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CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has called on the region to deepen unity and collective action as Caribbean states confront the effects of natural disasters, geopolitical pressures and economic uncertainty.
In her End of Year Message, titled “Building a Resilient and United Caribbean”, Dr Barnett said the challenges faced by the Caribbean over the past year had exposed vulnerabilities but also reinforced the value of regional integration.
She pointed to the devastation caused by hurricanes Beryl in 2024 and Melissa in 2025, which resulted in deaths and widespread damage in Jamaica and Haiti, noting that recovery would require significant time and resources.
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