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October 2, 2025

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The Directorate General for Foreign Trade (DGFT), Belize, has announced the first CARICOM national to be granted Indefinite Stay under the new CARICOM Free Movement of Persons Agreement. The recipient, a national of Barbados, now has the right to live and work in Belize without restrictions. The DGFT post highlighted the significance of the milestone, […]

October 1, 2025

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2793, which will transition the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission into a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) with a more robust UN-authorised mandate. “This provides new hope for an end to violence and for the restoration of public safety for the people of […]

September 30, 2025

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Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines will implement full free movement of their nationals among themselves starting tomorrow, October 1, 2025. This development means nationals of the four countries will no longer be limited to temporary six-month entry or entry under the CARICOM skills regime. Instead, they will be able to live […]

September 30, 2025

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has welcomed the adoption of a United Nations Security Council resolution establishing a UN Support Office and authorising the transition of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission into a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti. In a statement on Tuesday, the CARICOM Caucus of Ambassadors said the resolution represents “a fundamental […]

September 30, 2025

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today marked Caribbean Youth Day 2025, recognising the vital contributions of young people across the Region, whose energy, creativity, and resilience are driving social, cultural, and economic progress. In a statement, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett highlighted the central role of youth in shaping a sustainable and inclusive Caribbean. “As we […]

September 29, 2025

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Caribbean health leaders are calling for urgent action to strengthen regional health systems, warning that climate change, economic instability, and rising disease burdens pose serious threats to public well-being and development. The appeal was made during the Fiftieth Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development – Health (COHSOD-Health), held September 26–27. Ministers of […]

September 16, 2025

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CARICOM said on Tuesday it had been informed by Belize that members of the Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF) entered Belizean territory in the Sarstoon River several times between Sept. 10 and 13, hoisting a Guatemalan flag, attempting to ram a Belizean military vessel, and obstructing Belizeans from navigating the river. The regional bloc said the […]

September 15, 2025

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Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full free movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By adopting this regime, the four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work, and remain indefinitely […]

September 14, 2025

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The Secretary-General and staff of the CARICOM Secretariat are deeply saddened by the passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana, on Saturday. CARICOM, in a statement, said her passing is a profound loss to Guyana and the entire CARICOM family. “Ambassador Harper was a […]

September 12, 2025

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the recent Israeli strike on residential premises in Doha, Qatar. In a statement, CARICOM said the act of aggression represents a flagrant disregard for international law and a dangerous violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “The strike occurred at a time when Qatar has been working as […]

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History Made: First CARICOM National granted indefinite stay in Belize

CARICOM welcomes U.N. Security Council resolution establishing gang suppression force for Haiti

Four CARICOM states to implement full free movement from October 1

CARICOM welcomes U.N resolution establishing Support Office and Gang Suppression Force in Haiti

Caribbean Youth Day 2025: CARICOM Celebrates the Region’s Young Leaders

Caribbean Health Ministers Urge Bold Action to Protect Systems

CARICOM urges Guatemala to stop incursions into Belize’s Sarstoon River

Barbados, Belize, Dominica, St. Vincent begin full free movement on October 1

CARICOM: Guyana and the region poorer with Ambassador Harper’s passing

CARICOM condemns Israeli strike in Qatar

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EKAA HRIM commits to paying off 37 Indian workers by May 27

AI to drive modern policing, security systems, says President Ali

Moore confident ahead of Independence Table Tennis Tournament

EKAA HRIM commits to paying off 37 Indian workers by May 27