The recent declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the outbreak of mpox, specifically the more transmissible clade 1b, emphasises the importance of heightened vigilance within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). As of 14 August 2024, this outbreak has been classified as a Public ...

In response to an invitation from the President of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) and calls from stakeholders, the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) made an in-person visit to Haiti on 11-16 August 2024 as a follow-up to previous virtual meetings with the Presidential Council, the Pri...

“The development of robust, responsive, and resilient health systems cannot be achieved without the involvement of nurses, midwives and other related sectors.” Helen Royer, Director of Human and Social Development at the CARICOM Secretariat Monday 19 August 2024 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Gr...

Salutations  Honourable John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize;  Honourable Ministers and members of the National Assembly;  Dr. Claire Grant, President, and Other Executives and Members of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union;  Ladies and Gentlemen. I am pleased to address you all fo...

Ambassador Francis signs the Secretary-General's Guest Book (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - As His Excellency Dennis Francis concludes his year-long term as President of the 78th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secret...

Today, as we come together to observe International Youth Day under the theme "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," we highlight the incredible power of digital technology in shaping our world. In this digital age, we, the youth, are leading the charge—not ju...

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett is advocating for young people to be at the centre of policymaking, as the world observes International Youth Day 2024. In a message to mark the day she stated, If there is one thing that must endure, it is the conversation wi...

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - The three former prime ministers appointed by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government to carry out the Community's good office role in Haiti continue to do so as the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) and the interim prime ...

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is saddened by the crash of Voepass Linhas Aéras Flight 2283 in Brazil on 9 August which resulted in the deaths of over 60 persons. We convey our deepest condolences to President Lula da Silva, the bereaved families and the people of the Federative Republic of Br...

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened at the passing of Ambassador Lorne McDonnough, CD, on Thursday, 8 August 2024. Ambassador McDonnough had a career of distinguished service to the Caribbean Community. He served as the first Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Development Fun...