Heads of Government Conference (HGC)

CARICOM Heads of Gov’t to private sector: invest more in agriculture

CARICOM Heads of Gov’t to private sector: invest more in agriculture

CARICOM Heads of Government want regional businesses to take advantage of Suriname’s offer of land for agricultural development. This was confirmed in the Communique issued at the end of the Forty-Sixth Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government. “Heads of Government … strongly encouraged the regional private sector to take advantage of the proposal […]

‘1.5 to Stay Alive’ not a slogan, but a truism – CARICOM ASG Cox

‘1.5 to Stay Alive’ not a slogan, but a truism – CARICOM ASG Cox

In a recent interview ahead of the Forty-Sixth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Georgetown, Guyana, where climate change was discussed, CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General, Economic Integration, Innovation and Development, Mr. Joseph Cox, stressed the importance of curbing global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius. You may listen here: Please read the […]

Agriculture exhibition on sidelines of 46th Heads of Government Meeting

Agriculture exhibition on sidelines of 46th Heads of Government Meeting

The CARICOM Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture of Guyana, The University of the West Indies, and other partners, held an agricultural exhibition on the grounds of the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana last week to raise awareness of the Region’s agricultural potential as it makes progress to achieve the goals of the […]

Region working to eliminate hunger, malnutrition by 2030 – CARICOM Chair

Region working to eliminate hunger, malnutrition by 2030 – CARICOM Chair

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is taking steps to eliminate hunger and malnutrition by 2030, His Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Chairman of the Community and President of Guyana, announced on Sunday. Delivering the feature address at the opening of the Forty-Sixth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM which is currently underway […]

Caribbean heads arrive in Guyana for CARICOM meeting

Caribbean heads arrive in Guyana for CARICOM meeting

Guyana is abuzz with activity today as Caribbean leaders and other foreign guests have touched down for the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The opening ceremony starts at 5 pm AST. Several leaders have already arrived including Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Dr Keith […]

Regional Cargo Ferry to begin operations soon, says Guyana’s President

Regional Cargo Ferry to begin operations soon, says Guyana’s President

The regional cargo ferry service in the southern Caribbean involving Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago is growing closer to its launch date. President of Guyana, Dr Ifraan Ali, during an address on Saturday at the XII Annual Consultation with Caribbean Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank, said within the next two to three months, […]

Guyana honoured to Chair CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government – President Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Guyana honoured to Chair CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government – President Mohamed Irfaan Ali

“Guyana is honoured to Chair the Conference of Heads of Government for the period 1 January to 30 June. I look forward to welcoming all CARICOM Heads of State and Government to Georgetown in February 2024, where we will host the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference and continue our Community’s activities to mark CARICOM’s 50th Anniversary.”