Even as we celebrate this landmark in the evolution of our integration movement, we must be mindful that the symbols and events of celebration do not serve as a distraction from the substance of the heavy lifting still needed to make our Community viable, prosperous, secure and beneficial to all of its people.Īs we set ourselves new targets to ensure that we thrive in this ever-changing global environment, there are unfinished tasks that we must complete. It is with justifiable pride that we should all say I AM CARICOM. ![]() It is no mean feat that we are the longest surviving economic integration movement in the developing world and second only to the European Union globally. I follow the Honourable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas, whose energetic and thoughtful leadership over the past six months has set the tone for this week’s celebrations.Ĭolleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, this past 50 years of CARICOM have seen many achievements. ![]() I am sure you will agree with me that there is no better place than the birthplace of CARICOM, to mark and celebrate this occasion.ĭistinguished ladies and gentlemen I feel a sense of deep privilege that I assume the Chair of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM as we embark on another 50 years of strengthening regional integration to further advance gains already made in the interest of all the people of our region.
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