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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, on Friday (July 6) signed three agreements pertaining to matters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The signing took place during the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM...

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

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.

Barbados to Remove Visa Requirements for Haitians

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.

Regional Leaders Commit to A More Effective CSME

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.

President of Chile Keen on Negotiating Free-Trade Agreement with CARICOM

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...

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...

8 years ago CARICOMGovernor GeneralOffice of the Prime Minister

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...

8 years ago CARICOMOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Affirms Jamaica’s Commitment to CARICOM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is affirming Jamaica’s commitment to the principal objectives of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This, he said, includes the expansion of trade and investment opportunities for its members; the promotion of foreign policy coordination; and structured, functional cooperation. “Jamaica’s chairmanship will have a specific focus and intention, mindful of the rapidly evolving dynamics of...

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CARICOM Stages 13th Annual Road Race on July 7

Members of the public are invited to participate in the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) 13th annual Road Race scheduled to take place on Saturday (July 7) beginning at 6:00 a.m. at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. The event is being held in conjunction with the 39th CARICOM Heads of Government Conference from July 4 to 6 at the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, arrives at the opening ceremony of the 38th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean community (CARICOM) in July 2017 at the Grenada Trade Centre, Grand Anse, St. George

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CARICOM Heads Begin Three-Day Meeting Today

The 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from July 4-6 under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The opening ceremony will begin at 4:00 pm on Wednesday (July 4) with presentations from Prime Minister Holness;...

Secretary-General of CARICOM, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque.

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CARICOM Skills Certificate Widening Access to Employment Opportunities

Skilled Jamaicans and other qualified Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals are broadening their access to employment opportunities within the region through the free movement regime. With the acquisition of a Certificate of Recognition of CARICOM Skills Qualification, which is a provision under the CARICOM (Free Movement of Skilled Persons) Act, qualified persons are able to move and work freely in another...