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By kendol, 2 June, 2021

CARICOM SG calls for fairness in international financing for SIDs

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has made a call for fairness in international financing for Small Island Developing States (SIDs), noting that they have been experiencing a battering from climate impacts, not of their own making.

“We have had to face the sharp end of climate change impacts in conjunction with our other inherent vulnerabilities. It is, therefore, crucial that vulnerability be the main criterion in determining access to concessional financing, which we urgently need in our quest for resilience.”

By kendol, 2 June, 2021

Be more strategic, press on urgently with CSME – Trade Ministers advised

The Organs of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) must move to adopt a greater sense of urgency and clarity of purpose if the Region is to successfully navigate the current difficult circumstances.

Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Mia Mottley delivered this charge Tuesday at the opening of the Fifty-Second Meeting of the COTED.

By kendol, 31 May, 2021

Secretary-General hails signing of CARICOM-FIFA MOU

Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has hailed the signing of an MOU between CARICOM and FIFA as opening avenues to positively impact the lives of youth within the Region.

Ambassador LaRocque and FIFA’s President Mr Gianni Infantino signed the memorandum in a virtual ceremony, Monday. It creates a framework for further collaboration between football’s world government body and CARICOM on the development of football in the Community’s Member States.

By mahtabala, 7 February, 1969

PRESS RELEASES ISSUED DURING THE FIFTH CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES, 3-6 FEBRUARY 1969, PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

The Fifth Conference of Heads of Government of Commonwealth Caribbean Countries opened this morning in the Ballroom of the Trinidad Hilton Hotel, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.

His Excellency, Sir Solomon Hochoy, Governor General of Trinidad and Tobago officially opened the Conference.

Dr. The Right Honourable Eric E. Williams, P.C., Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, welcomed the delegates.

By mahtabala, 28 October, 1967

SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS OF THE FOURTH CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES, 23-27 OCTOBER 1967, BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS

Section I - PROGRESS REPORT
Noted

Section II - REGIONAL INTEGRATION

(i) Measures for Economic Integration - including proposals for wider Free Trade Area;
(ii) Trade and Integration Committee;
(iii) Location of Industries

The Conference adopted a resolution to the effect that -

(a) Free Trade should be introduced with respect to all intra-Commonwealth Caribbean trade by 1st May, 1968, subject to certain other provisions;

By mahtabala, 10 March, 1965

THIRD CONFERENCE OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES, 8-10 MARCH 1965, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA

The Third Conference of Commonwealth Countries began consideration of its agenda this morning under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister of British Guiana, Mr. L.F.S. Burnham.

By mahtabala, 9 March, 1965

THIRD CONFERENCE OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES, 8-10 MARCH 1965, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA

Today the Conference of Commonwealth Caribbean Countries discussed and agreed on joint action on a wide range of subjects which affect the economic development of the participating countries. Subjects discussed include Economic Aid from Canada and a scheme for Mutual Technical Aid between Commonwealth Caribbean Countries and other Commonwealth countries. The Conference expressed concern over the Corporation tax on British industry recently proposed by the U.K. Government and put on record strong views that arrangements should be made to ensure that the investment of the U.K.

By mahtabala, 18 January, 1964

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SECOND CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES, 13-17 JANUARY 1964, KINGSTON, JAMAICA

The Second Conference of Heads of Government of Commonwealth Caribbean Countries took place at Headquarters House, Kingston, Jamaica, from January 13 to 17, 1964, under the Chairmanship of the Hon. Donald Sangster, Deputy Prime Minister of Jamaica and Minister of Finance. The First Conference was held in Trinidad from July 22 to 25, 1963, at the National Museum and Art Gallery, Port-of-Spain, under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

By mahtabala, 13 December, 1901

His Excellency Mr. Guy Ryder, Director General of the International Labour Organization, Honourable

Your Excellency Ambassador Jose L. Vignolo
Deputy Secretary-General, Ambassador Lolita Applewhaite
Members of Executive Management
Other Members of Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat
Representatives of the Media
Other Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

It is my honour and pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you, Ambassador Vignolo, on the occasion of your accreditation as the first Plenipotentiary Representative of the Argentine Republic to the Caribbean Community.

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