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Members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observation Mission (CEOM), who monitored Jamaica’s 2025 General Election across 36 constituencies in 12 parishes, formally disclosed their assessments during a media briefing held on Thursday (September 4) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observation Mission (CEOM), who monitored Jamaica’s 2025 General Election across 36 constituencies in 12 parishes, formally disclosed their assessments during a media briefing held on Thursday (September 4) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

CARICOM Observer Mission Applauds Jamaica’s Peaceful and Well-Organised General Election

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observation Mission (CEOM) has commended Jamaica for its preparation and conduct of the September 3 General Election, noting the absence of voter intimidation or harassment. This was disclosed by Mission Chief, Fern Narcis, who presented...
Flyer for the CARIFESTA VX to be held in Barbados.
Flyer for the CARIFESTA VX to be held in Barbados.

100-Member Delegation to Represent Jamaica in Barbados for CARIFESTA
The flags of the different countries of the Caribbean that come together as one under the CARCOM umbrella.
The flags of the different countries of the Caribbean that come together as one under the CARCOM umbrella.

CARICOM a Melting Pot of Cultures
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), shakes hands with outgoing Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, Ambassador Nestor Mendez (centre). Occasion was a special meeting at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC on July 9, in honour of Ambassador Nestor Mendez, who demits office after 10 years. Sharing the moment is Dominica’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Steve Ferrol, who is Chair of the of the OAS Permanent Council of Member State Ambassadors. (Derrick Scott photo)
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), shakes hands with outgoing Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, Ambassador Nestor Mendez (centre). Occasion was a special meeting at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC on July 9, in honour of Ambassador Nestor Mendez, who demits office after 10 years. Sharing the moment is Dominica’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Steve Ferrol, who is Chair of the of the OAS Permanent Council of Member State Ambassadors. (Derrick Scott photo)

Jamaica Praises Outgoing OAS Assistant Secretary General for Promoting Hemispheric Cooperation
Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during a Business Breakfast Forum hosted by the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) at the Sandals Montego Bay Hotel in St. James on Tuesday (July 8).
Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during a Business Breakfast Forum hosted by the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) at the Sandals Montego Bay Hotel in St. James on Tuesday (July 8).

Gov’t Welcomes Decision to Remove Jamaica and Barbados from EU Financial Risk List

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Chief Executive Officer and Technical Director of the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Dr. Patrick Antoine, makes a presentation to CARICOM Heads of Government and regional business leaders during a Business Breakfast Forum hosted by the CPSO and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), at the Sandals Montego Bay Hotel in St. James on Tuesday (July 8).
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CARICOM Urged to Strengthen Trade Strategies

Chief Executive Officer and Technical Director of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Dr. Patrick Antoine, has proposed addressing trade inefficiencies as a key strategy to mitigate the potential impact of the impending 10 per cent baseline tariff on regional exports to the United States (US). Speaking during a Business Breakfast Forum in Montego Bay on Tuesday (July...
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Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is joined by Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and incoming CARICOM Chair, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, and CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, during the Closing Press Conference for the 49th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (July 8).
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CARICOM Leaders Anticipating Favourable International Court of Justice Climate Change Ruling

Caribbean leaders await a pivotal ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that could formally acknowledge the disproportionate impact of climate change on small island developing states (SIDS) and reshape global climate accountability. The ICJ is expected to issue the ruling on July 23, outlining states’ legal obligations to combat climate change and the consequences of failing to protect...
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Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in conversation with CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, during a press conference at the close of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, on Tuesday (July 8). The conference was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, from July 6 to 8.
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CARICOM Receptive to More Youth Involvement in Decision- Making

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has indicated that it is working to improve the framework for youth involvement in the Community’s decision-making. This was stated by Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a press conference at the close of the 49th Regular Meeting, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre,...
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Jamaica and Barbados Lead CARICOM Team to Review Regional Trade Barriers

Prime Minister and Chair of CARICOM, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a CARICOM-level committee to review and propose measures to reduce barriers to regional trade. The team will be led by Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Barbados, Kerrie Symmonds. Dr. Holness said the members will...
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Chair of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in conversation with former CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, during the opening ceremony for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. The opening ceremony was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Sunday (July 6).
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PM Urges Removal of Jamaica and Barbados from EU High-Risk List

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged the European Parliament to remove Jamaica and Barbados from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorist financing. Dr. Holness made the call during a press conference at the close of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of...
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CARICOM Supports Jamaica’s Petition to King Charles on Slavery Reparations

There is strong regional backing for Jamaica’s move to submit a formal petition to King Charles III seeking a landmark ruling from the Privy Council on the legality of slavery and Britain’s obligation to provide reparations. Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chair of CARICOM, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure, during the closing press conference of the...
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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, and Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), answers questions during the Closing Press Conference for the 49th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (July 8). At left is CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett.
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CARICOM Chair Advocates Safeguarding US Trade Preferences as Deal Deadline Nears

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman and Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the importance of preserving long-standing preferential trade arrangements with the United States (US) under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), as regional negotiations with North America near a critical deadline. “Our position is that we should seek to defend the historical trade relations that we have...
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