CARICOM at the UN
Our Mission
The Mission works tirelessly to advance the interests of the Caribbean Community at the United Nations,
promoting the sustainable development of the region, multilateral cooperation, and other interests of CARICOM Member states.
The Mission serves as the collective voice of 14 Caribbean countries, advocating for the region and
fostering partnerships with the international community for the Caribbean Community.
Areas of Focus
Sustainable Development
Climate Resilience
Peace, Security & Haiti
Human Rights
Financing for Development
Multilateral Reform
Reparatory Justice
The CARICOM Permanent Observer to the United Nations
Dr. Wade brings nearly four decades of UN experience, most recently as a Director in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). Her career also includes roles as Senior Liaison Officer for the World Health Organization in New York and Senior Economic Affairs Officer where she supported the UN Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). Her UN postings included stints in Latin America and the Caribbean, where she specialized in economic/regional integration and in Africa and Asia, where she participated in peacekeeping missions in Namibia and Cambodia
The Permanent Observer H.E. Ambassador Leslie Wade of St. Kitts and Nevis presents her credentials to H.E. Secretary General António Guterres (2024)
CARICOM Caucus of Permanent Representatives
to the United Nations
The CARICOM Caucus is composed of Representatives from the 14 independent member states of the Caribbean Community at the United Nations. The Caucus is chaired by a permanent representative from one member state and rotates bi-monthly. The Group holds regular meetings to coordinate joint positions on matters of common interest related to the UN agenda.
H.E. Walton Alfonso Webson
Antigua and Barbuda
H.E Stan O. Smith
Bahamas
H.E. François Ayodele Jackman
Barbados
H.E. Janine Coye Felson
Belize
H.E. Philbert Aaron
Dominica
H.E. Ingrid Jackson
Grenada
H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett
Guyana
H.E. Ericq Pierre
Haiti
H.E. Brian Wallace
Jamaica
H.E. Menissa Rambally
Saint Lucia
H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams
St Kitts and Nevis
Her Excellency Ms. Vynnette Arlissa Frederick
St Vincent and the Grenadines
H.E. Inga Rhonda King
St Vincent and the Grenadines
H.E. Ambassador Michel Orlando Kerpens
Suriname
