Drought in parts of the Caribbean during the first half of 2025 is a cause for concern for the Caribbean Drought and Precipitation Monitoring Network (CDPMN). In its Drought Bulletin for January 2025, the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) – under which the CDPMN operates&nb...

The Caribbean Community notes with deep sadness the passing on Friday 13 September 2024 of His Excellency Leonard Archer, former Bahamian Ambassador to CARICOM. During his 15 years of representation to the Community, Ambassador Archer served his country with distinction.  He was instrum...

“Climate Change is a numbers game, and we have to understand what the numbers mean and what they mean for our future,” said the Hon. Vaughn Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources of The Bahamas.He was at the time delivering remarks at the opening of a capacity-building workshop fo...

Honourable Philip E. Davis, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas; Honourable Ministers; Heads of Regional Institutions; International Development Partners; Farmers, children Other Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen. I am very pleased to join you for this Ope...

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to the Government and People of The Bahamas on the country’s Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on 10 July 2023. The Bahamas and CARICOM this year share Golden Jubilee celebrations. Please see the Secretary-Genera...

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 collaborat...

Good Morning All, I wish to thank you Prime Minister Rowley for graciously hosting us all today for such an important discussion. Thank you, as well, to all heads of government and representatives who have joined us. We have gathered here due to a shared concern about the escalating rates of v...

CARICOM Heads of Government will explore working with companies servicing the Caribbean to find a solution to the current transportation woes facing the Community. “We’re looking at what kind of construct we can bring into play, recognising that there are existing companies that are servicing our...

In Photo: (front row, from left): Prime Minister of Belize, Hon John Briceño; Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon Mia Amor Mottley; President of Guyana, H.E. Mohamed Irfaan Ali; Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon Roosevelt Skerrit; Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Chairman of CARICOM, Hon Philip Davis; Se...

Introduction Your Excellencies: Fellow Heads of Government: Honoured and Distinguished Guests from within and beyond the Caribbean Region: Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome to the Islands of The Bahamas! And welcome to the 44th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbea...