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The upcoming Forty-Ninth Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government will prioritize strengthening regional security, boosting food and nutrition security, and addressing climate change, according to CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett.<\/p>\n

CARICOM released a statement sharing that the gathering is scheduled from July 6 to July 8 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, with Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness serving as Chair. Prime Minister Holness will assume the six-month rotating Chairmanship of the Community beginning July 1, 2025.<\/p>\n

The discussions will be centered around the theme: \u2018People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future,\u2019 which Secretary-General Barnett explained aligns with CARICOM\u2019s strategic aim of working collectively to ensure that \u201cfuture generations of our Region will be resilient, and safe, and will thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a video message released ahead of the meeting, the Secretary-General highlighted that the Heads of Government will also address emerging geopolitical concerns, including the effects of US tariffs on the region, as well as how the provisions of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) can support national and regional growth and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur expectation is that this Meeting of the Conference will engender those discussions and decisions that will lead to meaningful outcomes for the Caribbean Community,\u201d she stated in her message.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The upcoming Forty-Ninth Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government will prioritize strengthening regional security, boosting food and nutrition security, and addressing climate change, according to CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett. 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