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By mahtabala, 4 February, 2003

Message of Condolence from Mr. Julian Hunte, Chairman of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) and Minister of External Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation to Mr. Colin Powell, Secretary of State, United States of America on

Mr Colin Powell
Secretary of State
Department of State
Washington D. C.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Dear Secretary of State,

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is shocked and saddened at the tragic death of the seven astronauts on board the space shuttle 1 February 2003.

We share your grief and that of the families and friends of those pioneers who had passionately committed themselves to advancing humanity’s discovery of the third frontier for the benefit of us all.

By mahtabala, 3 February, 2003

ADDRESSING INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES – MINISTERS MEET

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ministers responsible for Information Communication and Technology will meet later this week to fine-tune strategic measures aimed at addressing the sustainability and development of these sectors within the framework of the regional integration process. Proposals regarding the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) are expected to feature prominently in the deliberations.

By mahtabala, 1 February, 2003

BRAZIL/AUSTRALIA CHALLENGE AT THE WTO THREATENS CARICOM SUGAR : PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY FOURTEENTH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL FOR TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, 1 FEBRUARY 2003, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA

CARICOM Ministers at the Fourteenth Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) which met in Georgetown, Guyana on 31 January - 1 February 2003 expressed deep concern regarding the challenge to the European Union (EU) sugar regime launched by Brazil/Australia at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in September 2002. This challenge, if successful, would be disastrous for CARICOM Countries whose economies depend vitally on their sugar industries. Ministers considered this challenge as the most serious threat to CARICOM’s most important agricultural crop.

By mahtabala, 1 February, 2003

CARICOM MEMBER STATES URGED TO STICK TO CSME IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINE

The Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) has urged its Member States to stick to the deadlines for implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).

At its Fourteenth Meeting which ended in Georgetown, Guyana on Saturday, February 1, COTED urged Member States to accelerate the implementation of the key elements of the CSME. The meeting recognised that some Member States were unable to implement decisions due to limited human resources and agreed on steps to assist those who were affected by this limitation.

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By mahtabala, 31 January, 2003

REMARKS BY THE HON. MARGARET DYER-HOWE, CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL FOR TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (COTED), AND MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, LAND, HOUSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT, MONTSERRAT,  AT THE OPENING OF THE FOURTEENTH MEETING OF COTED, 31 JANUARY 2003, G

Mr. Secretary-General, Honourable Ministers, Other Distinguished Heads of Delegations of Member States and Regional Organisations, Officials, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen.

Welcome to the Fourteenth Ministerial Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). I am most pleased to be with you for this crucial Meeting. It is good to be back in the fold, among my regional siblings.

By mahtabala, 31 January, 2003

OPENING REMARKS BY EDWIN W. CARRINGTON, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY AT THE FOURTEENTH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL FOR TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, 31 JANUARY 2003, LE MERIDIEN PEGASUS, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA

Madame Chair, Deputy Prime Minister of Barbados 
Honourable Ministers 
Director-General, RNM 
Distinguished Delegates 
Assistant Secretaries General 
And Members of Staff of the Secretariat 
Members of the Media 
Ladies and Gentlemen

By mahtabala, 31 January, 2003

COTED MINISTERS URGED TO KEEP FAITH WITH THEIR DECISIONS

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) opened its first Ministerial Meeting for 2003 in Georgetown today, a signal development in the Region’s efforts in shaping new strategies for international negotiations.

At the Opening Ceremony of the Fourteenth Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), Secretary-General of CARICOM, Mr. Edwin Carrington urged the Ministers to use the word “Action” as a guide for their deliberations.Their decisions he said will set the tone for this historic year with its focus on “productivity and decisiveness

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