STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community Council of Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on the Escalating Middle East Conflict

April 16, 2024 The Caribbean Community Council of Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) views with grave concern the escalating violence in the Middle East, particularly the recent direct military engagements…

Statement from the OAS General Secretariat on the so-called “Law for the defense of Essequibo” approved by the Venezuelan Regime

April 9, 2024 The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS), with the firm purpose of promoting and defending peace and security, condemns the approval by the Venezuelan…

STATEMENT ON THE UNACCEPTABLE ESCALATION OF TENSIONS AND THREATS TO REGIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY OCCASIONED BY THE ADOPTION OF “THE ORGANIC LAW FOR THE DEFENCE OF GUYANA ESSEQUIBA” ON APRIL 3, 2024, BY THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

April 9, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) considers that the adoption of “the Organic Law for the Defence of Guyana Essequiba” on 3 April 2024, by the Government of the…

CARICOM, CAC sign Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen Agriculture, Regional Trade

April 9, 2024 “It marks a milestone in the relationship between CARICOM and the CAC and focuses on promoting programmes, projects, and mechanisms that drive agricultural and rural development in…

OECS Delivers Keynote Address at the UNCTAD 7th BioTrade Congress

April 9, 2024 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) hosted its 7th BioTrade Congress from March 25 to 26, 2024 at the UN Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.…

CIF Guyana 2024 Promises more Investment Opportunities for Global Investors and Regional Businesses

April 5, 2024 CIF Guyana 2024 launched April 3rd Caribbean Export Head says Caribbean offers access to new markets Guyana’s Commerce Minister calls for patient investment Less Talk. More Business…

CARICOM HEALTH MINISTERS ENDORSE CARIBBEAN MOVES INITIATIVE

April 5, 2024 In a powerful display of unity and commitment, CARICOM Ministers of Health collectively endorsed the proposed “Caribbean Moves” (CM) framework and implementation plan. They also expressed their…

CARICOM Secretariat Staff Association assists Surinamese NGOs

April 5, 2024 Members of the CARICOM Secretariat Staff Association and their families travelled to Suriname, one of the Community’s Member States, over the Easter weekend. During the visit, the…

The Bahamas Assumes the Chair of the Permanent Council

April 5, 2024 The Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the Organization of American States (OAS), Chet Neymour, today assumed the Chair of the Permanent Council, a position that he…

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MICHAEL DE LA BASTIDE

April 5, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mourns the loss of the Right Honourable Mr. Justice Michael de la Bastide who passed away on   30 March 2024. Mr. Justice de…

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF THE HONOURABLE MADAME JUSTICE DESIREE BERNARD

April 5, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened by the passing of the Honourable Madame Justice Desiree Bernard on 28 March 2024. Madame Justice Bernard embodied the ideals…

$52 Million In Drugs Seized In Caribbean, Pacific

April 2, 2024 The United States Coast Guard cutter Campbell recently offloaded more than $52 million worth of illegal narcotics and 27 suspected smugglers in Fort Lauderdale. According to the…