Caribbean Community.
International organization with 15 member states and 5 associate members in the Caribbean region
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 11
- Connections
- 110
What's happening
Active this week
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The African Union, Caribbean Community, and United Nations are jointly pushing for a reparations framework, despite differing views on responsibility.Well supported6 reports4 developments inside
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Ghana is advancing reparatory justice efforts through cooperation with the African Union and the Caribbean Community, culminating in a UN resolution.Some support1 report
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The Caribbean Community is intensifying economic and financial measures against Cuba, aiming to preserve the region as a Zone of Peace in solidarity with UN member states' resolutions.Well supported3 reports5 developments inside
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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has publicly stated its support for Cuba's interests.Some support1 report
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Caribbean Community countries voted on a resolution concerning the blockade of Cuba.Some support1 report
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CARICOM expressed concern that the world is failing to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, ahead of COP 31 in Türkiye.Some support1 report
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High-level talks are underway between the African Union, the Caribbean Community, and Ghana to discuss cooperation, trade, and reparations.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ghana formally endorsed dialogues involving the African Union and the Caribbean Community.Some support1 report
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Saint Lucia released 2022 census data while affirming its roles in CARICOM, OAS, and OECS, and shaping Latin American diplomacy.Some support1 report
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Carla Barnett has been appointed as the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).Some support1 report
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CARICOM demanded an apology from Britain during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Belize aims to integrate with the CARICOM market, with Rodwell Ferguson seeking cabinet approval to increase tariffs.Some support1 report
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Guyana seeks UN leadership succession while President Ali represents Guyanese interests in regional bodies like CARICOM.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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Caribbean Community, Jamaica, and Cuba are coordinating regional humanitarian response and contributing funds to regional efforts.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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CARICOM held its meeting in Saint Lucia, with Philip J. Pierre chairing the Heads of Government meeting.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Guyana is listed as a full member of the Caribbean Community, and Haiti's GDP is reported to be a quarter of the Dominican Republic's.Some support1 report
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Member nations of the Caribbean Community, including Antigua, are facing political pressure from the United States.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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CARICOM countries reached migration agreements with IOM, with Antigua negotiating policy and US expected to fund services.Some support1 report
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Storm Melissa devastated western Jamaica while the region utilized CARICOM for capital raising, with a bond prospectus unveiled in Barbados.Some support1 report
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Saint Lucia is hosting courtesy calls and meetings related to the regional judicial structure of the Caribbean Community, involving the Caribbean Court of Justice.Some support1 report2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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CIMH expanded its services to CMO member states, holding an EU-supported capacity-building workshop.Some support2 reports
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A Saint Lucian delegation attended meetings with the World Bank, PAHO, and CARICOM on October 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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Due to El Niño, the Caribbean region is facing climate challenges, with aid being coordinated including technical support and water provision via barge to Dominica.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The African Union and Caribbean Community are involved in reparatory justice demands concerning the transatlantic slave trade.Well supported9 reports3 developments inside
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The Caribbean Community held a meeting on the sidelines of UNGA in New York to advance its development agenda, focusing on agriculture and food security.Some support1 report
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Ghana is positioning itself as a gateway for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), reinforcing diplomatic ties and strengthening Africa-Caribbean relations.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Ghana, Jamaica, African Union, and Caribbean Community met to discuss cooperation, trade, and reparations for transatlantic trade.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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The leadership succession race for the UN features candidates like Rafael Grossi from Argentina, who is competing while also advocating for the end of the U.S. embargo against Cuba.Some support1 report
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The Caribbean Community may bring a case to the ICJ, while African nations seek diplomatic pressure on the UK regarding legal actions sought by Barbados.Some support3 reports
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Saint Kitts and Nevis joined the Caribbean Community and reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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US policy is now involved in the regional issues surrounding Guyana, as the country receives deportees for processing.Some support6 reports3 developments inside
