CARICOM and the United States of America have pledged to contribute to the defense and security of the hemisphere in order to combat transnational crimes and terrorism. In a joint statement issued following a meeting on the Third Border Initiative in Monterrey, Mexico on Monday (Jan. 12) Caribbean leaders and the United States have agreed to take steps to promote...

The Government's drive to include overseas Jamaicans in the island's development process was taken to London last week, with State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn, calling on UK-based Jamaicans to be more engaged in the island. Mr. Franklyn, who has responsibility for Jamaicans overseas, noted that there were two kinds of Jamaicans...

SALUTATIONS: Recognition of contribution of Ambassador Frechette who demitted office on July 3. Welcome to Susan Segal who is now President and CEO of Council of the Americas. INTRODUCTION I feel honoured to be invited to address such an influential gathering once again. I regard your invitation as reflective of your deep interest in Jamaica's development and our historical friendship....

In order to commemorate its 30th Anniversary, CARICOM decided to undertake a year-long programme of activities throughout our Region. Our central theme in these Distinguished Lectures: "Towards the Further Enhancement of Caribbean Civilisation" Although this is the Seventh in the Series, it is the first being delivered outside our immediate borders. Although I am in Brooklyn, I know of no...