Friday, September 4th, 2026 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is stepping up its engagement with Haiti as the country moves closer to elections, with the Community’s Eminent Persons Group (EPG) currently in the country for discussions with a range of Haitian stakeholders. In a September 3, 2026 statement and address to the Organization of American States … Continue reading CARICOM Eminent Persons Group steps up Haiti engagement ahead of elections
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Canada and CARICOM have launched a renewed action plan under the Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership. This is good to see, although including greater detail in the announcement would be useful to fully understand what is included in the new action plan. News release June 23, 2026 - Panama City, Panama - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable … Continue reading Minister Anand concludes participation in the General Assembly of the Organization of American States, announces $35.3 million to support security and stability in the Americas
Anita Anand Credit: Bernard Thibodeau, House of Commons Photo Services It is positive to see that a Canada-CARICOM discussion is planned to discuss key issues under the Canada-Strategic Partnership. News release June 21, 2026 - Ottawa, Canada - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Panama from June … Continue reading Minister Anand to attend the General Assembly of Organization of American States in Panama
May 20, 2026 “While reaching common positions from diverse national interests is complex, as we have demonstrated over the years, the ability to coordinate foreign policy positions demonstrates that the Community remains a most effective means of navigating an unpredictable global landscape. None of our small nations can effectively confront these challenges in isolation. Working … Continue reading CARICOM Secretary-General Opens 29th COFCOR Meeting with Call for Strategic Unity in Navigating Hemispheric and International Shifts
Front, left and right, CARICOM officials at the OAS Consultative Meeting on Haiti, 2 February 2026, Washington, D.C. (Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG), comprising former Prime Ministers Dr. Kenny Anthony (Coordinator), Bruce Golding, and Perry Christie, participated in a Consultative Meeting on Haiti convened by … Continue reading CARICOM EPG participates in OAS meeting on Haiti, and other engagements in Washington, D.C.
By Ava Turnquest December 31, 2025 THE Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has urged The Bahamas to fully implement recently passed human rights and accountability reforms, as it warns that poor detention conditions across the region remain a pressing concern. Speaking with The Tribune following the Commission’s first technical cooperation visit to the country since … Continue reading IACHR urges Bahamas to implement rights reforms, improve detention conditions
By Aaron Humes: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organization of American States (OAS) have issued statements in response to today’s military actions by the United States in Venezuela, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic dialogue and respect for international law. CARICOMToday, Saturday, the Bureau of the Conference of Heads of Government from CARICOM convened in … Continue reading CARICOM and OAS respond to military action in Venezuela and growing regional concerns
November 5, 2025 The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert R. Ramdin, today presented to the institution’s Permanent Council the update (version 3) of the Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti — a comprehensive plan to restore stability in Haiti and put the country on the path to development and prosperity. The … Continue reading OAS Secretary General Presents Update of the Roadmap on Haiti to the Permanent Council and Calls to “Act with Urgency”
Police officers patrol the area near the Saint-Helene orphanage in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph) August 28, 2025 By EDITH M. LEDERER UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States announced Thursday that it is seeking U.N. authorization for a new “Gang Suppression Force” to help tackle the escalating … Continue reading ‘Gang Suppression Force’ to replace Haiti’s Kenya-led mission under U.S. proposal
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Organization of American States (OAS) held high-level meetings in support of the Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti. These meetings, attended by representatives of the Haitian government, OAS member and observer states, and other key stakeholders supporting Haiti, garnered broad support for the Roadmap, its objectives, and its … Continue reading Haiti – Politic : The OAS is holding more meetings on the roadmap