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The Caribbean Community discussed regional economic challenges and affordability on July 7, 2026.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Institutional cooperation between Africa and CARICOM is being formalized through summits held in Addis Ababa with the AU Commission.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Prize eligibility has been expanded to include CARICOM, while Nigerian authors are noted for driving African literary discourse.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Discussions are underway regarding future medical care standards between Martinique and the Caribbean Community.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CARICOM and CAHFSA partnered to host a webinar, utilizing the CARICOM Secretariat located in Guyana.Some support1 report
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Caribbean Community leaders meet in Basseterre for a conference amidst global pressures.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Caribbean nations, including Jamaica and Guyana, are involved in a regional integration project supported by the Caribbean Court of Justice.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Panama is strengthening its presence within CARICOM by appointing a new ambassador to manage Lesser Antilles islands from Georgetown.Some support1 report
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Allegations regarding the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice have been published in a newspaper, following comments from a diplomat.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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The Caribbean Community has made demands for reparations from the Crown regarding slavery.Some support1 report
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Bermuda is exploring full membership in the Caribbean Community, while US policy governs visa-free travel to the territory.Some support1 report
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The Caribbean Community is calling for stronger policies to protect Indigenous rights, observing the UN theme on Indigenous Midwives.Some support3 reports
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The Caribbean Community bloc includes member states such as Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana hosts the CARICOM Secretariat.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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John Dramani Mahama held a state visit to Jamaica, meeting with PM Holness to expand cooperation and strengthen trade with CARICOM.Some support2 reports
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The Caribbean Community continues regional cooperation, with Barbados participating in the quasi-cabinet and T&T offering cargo ferries.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Electoral Process Group (EPG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has welcomed the electoral calendar.Some support1 report
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Lisa Harding reports that the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is granting funding to the CARICOM organization to support regional economic integration.Some support3 reports
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Bermuda is considering full membership in the Caribbean Community, which held a meeting in Saint Lucia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Bahamas provided humanitarian aid to Venezuela and joined the CARICOM member states leading the regional response to earthquakes.Some support1 report
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Bermuda is pursuing full membership in the Caribbean Community and overseeing the public consultation process.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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One Bermuda Alliance hosted a discussion on the topic of Caribbean Community membership.Some support1 report
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NY State Police action on July 7th included the arrest of a man from Binghamton and the investigation of a threat against Senator Lea Webb. Separately, the CARICOM Chairman spoke in Atlanta.Some support1 report
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A government is engaging with the Caribbean Community (Caricom) regarding policy matters that affect Bermuda's future.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Trinidad and Tobago offers a vessel for regional ferry service, with the Inter-American Development Bank acting as a development finance partner in Caricom.Some support3 reports
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A CARICOM meeting was held in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, involving key officials like Carla Barnett and Terrance Drew.Well supported18 reports1 development inside
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Saint Lucia is a member of the Caribbean Community.Well supported4 reports
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CARICOM Heads of Government met in Basseterre and agreed to renew the organization's contract.Some support1 report
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Caribbean Community and Guyana established a regional cooperation framework for aid deployment.Some support4 reports
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The Caribbean Community hosted intelligence meetings on July 6, 2026, to discuss regional security matters.Some support1 report1 development inside
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What's reaching Caribbean Community
Events traced to Caribbean Community, step by step, newest first- India-Antigua cooperation could boost Caribbean Community tradeIntensified India-Antigua cooperation may boost regional trade and investment in the Caribbean CommunityPossible
- Water regeneration project may boost Caribbean Community's resilienceWater regeneration project may boost Caribbean Community's regional resilience goalsPossible
- How could Jamaica strengthening disaster risk financing frameworks affect Caribbean Community?Jamaica's resilience focus may influence regional disaster risk policies in CARICOMPossible
- Caribbean Community may gain from proposed debt relief and aidThe Caribbean Community may benefit from proposed debt relief and aidPossible
- Commonwealth summit may shape Caribbean Community's debt and climate agendaThe Caribbean Community may see its regional agenda shaped by discussions on debt and climate at the summitPossible
- Intensifying drought threatens Caribbean stability and cooperationRegional drought strains the Caribbean Community's stability mandateLikely
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- CHOGM discussions may shape Caribbean Community's investment prioritiesCHOGM discussions on investment may shape Caribbean Community's regional prioritiesPossible
