50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government

The 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will take place in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, 24 – 27 February 2026 under the chairmanship of the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and Chair of the Conference (1 January – 30 June 2026).

Jamaica hosted the 49th Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government

Jamaica hosted the Forty-ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from 6-8 July in Montego Bay under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. Click here to read the Communique of the Meeting.  Visit  caricom.org/49hgc  to view media and content from the Meeting.

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government met in Barbados, 19-21 February 2025, for their 48th Regular Meeting which was convened under the theme: Strength in Unity: Forging Caribbean Resilience, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development. The leaders discussed several pressing issues for the Community, including but not limited to, food and nutrition security, climate change and the climate finance, ongoing challenges in Haiti, security issues, digital resilience, geo-political issues, external relations matters, maritime and air transport, reparations, and the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
Click here to read the Communique
Click here to see videos and updates from the Meeting

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Temporary Closure of CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters for Repairs

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Headquarters building in Georgetown, Guyana will be closed from 1 December 2025 to 9 January 2026 to facilitate essential repairs.

 

During this period, the building will not be accessible. Secretariat staff will operate remotely and will remain available via email and mobile telephone.

 

The Secretariat appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all partners during this time.

 

For inquiries, please email: [email protected]

Hurricane Beryl Relief

For more information, please visit: www.gov.gd

For more information, please visit: SVG Hurricane Relief

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Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew

Hon. Dr. Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis
Jan 1 - Jul 31, 2026
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Dr Carla Barnett

Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Community
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