July 4th is CARICOM Day, memorialising the signing on July 4th 1973, of the original Treaty of Chaguaramas by prime ministers of the then four independent states: Errol Barrow for Barbados, Forbes Burnham for Guyana, Michael Manley for Jamaica, and Eric Williams for Trinidad and Tobago. (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Thursday, 19 September 2024) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to St. Kitts and Nevis as the nation celebrates its 41st Anniversary of Independence on Thursday 19 September. In a message to the Government and the people of the Federation, CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett noted that the As Guyana celebrates its Fifty-ninth Independence Anniversary, CARICOM SG recognises the “significant development progress” As the Co-operative Republic of Guyana celebrates fifty-nine years as an independent nation today, 26 May, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, has acknowledged the country’s “significant developmental progress”, which has been CARICOM Day is recognised as an official public holiday in Guyana where the secretariat is based, and is observed on the first Monday of July. The government of Antigua and Barbuda has also implemented CARICOM Day as a holiday. CARICOM Secretary-General lauds Jamaica as a leading voice in international affairs As Jamaica prepares to celebrate its Sixty-Second Anniversary of Independence on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Caribbean Community Day — also known as CARICOM Day — is celebrated on July 7 this year. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) consists of 20 states throughout the Caribbean, of which 15 are member states and five associate members. Georgetown, Guyana, is home to the CARICOM secretariat headquarters. History of Caribbean Community Day Caribbean Community Day celebrates the founding of CARICOM, a group formed to bring Caribbean nations closer together. It began with four countries—Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. On July 4, 1973, their leaders signed the Treaty of Chaguaramas in Trinidad and Tobago. CARICOM SG congratulates Saint Lucia as the country celebrates 46th Independence Anniversary As the Co-operative Republic of Guyana celebrates fifty-nine years as an independent nation today, 26 May, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, has acknowledged the country’s “significant developmental progress”, which has been achieved concurrent with its protection of the country’s extensive natural eco-systems. In her congratulatory message to H.E Caricom Day is a public holiday that’s observed on the first Monday in July annually in Guyana. This day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, which occurred on July 4, 1973. Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, recognised Grenada’s commitment to regional integration as the nation celebrates its 51st Independence Anniversary under the theme ‘ The Next 50: Embracing a Future of Development, Transformation and Unity.’ Dr. Barnett highlighted Grenada’s significant contributions to advance Science and Technology, including Caricom Day is a public holiday in Guyana, observed on the first Monday in July each year. The day marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on this day on July 4th 1973. In 2025, CARICOM Day falls on Monday 7 July. The holiday will be on Monday 6 July in 2026. Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. In Guyana, it is an off-work day and is celebrated on the first Monday in July. As Guyana celebrates its 59th Independence anniversary today, May 26, CARICOM has commended the nation for its rapid development. As Guyana celebrated its 59th Independence anniversary on Monday May 26, the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, commended the nation for its rapid development, strong environmental stewardship and (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Monday, 24 November 2024) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General has commended Suriname’s commitment to sustainable development, its vibrant cultural tapestry and role in CARICOM, as the Member State celebrates its 49th Anniversary of Independence. Former Deputy Secretary-General of CARICOM, Ambassador Lolita Applewhaite is among the awardees on the Barbados Independence Honours List. The list was released as Barbados celebrates its independence anniversary on Saturday. A list of Caribbean Independence Days from British colonial rule. Learn more about these countries and their journey to independence from Europe. Read about Caricom Day in Guyana in 2025. Marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4th 1973 which led to the Caribbean Community (Caricom). As the Co-operative Republic of Guyana marks its fifty-ninth year of independence today, 26 May, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has praised the nation’s notable developmental achievements, achieved alongside the preservation of its vast natural ecosystems. A press
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