The Fifty-first Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be convened in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, from 5-8 July 2026, under the chairmanship of the Honourable Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, who will assume duties as Chair on 1 July.

The Opening Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday 5 July at 4.00 pm ECT, will feature remarks by the CARICOM Chair; Outgoing CARICOM Chair, Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis; and CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett.

The Ceremony will take place at Sandals Saint Lucia and will be streamed live on CARICOM’s social media platforms.