July 12, 2024
The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett has lauded The Bahamas as “an example of remarkable socio-economic development within the Region,” as the Member State marks its Fifty-First Anniversary of Independence on 10 July 2024.
In a message conveying the Community’s congratulations to Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Dr. Barnett commended the country’s indomitable spirit to recover from setbacks and move forward.
She also applauded its role in the multilateral arena advocating the concerns of CARICOM on issues such as climate change, human rights, and the multifaceted 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 in the message.
Please see the full message:
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.”