CARICOM Celebrates 52nd Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) commemorated its 52nd anniversary on CARICOM Day 2025, reflecting on its past achievements and future aspirations. The organization, recognized as the world’s oldest surviving integration movement, acknowledged the contributions of past leaders in building a foundation for progress and peace.
The past year presented significant challenges, including Hurricane Beryl and other climate-related disasters, impacting recovery and development. Global trade shifts, tariff changes, and international conflicts further complicated the region’s situation. The ongoing crisis in Haiti remains a major concern.
Despite these challenges, CARICOM emphasized the importance of collective action based on shared values like democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. Successful collaborations were highlighted, including regional health responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, initiatives to improve food security, and unified advocacy on climate change and financing.
CARICOM Heads of Government will convene in Montego Bay, Jamaica, for their 49th Regular Meeting, focusing on citizen security, strengthening the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and external trade negotiations. These discussions will shape future policies aimed at improving regional quality of life.
The anniversary celebrations recognized the contributions of CARICOM citizens and diaspora members, particularly young people, for their commitment to regionalism and fostering inclusivity. CARICOM reaffirmed its capacity for long-term growth, stability, and resilience, urging the seizing of every opportunity to achieve these goals for all citizens.
