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Spouses of CARICOM Heads Visit Historic Falmouth

Spouses of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) toured the historic town of Falmouth on Thursday (July 5), where they viewed the 18th century Georgian buildings and participated in craft shopping. The Heads are in Jamaica for the...

President of Chile Keen on Negotiating Free-trade agreement with CARICOM
Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, addresses the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Wednesday (July 4), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, addresses the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Wednesday (July 4), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

CARICOM Must Reposition to Navigate the “New Normal”
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated), signs one of three agreements pertaining to matters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The signing took place on Friday (July 6) during the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Overseeing the process is Secretary-General, CARICOM, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated), signs one of three agreements pertaining to matters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The signing took place on Friday (July 6) during the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Overseeing the process is Secretary-General, CARICOM, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque.

PM Holness Signs CARICOM Agreements
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), with other Heads of Government of CARICOM on Thursday (July 5). Also pictured (at fifth left), is Secretary-General, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador Irwin LaRocque. The leaders are attending the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), with other Heads of Government of CARICOM on Thursday (July 5). Also pictured (at fifth left), is Secretary-General, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador Irwin LaRocque. The leaders are attending the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

CARICOM Leaders Propose That Measures Be Put in Place for Easier Travel

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Jamaica Signs Three CARICOM Agreements

The Government of Jamaica is now signatory to three additional CARICOM agreements. Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (July 6) signed the instruments at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, the site of the 39th Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. The agreements relate to cooperation in the areas of education and security. The instruments are as follows: 1. Protocol Amending...
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Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, addresses the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Wednesday (July 4), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
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Barbados to Remove Visa Requirements for Haitians

The Barbadian Government has indicated that it will remove the visa requirements for Haitians travelling to that country as it seeks to be more inclusive in its treatment of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals. This is according to Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, who said the stipulation “breaches the fundamental tenets that bind us together under the revised Treaty...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday (July 4), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Pictured in the background are the Heads of Government of the Community.
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Regional Leaders Commit to A More Effective CSME

Regional leaders are committed to making the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) more effective. At least three leaders spoke of their commitment as they addressed the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Wednesday, July 4, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James. The ceremony was held...
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President of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Sebastián Piñera (left), addresses the third plenary session at the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Friday (July 6), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Also pictured is Chilean Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla.
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President of Chile Keen on Negotiating Free-Trade Agreement with CARICOM

President of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Sebastián Piñera, has expressed interest in entering into negotiations on a free trade-agreement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Mr. Piñera said the Chilean Government, which already has free-trade agreements with more than 70 countries in the world, has been looking forward to starting this process “for a long period of time”. He...
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Jamaica’s High Commissioner to London, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan (left), receives the CARICOM Standard from His Excellency Bocchit Edmond of Haiti, to mark the ceremonial handover of the Chairmanship of the CARICOM Caucus in the United Kingdom (UK). Occasion was a special thanksgiving service to mark CARICOM Day, held at the Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Road, London, on July 4.
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CARICOM Day in London Pays Tribute to Windrush Generation

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) diplomatic missions in London celebrated CARICOM Day on Wednesday (July 4), with a special thanksgiving service and exhibition in tribute to the Windrush generation. Held at the Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Road, the service marked 70 years since the arrival of Caribbean migrants on the Empire Windrush ship to the United Kingdom (UK). It included...
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The Most Hon. Andrew Holness gave his remarks at the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community on Wednesday, July 4.
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Forging A Stronger Bond for A Resilient CARICOM – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored Jamaica’s commitment to the principal objectives of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM. The Prime Minister was speaking last evening (July 4) during the opening ceremony of the 39th Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay St. James. Prime Minister Holness who is also Chairman of CARICOM...
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Prime Minister Expresses Confidence in New President of CCJ

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed confidence that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), under the leadership of new President, Hon. Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, will continue to guard the rights of the Caribbean people. Mr. Holness was speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for Justice Saunders at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel, Montego Bay, on July 4. “I...
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