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Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit will attend the 48th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government. This is according to a press release issued by the Office of the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n

The meeting is scheduled for February 19 to 21, 2025, in Bridgetown, Barbados. The theme for the gathering is “Strength in Unity: Forging Caribbean Resilience, Inclusive Growth, and Sustainable Development”, with the agenda encompassing several crucial regional priorities.<\/p>\n

These include climate change, food and nutrition security, financial sustainability, the situation in Haiti, regional security, digital resilience, and the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).<\/p>\n

Furthermore, said the release, discussions will address matters of maritime and air transport, along with reparations. These topics will be covered over the two-day summit.<\/p>\n

While Prime Minister Skerrit is away, Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre, Minister for Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience and Social Security, will assume the role of Acting Prime Minister.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit will attend the 48th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government. This is according to a press release issued by the Office of the Prime Minister. 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