Allow me to join with the Secretary General of CARICOM in thanking the Government of the Republic of Suriname for its graciousness in being excellent host to this the Eighth Meeting of the CARICOM
It gives me great pleasure to address you on the occasion of the opening of this important Regional Diplomatic Training Course for Mid-Career Diplomats in the Caribbean Community.
Ms. Grace Talma, Chairperson; Hon. Hazel Manning, Minister of Local Government of Trinidad and Tobago; Members of the Media Distinguished Members of Civil Society