Annual Report of the Secretary-General - 2018 - Caribbean Community Secretariat

Oct 3, 2026

Annual report of the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community Secretariat for 2018, presented with institutional background, vision, and strategic priorities. The publication highlights an integrated, inclusive, and resilient CARICOM community driven by knowledge, excellence, innovation, and productivity, with attention to human rights, social justice, and sustainable development. It outlines key objectives and program areas, including economic integration, resilience building, and governance, supported by research-informed decision-making and monitoring.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages108

Reading Time4 h 32 min

AccessFree to download

Letter of Transmittal

Introduction

Section I – Economic Integration

Building Economic Resilience & Building Technological Resilience

The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME)

Caribbean Exporter Gateway (CARIBGATE)

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ANNUAL REPORT of the Secretary-General 2018 CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT Guyana 2021 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Turkeyen P.O. Box 10827 Georgetown Guyana Tel: (592) 222 0001-0075 Fax: (592) 222 0170/71 E-mail: [communications@caricom.org](communications@caricom.org) URL: [http://www.caricom.org](http://www.caricom.org) [ISBN 978-976-600-493-4](ISBN 978-976-600-493-4) ([pbk](pbk)) © 2021 Caribbean Community Secretariat Permission is granted for the reprinting of any material in this publication subject to due acknowledgement of the source. ON OUR COVER: ^ (Top left) CARICOM Chair (January to June), President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti, in discussion with SecretaryGeneral Irwin LaRocque during a visit to Haiti ^ (Top right) A medical group with members from Brazil, Jamaica, and the USA, with the Secretary-General during a visit to the CARICOM Secretariat, in July ^ (Bottom left) Secretary-General LaRocque makes apoint at the \#ASK-SG youth engagement held in Jamaica, in July, ahead of the Thirty-Ninth Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government. The Secretary-General is flanked by moderators, Kemesha Kelly (left) and CYA Dean, Odayne Haughton (right) ^ (Bottom right) Secretary-General LaRocque and CARICOM Chair (July to December), Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica at the Special Meeting of Heads of Government on the CSME held, in December, in Trinidad and Tobago A Caribbean Community that is integrated, inclusive and resilient; driven by knowledge, excellence, innovation and productivity. A Community where every citizen is secure and has the opportunity to realise his or her potential with guaranteed human rights and social justice; and contributes to, and shares in, its economic, social and cultural prosperity. A Community which is a unified and competitive force in the global arena. The Community works together to deepen integration and build resilience so as to: ^ Affirm the collective identity and facilitate social cohesion of the people of the Community. ^ Realise our human potential as defined by the Ideal Caribbean Person, full employment and full enjoyment of human rights. ^ Ensure that social and economic justice and the principles of good governance are enshrined in law and embedded in practice. ^ Systematically reduce poverty, unemployment and social exclusion and their impacts. ^ Mainstream all aspects of sustainable development, including the environmental, economic and social dimensions. ^ Create the environment for innovation, the development and application of technology, productivity and global competitiveness, in which the collective strength of the Region is unleashed. ^ Promote optimum sustainable use of the Region’s natural resources on land and in the marine environment, and protect and preserve the health and integrity of the environment. ^ Encourage citizens to willingly accept responsibility to contribute to the welfare of their fellow citizens and to the common good, practice healthy living and lifestyles, respect the rule of law, protect the assets of the Community, and abhor corruption, crime and criminality in all its forms. ^ Project one voice on international issues. ^ Increase savings and the flow of investment within the Community. Unity/Togetherness: We commit to winning hearts and minds to work towards a robust and inclusive Caribbean Community, able to work together to preserve the gains of regional integration and address the current challenges of economic recovery and growth and sustainable human development. We celebrate the strength of both the shared and diverse aspects of our culture, heritage, and communities. Equity: We emphasise the reach of services and benefits to all stakeholders across the Community. Integrity: We practice a consistent commitment to honesty, trustworthiness and that which is morally correct in our relationships and operations. We

FAQs

What period and organization does the report cover?

The report is the Annual Report of the Secretary-General for 2018 of the Caribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM).

What strategic priorities does the report emphasize?

It emphasizes an integrated, inclusive, and resilient community driven by knowledge, excellence, innovation, and productivity, with guaranteed human rights and social justice.

Which main program area is listed in the contents at the start?

The table of contents begins with Section I – Economic Integration, including building economic resilience and building technological resilience.

Oct 3, 2026

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