The Programme also encompasses Community relations and democratic support mechanisms. It promotes solidarity and institutional trust among Member States by facilitating cooperation initiatives and supporting the conduct of free and fair elections. The Secretariat deploys Election Observation Mission...

The Development and Operation of the Single Market Programme supports the advancement and effective functioning of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) by promoting the free movement of goods, services, skills, capital and businesses across the Community. The Programme works with Member Stat...

The Regional Statistics Programme (RSP) collects, compiles, and maintains official statistical data from CARICOM Member States and Associate Members across a wide range of statistical domains, including merchandise trade, population, national accounts, balance of payments, , international trade in s...

The Customs and Trade Policy (CTP) Programme plays a central role in advancing the effective operation and deepening of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). It develops, coordinates and monitors regional customs and trade policies that promote predictable, transparent and harmonised trade r...

The CARIFORUM Directorate, based at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana, serves as the institutional hub for advancing CARIFORUM’s external trade and development agenda. As the Secretariat of CARIFORUM, the Directorate supports Member States in coordinating regional positions, strengthenin...

The Legal and Institutional Framework Programme supports the development, strengthening, and modernisation of the Community’s legal and governance architecture to advance regional integration and effective implementation of CARICOM decisions. It promotes harmonised legal approaches, stronger institu...

Significant attention has been paid to the well-being of young people in CARICOM, with numerous studies, policies, and programmes dedicated to optimising their growth and development potential. With citizens under the age of 30 years representing approximately 60 percent of the population (CCYD, 201...