STATEMENT BY THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE  CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT IN GAZA

October 14, 2025 The Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcomes with cautious optimism the agreement reached on the initial phase of a peace plan for…

CDB President Encourages MDBs to Advance Trust, Equity, and Inclusion in AI and Data Governance at Global Privacy Symposium

October 14, 2025 The President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), Mr. Daniel Best has highlighted the critical role of privacy and data governance in shaping equitable and…

CDB Support Powers More Reliable, Sustainable Electricity Systems in Suriname

October 10, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank), in partnership with the Government of Suriname and N.V. EnergieBedrijven Suriname (EBS), has marked a major milestone in Suriname’s…

Caribbean Development Bank Hosts 22nd Annual Meeting of Independent Accountability Mechanisms Network

October 10, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is co-hosting the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Independent Accountability Mechanisms Network (IAMNet) from October 6-9, 2025 in Barbados, bringing together accountability…

Statement | Chairman | 121st Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic evelopment (COTED – Agriculture).

October 7, 2025 I am pleased to report to the people of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that the 121st Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED…

CARICOM ASG Champions PTAs as critical partners in Education Transformation and Regional Development

October 7, 2025 “Parent-Teacher Associations play a pivotal role in shaping not just the education system, but the broader development of our societies.” This was the affirmation from Ms Alison…

CDB to Host 2025 MDB Privacy Symposium, Advancing Global Dialogue on Data Protection and AI

October 7, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) will host the 2025 Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Privacy Symposium, which brings together privacy professionals from international development institutions to share best…

Message | Dr Carla Barnett | Secretary-General |  Caribbean Community (CARICOM) | Caribbean Youth Day 2025 | 30 September 2025

October 3, 2025 As we observe Caribbean Youth Day 2025, we recognise and celebrate the vital contributions of young people across our Region, whose energy, creativity, and resilience are essential…

Caribbean Development Bank is Devising a Transformative Policy & Strategy to Optimise the Regional Education System

October 3, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean’s predominantly young population, with nearly 60% under…

Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ready for Full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

October 3, 2025 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- will implement full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from tomorrow, 1…

Statement | Chair of the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Environment and Sustainable Development | Passing of the Honourable Vaughn Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources for The Commonwealth of The Bahamas

October 3, 2025 It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that I, on behalf of the entire Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) for Environment…

Statement | CARICOM Caucus of Ambassadors in support of the Adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution for a UN Support Office and Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti

October 3, 2025 Introduction: I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the fourteen (14) Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).  CARICOM applauds the resounding support…