CARICOM: Caribbean Community

CARICOM promotes and supports a unified Caribbean Community that is inclusive, resilient, competitive; sharing in economic, social and cultural prosperity.

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

#CARICOMInstitution #Opportunity

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

The CIMH is seeking a Technical Officer I to support climate monitoring, seasonal forecasting, climate product development, research, outreach & regional climate services.
📅 Application deadline: 30 June 2026
Visit https://t.co/JCHE3MfDs4 or scan the QR code for more details

[CARICOM Secretary General @SG_CARICOM]

I had a meaningful exchange with Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture @IICAnews, when he visited the Secretariat 🇬🇾 on Tuesday 9 June. We discussed CARICOM's ongoing efforts to reduce the Region's food import bill, and the role for enhanced cooperation, youth-focused programmes, and improved transportation links in achieving sustainable food production.

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

#CARICOMInstitutionAtWork

[Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) @CARPHA1]

CARPHA opened the 2nd Joint Regional Health Security & Regional Coordinating Mechanism Meeting

Member States and partners are advancing preparedness and response, including demonstrations of CARPHA's early warning surveillance innovations.

#HealthSecurity #CARPHA #PublicHealth

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

🤝 On Thursday, 4 June, the CARICOM Secretariat welcomed a delegation from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Senior Command and Staff Course Number 20 (SCSC #20).

🛡️ The visit featured a special knowledge-sharing session with officials from the Secretariat’s Crime and Security Programme. GDF officers participated in an interactive exchange on CARICOM’s role in advancing regional security initiatives.

👥 The session was led by:
🔹 Sherwin Stephenson, Programme Manager, Crime and Security
🔹 Mareesha Stephens, Project Officer, Crime and Security

🌎 Discussions provided valuable insight into how CARICOM utilises functional cooperation to address current and emerging crime and security challenges across the Community.

🏛️ As part of their visit, the delegation also participated in a guided tour of the Secretariat, gaining a deeper understanding of its role, functions, and work in support of regional integration.

🔗Click the link to read the full story ➡️ https://t.co/2zDna2VtCp

#CARICOM #CrimeAndSecurity #RegionalSecurity #FunctionalCooperation #GuyanaDefenceForce #RegionalIntegration

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

📢 The Fifty-First Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of #CARICOM will be held in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia 🇱🇨, from 5–8 July 2026 under the chairmanship of the Honourable Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia.

📅 The Opening Ceremony takes place on Sunday, 5 Julyv2026 at 4:00 PM AST and will feature remarks by:
🔹 Honourable Philip J. Pierre, Incoming CARICOM Chair
🔹 Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Outgoing CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis
🔹 Dr Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General

📍 Sandals Saint Lucia
📺 Streamed live on CARICOM social media platforms

🤝 From 6–8 July, Heads of Government will participate in business sessions to deliberate on issues critical to the Region’s development and integration agenda.

🎤 A hybrid Closing Press Conference will be held on Wednesday, 8 July 2026.

🌐 A dedicated knowledge hub featuring key information on the Meeting will be launched on 10 June: https://t.co/a6uXs9eQ3e

🏃🏽‍♀️ Prior to the Opening Ceremony, Saint Lucia will also host the 19th CARICOM Road Run/Walk, bringing together amateur and professional athletes from across the Region in celebration of health, wellness, and the positive impact of sport on quality of life.

🔗Visit https://t.co/zsoDjkmCMT for all the detials.

#CARICOM #51HGC #CARICOMHeads #SaintLucia #RegionalIntegration #CARICOMRoadRun #OneCaribbean

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

📊 The establishment of the Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority marks a significant milestone in strengthening official statistics, good governance, and evidence-based decision-making in the Region.

🎙️ Speaking at the official launch of the Authority in Providenciales, Halim Brizan, Director, Regional Statistics, CARICOM Secretariat described the initiative as a "bold and strategic step" and a clear demonstration of the Turks and Caicos Islands' commitment to the regional statistical agenda.

📈 Mr. Brizan noted that reliable, high-quality official statistics are essential to informed policymaking, improved livelihoods, and sustainable development.

🔹 He also emphasized the importance of:
📌 Continued investment in statistical capacity and staffing
📌 Strengthening statistical infrastructure
📌 Adopting regional quality assurance frameworks and best practices
📌 Developing a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics

🔗Click the link to view his entire speech ➡️ https://t.co/qpWhkmz8hO

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

#CARICOM Nationals residing in Guyana are invited to apply for the position of:
💼Conference Assistant, Conference Service
🏢 CARICOM Secretariat, 🇬🇾
✉️ Send your CV to [email protected]
📆 Deadline: 19 June 2026
📲Click the link for full details ➡️https://t.co/xh01aSkAUW

[CARICOM IMPACS @CImpacs]

@CImpacs, with support from the U.S. Government, is strengthening regional defences at this week’s Firearms Trafficking Workshop in 🇹🇹.

In partnership with @ATFHQ, @HSI_HQ & @CBP, regional law enforcement is enhancing strategies to combat gun trafficking and organised crime.

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

💻 Tax officials and development partners from across the Region have recently convened a virtual workshop on Electronic Invoicing (E-Invoicing), co-organised by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators (COTA), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Caribbean Association of Tax Administrators, Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations, International Monetary Fund/Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre and the World Bank Group.

💼The workshop explored how digital solutions can reduce compliance burdens, strengthen revenue collection, improve transparency, and enhance business efficiency.

🤝🏾Participants examined the evolution of traditional e-invoicing systems to Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting (DCTR) frameworks and heard practical implementation experiences from Belize and Mauritius.

