(CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana) There is need for the urgent formulation of a Regional action plan to counter natural disasters in light of the recent events that have adversely affected the infrastructure and economies of several Member States. This is the conviction of Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Mr.
Suriname
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.
The CARICOM Secretariat is continuing its public education on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) with a workshop in Suriname 26-27 October 2004. The two-day workshop will train twenty-five participants as CSME Spokespersons. Modules will focus on advocacy, CSME Messages, the Regional Integration Movement, Media Skills and Public Speaking Techniques.
The CARICOM Secretariat's CSME Unit is collaborating with the Suriname Ministry of Trade and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in facilitating the workshop.
PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – “The workshop has sensitized a broad range of manufacturing interests, giving us a deeper appreciation of the complex external trade negotiations agenda confronting Suriname and CARICOM.” This statement was made by a representative of the Surinamese private sector - Mr. Oscar Kambel, General Manager of Global Beverages NV - who participated in a sensitization workshop for Surinamese private sector stakeholders in Paramaribo, October 20. Mr.
In keeping with the decision taken by Heads of Government at their 25th Regular Meeting in Grenada 4-7 July, the 18th meeting of the Bureau of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be held at Grand Anse, Grenada on Wednesday (July 28) to receive the report of the CARICOM Ministerial team which visited Haiti earlier this month. The Bureau is comprised of the Chairman (The Prime Minister of Grenada), the Outgoing Chairman (The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda), the Incoming Chairman (The President of Suriname), and the Secretary General.
In keeping with the decision taken by Heads of Government at their 25th Regular Meeting in Grenada 4-7 July, the 18th meeting of the Bureau of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be held at Grand Anse, Grenada on Wednesday (July 28) to receive the report of the CARICOM Ministerial team which visited Haiti earlier this month. The Bureau is comprised of the Chairman (The Prime Minister of Grenada), the Outgoing Chairman (The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda), the Incoming Chairman (The President of Suriname), and the Secretary General.
"I know we will die
Our relevance will die
If we do not move…..
…beyond this step”
- nala
SALUTATIONS
I came to talk of technology, and have brought none, because we still sit on the crossroads!
Change is nothing new. Advent of new technology only signaled yet another change through which our art and culture have further opportunity to grow, be promoted… and be traded. How do we manage the mighty continents of mind and memory to harness technology potential for arts and culture in the Caribbean?
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.
Your Excellency the President of Suriname and Mrs Venetiaan-Vanenburg
The Vice-President of Suriname
Speaker of the National Assembly
Honourable Ministers
Members of the Diplomatic Corps
Distinguished Artists
Participants
Members of the Media
Ladies and Gentlemen
It is my pleasure to bring you greetings on behalf of the Secretary-General and staff of the Caribbean Community Secretariat and indeed the entire CARICOM family.