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Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the organization’s heads of government summit in Grenada, marking a significant step towards regional integration and cooperation.
Key Takeaways
- Curacao is now the sixth associate member of CARICOM.
- The membership was announced at the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in Grenada.
- Curacao aims to contribute to regional trade, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
Ceremony and Announcement
Curacao’s membership was formalized during a ceremony at the opening of CARICOM’s heads of government summit in Grenada. The event saw the participation of various leaders, including the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, who assumed the role of CARICOM Chairman from outgoing Chairman, President Dr. Irfaan Ali.
CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett welcomed Curacao, expressing optimism about the island’s active engagement in the community. She highlighted the growing interest from countries in the hemisphere to participate more fully in CARICOM.
