The Meeting 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.
CARICOM Secretariat | Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana | Friday, 5 June 2026 -- 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.
From 6-8 July, Heads of Government will participate in business sessions and deliberate issues critical to the Region’s agenda.
A Closing Press Conference will be held on Wednesday 8 July 2026. This activity will be hybrid (in person and virtual).
A knowledge hub (https://caricom.org/51hgc/) featuring key information about the Regular Meeting will also be launched by Wednesday 10 June.
19th CARICOM Road Run/Walk
Prior to the opening of the Meeting on 5 July, amateur and professional athletes will gather in Saint Lucia for the 19th CARICOM Road Run/Walk. This health and wellness activity involving professional and amateur athletes in the Region, helps to underscore the positive influence of sport and physical education on quality of life.
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