ CARICOM […]
Following a week of practical trainings on sea moss production and the validation of upgrading strategies for its sea moss sector, Dominica is gearing up to take charge of the local sea moss market Bridgetown, Barbados – Dominica is no stranger to sea moss and the benefits of the industry. For decades the country harvested […]
CARICOM Heads of Government welcomed the meeting between Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean and the Vice President of the United States. They noted that it presented a useful platform for productive discussions and was indicative of a longstanding relationship characterized by collaboration on many issues of mutual importance, including trade and investment, […]
Foreign Ministers of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will meet in Jamaica from tomorrow to review regional foreign policy and community governance matters. The two-day Meeting will be chaired by Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith. This 26th Meeting of the CARICOM Council Foreign and Community Relations will tackle a packed […]
