March 10, 2026 Cheaper everyday essentials, greater connections for businesses and talent, stronger global partnerships and increased representation in shaping regional policies are among the reasons to pursue full Caricom membership, according to a Green Paper published today. The 63-page document was released for consultation as Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, invited residents to become … Continue reading Bermuda: Full Caricom membership Green Paper published
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Afreximbank President, Dr George Elombi addresses the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, 02 March 2026: Pan African Multilateral Bank, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced a major expansion of its engagement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), increasing … Continue reading Afreximbank Raises Caricom Financing Cap to $5 Billion to Accelerate Regional Transformation
February 26, 2026 By W. Andy Knight As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders in St. Kitts this week, the region faces a moment of quiet but profound strategic consequence. Beneath the diplomatic courtesies and familiar rhetoric about partnership lies a deeper question: What place does the Caribbean occupy … Continue reading The Caribbean must not Become a Theatre of Great Power Politics
February 27, 2026 The Heads of State and Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met on 25 February with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Marco Rubio. The engagement was a highly constructive one with a frank conversation regarding the essential interests of all parties. Given the strong historical, … Continue reading CARICOM/U.S. Joint Statement
February 28th, 2026 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders agreed to send much-needed assistance to Cuba but said it would take a few weeks before the regional bloc decides exactly what would be rushed to the communist-ruled island where the humanitarian crisis has worsened as a result of stiffer United States (US) sanctions. “With respect to Cuba … Continue reading CARICOM to send relief to Cuba
February 27, 2026 At the closing media conference of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, Chair of CARICOM and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, reaffirmed the Region’s commitment to reparatory justice. Prime Minister Drew announced that Heads of Government have tasked … Continue reading CARICOM Leaders Strengthen Reparations Agenda
The Communique of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM is reproduced here. Some of the topics discussed at the meeting included: Renewal of CARICOM/US Cooperation Framework Haiti Support to Cuba Reparations Agenda COMMUNIQUE The Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Basseterre, … Continue reading COMMUNIQUE – Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM |24 -27 February 2026
Secretary Rubio Walks Between MeetingsSecretary Marco Rubio walks between meetings in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 25, 2026. (Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett) The U.S. State Department has posted a summary of his meetings with the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting. They have also posted a number of documents of interest to … Continue reading U.S. Secretary of State Rubio meets with CARICOM Heads of Gov’t
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has signalled a pivot in Jamaica’s diplomatic stance toward Cuba, calling for a “principled realism” that balances traditional regional solidarity with a demand for democratic reform and open-market transitions. Holness also warned that the growing humanitarian crisis in the Spanish-speaking nation could develop into a regional problem, pointing to a … Continue reading CUBA PIVOT
By BERT WILKINSON and DÁNICA COTO February 24, 2026 GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Caribbean leaders met Tuesday in St. Kitts and Nevis to debate pressing issues including the region’s relationship with the U.S. government, which has continued to strike suspected drug boats in the area, killing local fishermen. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet with Caribbean leaders … Continue reading Caribbean leaders gather for key summit to feature Rubio as US policy impacts region