Jamaica to Host the 49th Regular Meeting of CARICOM in July 2025

Jamaica will host the 49th Regular Meeting of CARICOM in July 2025, with a focus on trade and security issues. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness will chair the meeting, which has been rescheduled to follow the International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain.

Jamaica is preparing to host the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in July 2025. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, announced that Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness will assume the Chairmanship of CARICOM on July 1.

The meeting will address significant topics including trade and security, which have been recognized as critical for economic growth in the region. Senator Johnson Smith emphasized the effectiveness of the work conducted between CARICOM meetings to ensure in-depth discussions on these issues.

The agenda will likely highlight a global strategy to combat transnational crime, a focus that Prime Minister Holness has been advocating. In addition, this CARICOM meeting will take place one week later than usual to accommodate attendance at the International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, occurring from June 30 to July 3.

The adjustment exemplifies the commitment of CARICOM leaders to participate in essential international discussions, particularly those that intersect with their roles as Finance Ministers.

In summary, Jamaica is set to host the 49th Regular Meeting of CARICOM in July 2025, with significant focus on trade and security issues. Prime Minister Holness’s leadership role will guide these discussions, with the agenda influenced by recent international commitments. The meeting’s timing will be adjusted to ensure attendance at an important global conference, reinforcing CARICOM’s collaborative efforts.

Original Source: jis.gov.jm