🗣️Key discussions focused on stakeholder engagement, taxpayer transition strategies, business continuity, and considerations for Small Island Developing States.

🌎A total of 193 participants representing 20 countries took part in the workshop, reflecting a strong regional commitment to collaboration, innovation, and the advancement of digital tax administration across the Caribbean.

#CARICOM #DigitalTransformation #TaxAdministration #EInvoicing #RevenueAdministration #RegionalCooperation #Innovation #DigitalGovernment #CaribbeanDevelopment

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

🌊 Today, #CARICOM joins the global community in commemorating World Oceans Day 2026.

🐠 The ocean is at the heart of our Region. It sustains our economies, supports livelihoods, drives tourism and trade, and helps to build resilience in the face of climate change.

🌎 As we observe World Oceans Day, we reaffirm our commitment to the sustainable management and protection of our shared marine resources. Through the development of the Draft CARICOM Ocean Policy (CAROP), the Community is advancing a coordinated regional approach to ocean governance, supporting healthy marine ecosystems, thriving blue economies, and a sustainable future for generations to come.

💙 Together, we can safeguard our ocean heritage and unlock the full potential of the Caribbean Sea for sustainable development.

#WorldOceansDay #CARICOM #BlueEconomy #OceanGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateResilience #OurOceanOurFutureeanOurFuture

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

#CARICOM Nationals residing in Guyana are invited to apply for the position of:
💼Senior Maintenance Technician, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Administrative Services
🏢 CARICOM Secretariat, 🇬🇾
✉️ Send your CV to [email protected]
📆 Deadline: 12 June 2026
📲Click the link for full details ➡️https://t.co/JwYkdhCqoy

[CARICOM IMPACS @CImpacs]

@cimpacs & @UNODC recently hosted a regional workshop to boost transparency, ethics & integrity at #Caribbean border points, equipping officials to detect corruption & combat illicit trafficking.

Strengthening cooperation for safer borders.

Read more: https://t.co/4fZ4o8mgrO

[CARICOM IMPACS @CImpacs]

@cimpacs IMPACS INSIGHTS Newsletter, Volume 8 – Is Now Available!

In this issue, we highlight key initiatives, partnerships & achievements strengthening regional security cooperation across the #Caribbean.

Read, download & share: https://t.co/z87eDM2YAg

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

🌎Happy World Environmental Day

🗣️#CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, called on the Community to “move forward with urgency, unity, and purpose as we accelerate the transition to a sustainable future”.

🗒️Framing her message in the context of the threat climate change poses to the livelihood and development of the Caribbean, the Secretary-General called on the private sector, financial institutions, civil society, and academia to actively partner with governments to find Caribbean solutions to Caribbean challenges.

🔗Click on the link to read her full message ➡️ https://t.co/oH6QQjF0RN

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🌊#CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett participated in a panel discussion at the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 held under the theme “Sustainable Ocean Action for Resilient Islands.”

🌎 During the discussion, Dr. Barnett shared the Caribbean Community’s approach to ocean governance, emphasizing the need to integrate 🌊 ocean governance, 🌱 biodiversity conservation, 🌦️ climate resilience, and 📈 sustainable development to build resilient and prosperous blue economies.

🤝 Highlighting the importance of stronger partnerships, investment, capacity development, and knowledge-sharing, the Secretary-General noted that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) continue to face significant challenges in managing their ocean resources and responding to climate change.

💡 These challenges include:
💰 Limited access to financing
🛡️ Maritime and ocean security concerns
📊 Data and information gaps
🔬 Technical and institutional capacity constraints

#CARICOM #BlueEconomy #OceanGovernance #ClimateResilience #SIDS #IslandStatesOceanSummit #SustainableDevelopment #OceanAction #Tokyo2026 🌊🌎

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#CARICOM Nationals residing in Guyana are invited to apply for the position of:
💼Grounds Keeper, Administrative Services
🏢 CARICOM Secretariat, 🇬🇾
✉️ Send your CV to [email protected]
📆 Deadline: 12 June 2026
📲Click the link for full details ➡️ https://t.co/hhitbSQYhj

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

Congratulatory Message to Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 on its Election to the United Nations Security Council, 2027-2028

Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extend hearty congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on successful election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, for the 2027-2028 term.

The overwhelming support offered by United Nations Member States during elections held on 3 June 2026 reflects the confidence of the international community in Trinidad and Tobago’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism, peace and security, and the principles of the United Nations Charter. This is a proud moment not only for Trinidad and Tobago but for the Caribbean Community as a whole.

#CARICOM is confident that Trinidad and Tobago will bring to the Security Council the unique perspectives of Caribbean Small Island and Low-lying Coastal Developing States through its advocacy on issues critical to the peace and stability of the Caribbean and other vulnerable regions.

The Caribbean Community reaffirms its support for Trinidad and Tobago as it undertakes this significant responsibility and stands ready to collaborate in promoting the collective interests of the Region within the United Nations System.

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

#CARICOM Nationals residing in Guyana are invited to apply for the position of:
💼Office Attendant I, Administrative Services
🏢 CARICOM Secretariat, 🇬🇾
✉️ Send your CV to [email protected]
📆 Deadline: 12 June 2026
📲Click the link for full details ➡️ https://t.co/PhlJWABT5B

[CARICOM: Caribbean Community @CARICOMorg]

We kindly ask for your to fill out the survey about the webinar: https://t.co/Z4DEg9Fgil

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Webinar: Towards Harmonized EV Charging Standards in SIDS: Lessons from the Development of Guyana’s Technical and Safety Requirement https://t.co/56YUnVHHQQ