- CHOGM discussions may shape Caribbean Community's investment agendaCHOGM's focus on investment may influence Caribbean Community's regional integration effortsPossible
- Corentyne bridge dispute may strain Caribbean Community's integration goalsThe Corentyne River dispute may strain regional integration efforts within CARICOM.Likely
- Jamaica's elevated financing costs may strain Caribbean Community stabilityJamaica's elevated financing costs may strain Caribbean Community stabilityPossible
- Regional preparedness efforts reinforce Caribbean Community's goalsRegional disaster preparedness efforts strengthen Caribbean Community's mandateLikely
- Economic divergence may strain Caribbean Community's regional goalsEconomic divergence and tourism challenges may strain Caribbean Community's integration goalsPossible
- Aid to Jamaica may bolster regional stability within the Caribbean CommunityAid to Jamaica may bolster regional stability within the Caribbean CommunityPossible
- How does Barbados serving as a financial bridge affect Caribbean Community?Barbados' role as a financial hub is driving a push for deeper trade integration between the Caribbean and Africa.Reported
Around Caribbean Community this week
News at the entities that move Caribbean Community most-
Cuba OperationalPower outages in Havana lead to resident frustration and protests.Moves Caribbean Community
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bank StructuralPatricia Herndon was hired as GRO for FHLBank and interned for Frank Kelly, while a bank expanded its political footprint in Michigan and Indiana.Moves Caribbean Community
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Caribbean Court of Justice StructuralThe Caribbean Court of Justice operates within the context of Jamaican justice issues.Moves Caribbean Community
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Bermuda StructuralThe Meyer Group of Companies reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Bermuda.Moves Caribbean Community
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Ghana OperationalBoeing provides technical support for a new airline being established in Ghana.Moves Caribbean Community
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Guyana StructuralIndia extends a $500 million Line of Credit to Guyana to deepen ties in infrastructure and digital innovation.Moves Caribbean Community
Connections
The 40 strongest of 110, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Caribbean Court of Justice Structural
The Caribbean Court of Justice is the specialized judicial body established by the Caribbean Community to interpret treaties and uphold regional justice.
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Carla Barnett Structural
Carla Barnett serves as the formal Secretary-General, holding the chief executive leadership role of the Caribbean Community.
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Saint Kitts and Nevis Structural
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a current member of the Caribbean Community.
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Saint Lucia Structural
Saint Lucia is a formal member state of the Caribbean Community, participating in its meetings and summits.
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Michael Manley Structural
Michael Manley was a founding leader of the Caribbean Community.
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Guyana Structural
Guyana is a founding and full member state of the Caribbean Community, which operates regionally and hosts its Secretariat in Guyana.
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Philip J. Pierre Structural
Philip J. Pierre serves as the Chairman, leading the regional integration and reform efforts of the Caribbean Community.
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African Union Operational
The two organizations actively cooperate on reparatory justice demands, sharing strategic goals and achieving formal mutual recognition of their regional status.
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Terrance Drew Structural
Terrance Drew held the formal leadership role of Chairman within the Caribbean Community.
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Bermuda Structural
Bermuda is actively pursuing full membership in the Caribbean Community, a process involving mutual influence and regional dialogue.
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Pierre Structural
Pierre serves as the Chairman of the Caribbean Community.
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Jamaica Structural
Jamaica is a formal member state and active participant in the Caribbean Community's regional integration and policy framework.
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Belize Structural
Belize is a formal member state of the Caribbean Community, participating in regional summits and market integration efforts.
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Barbados Structural
Barbados is a formal member state of the Caribbean Community, participating in its regional governance and hosting its events.
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Martinique Structural
Martinique is formally affiliated with the Caribbean Community as an Associate Member.
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Cuba Operational
The Caribbean Community actively coordinates, mediates, and votes on regional responses to Cuba's humanitarian and economic crisis.
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Haiti Structural
Haiti is a member state of the Caribbean Community, which provides regional support and monitors its political and security crises.
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Europe Structural
The Caribbean Community's plan formally demands reparations from Europe.
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United Nations Operational
CARICOM actively coordinates with the United Nations, aligning its advocacy and observance with UN resolutions and themes.
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Ghana Operational
Ghana actively supports and serves as a diplomatic gateway for the Caribbean Community's engagement with Africa.
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Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Structural
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank guides the currency union policy within the Caribbean Community framework.
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Gaston Browne Structural
A holds a leadership role whose actions are integral to the organization's shared responsibility for regional security.
