07/09/2024
Today, we join the rest of the Caribbean Community and the African Union in celebrating CARICOM-Africa Day. This day serves as a moment to reflect on the deep and lasting connection between the Caribbean and Africa. In times when the world became more insular, Africa extended a hand to the Caribbean, reaffirming the powerful bond of shared history, culture, and resilience that unites us.
The first CARICOM-Africa Summit in 2021 was a landmark event, bringing our Regions closer together. Under the theme "Unity across continents and oceans," it became more than a conversation about policy—it was a renewed commitment to building stronger ties through cultural exchange, cooperation, and collective growth. This partnership embraces not only economic opportunity but also the rich and diverse heritage that we continue to celebrate together.
In Saint Lucia, this partnership is already making a meaningful impact. Support from the African Export-Import Bank is helping to rebuild schools affected by climate disasters, ensuring our youth can continue their education without disruption. This collaboration is just the beginning, with more initiatives on the horizon as we work together toward shared progress.
To celebrate this growing bond, we invite you to join us on Monday, 9th September, by proudly wearing African attire. Let us honor our shared heritage and look forward to a future of unity and cooperation. One people, one destiny.
