Ninety-two-year-old Percival Austin Bramble, former Chief Minister of Montserrat, is the only surviving Head of Government who signed the Treaty of Chaguaramas which established the Caribbean Community. Errol Barrow, Forbes Burnham, Michael Manley and Dr. Eric Williams, the Prime Ministers of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago respectively, were the four original signatories on […]
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 (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 […]
Haiti The security situation in Haiti “is appalling,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, recalling his recent visit to the fragile nation. He called for swift action at a time when the humanitarian needs are “soaring”. And although “there is not yet the political solution in sight”, the UN chief expressed hope and optimism. “It is […]
The 16th CARICOM Road Races commenced yesterday, 1 July, with a 5K event at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ten (10) year-old Chennai Moore captured first prize for the “Female Overall” category, while Isaiah Alder won first prize in the “Male Overall” category. The CARICOM 10 K Race will be LIVE […]
Jamaican creative Andre Bartley is elated that his artwork emerged as the winning entry in the CARICOM 50th Anniversary Logo Competition. In addition to a monetary prize, Bartley’s logo design will brand all communication products and events to celebrate the anniversary. Bartley explained he received the news while perusing emails for responses to job applications, […]
The regional and global environment has changed considerably since the signing of the original Treaty of Chaguaramas in 1973, and even since the Revised Treaty of 2001. However, the fundamental objectives and principles of regional integration remain more valid than ever. It is these objectives and principles that are underpinning the efforts of our Community […]
Continuing its tradition of recognising the sterling contributions of distinguished Caribbean women to socio-economic development, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has selected the thirteenth recipient of its Triennial Award for Women. The Rt. Hon. Dame Janet Gwennett Bostwick emerged as the winner of the 2021 Award, out of 13 distinguished CARICOM women. Minister of Social Services and Urban Development […]
On 4 July 1973, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was established to deepen regional integration. This year, the Region will celebrate 50 years since the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas and the accomplishments of CARICOM, which is revered as the oldest surviving integration movement in the developing world. The milestone will be celebrated with several […]