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Saint Kitts Structural
Saint Kitts is a member state of the Caribbean Community, operating under its collective framework and agreements.
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bank Structural
The bank provides financial grants and support to the Caribbean Community to facilitate regional economic integration.
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Saint Lucia Structural
Saint Lucia is a member state of the Caribbean Community, which utilizes it as a venue for its leadership meetings.
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Antigua Structural
Antigua is a formal member state of the Caribbean Community, participating in regional policy and security coordination.
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Charles III Operational
The Caribbean Community actively challenges the British Crown and Charles III through legal and political demands for reparations related to the slavery legacy.
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Venezuela Transactional
The Caribbean Community provides humanitarian aid and relief supplies to Venezuela in response to natural disasters.
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Irfaan Ali Structural
Irfaan Ali serves as the Lead Head of Government for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
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Pierre Structural
Pierre is scheduled to assume the chairmanship of the Caribbean Community.
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Africa Operational
Africa and the Caribbean Community are actively pursuing strategic partnerships, institutionalizing cooperation, and advocating for shared goals like reparations.
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Hilary Beckles Structural
Hilary Beckles holds the leadership role of Chair for the CARICOM Reparations Commission.
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Andrew Holness Structural
Andrew Holness holds a functional role within the Caribbean Community's secretariat, addressing regional issues.
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Alva Romanus Baptiste Structural
Alva Romanus Baptiste serves as a key leader and participant within the Caribbean Community.
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Fiji Structural
Fiji is a member state of the Caribbean Community, participating in its high-level functions.
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar Operational
Kamla Persad-Bissessar leverages her official capacity as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago to actively participate in and challenge the processes of the Caribbean Community.
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Suriname Structural
Suriname is a formal member state of the Caribbean Community bloc.
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Eastern Caribbean Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating to establish and promote an affordable intra-regional ferry service.
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International Court of Justice Structural
The Caribbean Community utilizes the International Court of Justice as a potential venue for dispute resolution.
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The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology expands its services to member states of the Caribbean Community.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
7 events- Ghana is advancing reparatory justice efforts through cooperation with the African Union and the Caribbean Community, culminating in a UN resolution.
- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has publicly stated its support for Cuba's interests.
- Caribbean Community countries voted on a resolution concerning the blockade of Cuba.
- CARICOM expressed concern that the world is failing to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, ahead of COP 31 in Türkiye.
- Ghana formally endorsed dialogues involving the African Union and the Caribbean Community.
- Saint Lucia released 2022 census data while affirming its roles in CARICOM, OAS, and OECS, and shaping Latin American diplomacy.
- Carla Barnett has been appointed as the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
October 2026
7 events- CARICOM demanded an apology from Britain during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
- Belize aims to integrate with the CARICOM market, with Rodwell Ferguson seeking cabinet approval to increase tariffs.
- Guyana is listed as a full member of the Caribbean Community, and Haiti's GDP is reported to be a quarter of the Dominican Republic's.
- CARICOM countries reached migration agreements with IOM, with Antigua negotiating policy and US expected to fund services.
- Storm Melissa devastated western Jamaica while the region utilized CARICOM for capital raising, with a bond prospectus unveiled in Barbados.
- CIMH expanded its services to CMO member states, holding an EU-supported capacity-building workshop.
- A Saint Lucian delegation attended meetings with the World Bank, PAHO, and CARICOM on October 7, 2026.
September 2026
7 events- High-level talks are underway between the African Union, the Caribbean Community, and Ghana to discuss cooperation, trade, and reparations.
- The Caribbean Community held a meeting on the sidelines of UNGA in New York to advance its development agenda, focusing on agriculture and food security.
- The leadership succession race for the UN features candidates like Rafael Grossi from Argentina, who is competing while also advocating for the end of the U.S. embargo against Cuba.
- The Caribbean Community may bring a case to the ICJ, while African nations seek diplomatic pressure on the UK regarding legal actions sought by Barbados.
- US policy is now involved in the regional issues surrounding Guyana, as the country receives deportees for processing.
- Institutional cooperation between Africa and CARICOM is being formalized through summits held in Addis Ababa with the AU Commission.
- Discussions are underway regarding future medical care standards between Martinique and the Caribbean Community.
