CARICOM Treaty Database
Objective of Treaty / Agreement / Convention

The Charter aims, inter alia, to enhance public confidence in governance, thereby reinforcing the loyalty of all the people; to ensure continuing respect for internationally recognised civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights; to uphold the right of people to make political choices; to create a truly participatory political environment within the Caribbean Community which will be propitious to genuine consultation in the process of governance; to promote, foster and maintain racial harmony; and to promote economic growth and sustainable development through the wise use of the human and natural resources

Date of Signature
Country Date of Signature
Antigua and Barbuda 19 February 1997
Bahamas 21 February 1997
Barbados 19 February 1997
Belize 19 February 1997
Dominica 19 February 1997
Grenada 19 February 1997
Guyana 19 February 1997
Jamaica 19 February 1997
St Kitts and Nevis 19 February 1997
Saint Lucia 19 February 1997
St Vincent and the Grenadines 19 February 1997
Suriname 19 February 1997
Trinidad and Tobago 19 February 1997
British Virgin Islands 20 February 1997
Date of Ratification
Country Date of Ratification
Trinidad and Tobago 12 June 1997
Date of Accession
Country Date of Accession
Resolution / Withdrawal
Country Date
Key Dates & Classification
Date Opened for Signature
19 February 1997
Location Opened for Signature
Antigua and Barbuda
Treaty Type
Convention
Treaty File
Charter of Civil Society for The Caribbean Community.pdf
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