The tremendous loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean region on 26 December 2004 have shocked the world at large and shattered the lives of many individuals and communities. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy, especially those who have lost family and friends.
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As Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, I welcome you all of most wholeheartedly and thank the Government of Italy, the FAO and the Pacific Forum Secretariat for co-sponsoring with us this very important partnership activity.
Your presence here at this hour must signal your concurrence on the vital importance of this event.
Why do I say it is a very important activity?
His Excellency Mr. Greg Urwin, Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum
Mr. Leonard Good, CEO and Chairman of the GEF
Other partners
Ladies and Gentlemen
It gives great pleasure on behalf of the Caribbean Community to join the Pacific Islands Forum as we salute our partnership with the GEF.
The Caribbean Small Islands and Low-lying Coastal States are located in the geographic zone where most_
Esteemed colleagues,
Representatives of the media_
On behalf of the Secretary-General and the staff of the CARICOM ecretariat, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this important Consultation. Given the early start of Community meetings this year, I am also glad of the opportunity to wish you, your families and organisations, a happy and successful New Year.
Esteemed colleagues,
Representatives of the media_
On behalf of the Secretary-General and the staff of the CARICOM ecretariat, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this important Consultation. Given the early start of Community meetings this year, I am also glad of the opportunity to wish you, your families and organisations, a happy and successful New Year.
Mr. President,
The Caribbean Community deeply appreciates this opportunity to address the Security Council on the situation in Haiti.
One year ago, we were all gravely concerned about deteriorating political and security conditions in Haiti. With Haitian agreement and international support, the Caribbean Community launched a diplomatic initiative. Underpinned by the principles of democracy and good governance enshrined in the CARICOM Charter of Civil Society and the Inter-American Democratic Charter, the CARICOM initiative sought the following_
Mr. President,
The Caribbean Community deeply appreciates this opportunity to address the Security Council on the situation in Haiti.
One year ago, we were all gravely concerned about deteriorating political and security conditions in Haiti. With Haitian agreement and international support, the Caribbean Community launched a diplomatic initiative. Underpinned by the principles of democracy and good governance enshrined in the CARICOM Charter of Civil Society and the Inter-American Democratic Charter, the CARICOM initiative sought the following_
Friends,
Caribbean Partners,
Presenters - Professor Nettleford and Dr. John Agard, Dr. Michael Witter and Dr. Hilary Brown,
Ladies and gentlemen.
Honorable Ministers, Distinguished Deputy Secretary-General, Director General of the CRNM, Delegates, Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat, Representatives of regional bodies and private sector organizations, Friends of the media, Ladies and Gentlemen
At the beginning of this New Year I like to wish you all a prosperous and fruitful 2005. I hope that this year will bring our Caribbean Community great achievements.
Outgoing Chairman of COTED, Hon. Montgomery Daniel, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture St Vincent and the Grenadines
Incoming Chairman of COTED, Hon Michael Jong Tjien Fa, Minister of Trade and Industry of Suriname
Hon. Clement Rohee, Minister of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation
Ministers of Government of Member States of the Community
Representatives of Institutions of the Caribbean Community
Members of the Media
Ladies and Gentlemen
Secretary-General, en route to Mauritius, sends best wishes.