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August 2026
9 events- Ghana is positioning itself as a gateway for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), reinforcing diplomatic ties and strengthening Africa-Caribbean relations.
- Prize eligibility has been expanded to include CARICOM, while Nigerian authors are noted for driving African literary discourse.
- CARICOM and CAHFSA partnered to host a webinar, utilizing the CARICOM Secretariat located in Guyana.
- Panama is strengthening its presence within CARICOM by appointing a new ambassador to manage Lesser Antilles islands from Georgetown.
- Allegations regarding the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice have been published in a newspaper, following comments from a diplomat.
- The Caribbean Community has made demands for reparations from the Crown regarding slavery.
- Bermuda is exploring full membership in the Caribbean Community, while US policy governs visa-free travel to the territory.
- The Caribbean Community is calling for stronger policies to protect Indigenous rights, observing the UN theme on Indigenous Midwives.
- John Dramani Mahama held a state visit to Jamaica, meeting with PM Holness to expand cooperation and strengthen trade with CARICOM.
July 2026
21 events- Guyana seeks UN leadership succession while President Ali represents Guyanese interests in regional bodies like CARICOM.
- Caribbean Community, Jamaica, and Cuba are coordinating regional humanitarian response and contributing funds to regional efforts.
- CARICOM held its meeting in Saint Lucia, with Philip J. Pierre chairing the Heads of Government meeting.
- Member nations of the Caribbean Community, including Antigua, are facing political pressure from the United States.
- Saint Lucia is hosting courtesy calls and meetings related to the regional judicial structure of the Caribbean Community, involving the Caribbean Court of Justice.
- Ghana, Jamaica, African Union, and Caribbean Community met to discuss cooperation, trade, and reparations for transatlantic trade.
- The Caribbean Community discussed regional economic challenges and affordability on July 7, 2026.
- Caribbean Community leaders meet in Basseterre for a conference amidst global pressures.
- Caribbean nations, including Jamaica and Guyana, are involved in a regional integration project supported by the Caribbean Court of Justice.
- The Caribbean Community bloc includes member states such as Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana hosts the CARICOM Secretariat.
- The Caribbean Community continues regional cooperation, with Barbados participating in the quasi-cabinet and T&T offering cargo ferries.
- The Electoral Process Group (EPG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has welcomed the electoral calendar.
- Lisa Harding reports that the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is granting funding to the CARICOM organization to support regional economic integration.
- Bermuda is considering full membership in the Caribbean Community, which held a meeting in Saint Lucia.
- Bahamas provided humanitarian aid to Venezuela and joined the CARICOM member states leading the regional response to earthquakes.
- One Bermuda Alliance hosted a discussion on the topic of Caribbean Community membership.
- NY State Police action on July 7th included the arrest of a man from Binghamton and the investigation of a threat against Senator Lea Webb. Separately, the CARICOM Chairman spoke in Atlanta.
- Trinidad and Tobago offers a vessel for regional ferry service, with the Inter-American Development Bank acting as a development finance partner in Caricom.
- CARICOM Heads of Government met in Basseterre and agreed to renew the organization's contract.
- Caribbean Community and Guyana established a regional cooperation framework for aid deployment.
- The Caribbean Community hosted intelligence meetings on July 6, 2026, to discuss regional security matters.
June 2026
9 events- The African Union, Caribbean Community, and United Nations are jointly pushing for a reparations framework, despite differing views on responsibility.
- The Caribbean Community is intensifying economic and financial measures against Cuba, aiming to preserve the region as a Zone of Peace in solidarity with UN member states' resolutions.
- Due to El Niño, the Caribbean region is facing climate challenges, with aid being coordinated including technical support and water provision via barge to Dominica.
- The African Union and Caribbean Community are involved in reparatory justice demands concerning the transatlantic slave trade.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis joined the Caribbean Community and reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations.
- Bermuda is pursuing full membership in the Caribbean Community and overseeing the public consultation process.
- A government is engaging with the Caribbean Community (Caricom) regarding policy matters that affect Bermuda's future.
- A CARICOM meeting was held in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, involving key officials like Carla Barnett and Terrance Drew.
- Saint Lucia is a member of the Caribbean Community.