Speeches

By mahtabala, 26 August, 2003

Mr. Chairman, Dr. Clarence Henry
Prime Minister, Hon. Lester Bird
Hon. Gaston Browne, Minister of Planning, Trade, Industry, Commerce and Public Service Affairs
Father Charles Willock
Ambassador Lionel Hurst
Mr. John C. Charles and colleagues of the Secretariat
Members of the media
Ladies and Gentlemen

By mahtabala, 26 August, 2003

SALUTATIONS!

I am proud today as Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community to welcome you all to CARIFESTA VIII in Suriname. This pride is heightened by the fact that this is the first time since my assumption of office in 1992 that this major Community event is being held in a non-English speaking country. Indeed it is only the second time in its 31-year history that CARIFESTA is being staged outside the English speaking Caribbean, having been held in Cuba in 1979.

By mahtabala, 25 August, 2003

Salutations:

The juncture of the celebration of CARIFESTA VIII here in Suriname, and the 30th Anniversary year of the Caribbean Community, is an ideal time for the CARICOM Secretariat and our private sector partner, TELESUR to join resources in exploring the rich potential of mind, technology and the impact on art and culture in the Caribbean. Certainly, there is no better time and no more suitable place for this event to be taking place. 

By mahtabala, 21 August, 2003

The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat presents his compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organisation and wishes to express his shock at the bombing of the United Nations offices in Baghdad, and the death of Special Envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello and other United Nations officials who lost their lives or were injured in pursuit of the noble goal of peace.

By mahtabala, 21 August, 2003

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil and has the honour to convey the following message.


    “The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic passing of United Nations Special Envoy Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, who died in service for humanity.

By mahtabala, 25 July, 2003

Your Excellency Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community
Members of Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat
Colleague Members of Staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media

I feel deeply honoured today to present to you, Secretary-General, the letters which accredit me as Guyana's Ambassador to the Caribbean Community.