CARICOM Secretary-General Commends The Bahamas on 51st Independence Anniversary
The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, praised The Bahamas as “an example of remarkable socio-economic development within the Region” as the nation celebrates its Fifty-First Anniversary of Independence on July 10, 2024.
In a message to Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Dr. Barnett highlighted the country’s resilience and progress despite challenges.
She also commended The Bahamas for its proactive role in international discussions on critical issues such as climate change, human rights, and the ongoing crisis in Haiti. “These are priority matters for the Region, and The Bahamas has made significant contributions to advance the positions of the Community through its advocacy,” Dr. Barnett stated.
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The full message from Dr. Barnett reads:
“On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I extend sincere congratulations to you and the Government and People of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on the country’s Fifty-First Anniversary of Independence, being celebrated under the theme ‘One People: United in Love and Service.’
Since Independence, The Bahamas has established itself as an example of remarkable socio-economic development within the Region and has demonstrated an indomitable spirit to recover from setbacks and move forward.
I express sincere appreciation, on behalf of the Community, for the leadership of The Bahamas in the multilateral arena on issues such as climate change, human rights, and the multifaceted crisis in our sister nation, Haiti. These are priority matters for the Region, and The Bahamas has made significant contributions to advance the positions of the Community through its advocacy.
It is fitting that the Community endorsed The Bahamas as host of the Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, noting your historic role as the first CARICOM Member State to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The Community welcomes the continued active participation of The Bahamas, under your leadership, and joins the Government and People of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in celebrating your Fifty-First Anniversary of Independence and extends wishes for ongoing success, peace, and prosperity.”
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