CARICOM
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | Caribbean Community |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
CARICOM stands for Caribbean Community, an international organization abbreviation.
Organization of 15 Caribbean member states, including Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Haiti, that promotes economic integration, foreign policy coordination and cooperation in health, education and security. Its secretariat is in Georgetown, Guyana.
Example: CARICOM leaders met to discuss the security crisis in Haiti.
Usage notes
It was established by the Treaty of Chaguaramas in 1973, succeeding the Caribbean Free Trade Association. Its CARICOM Single Market and Economy aims to allow free movement of goods, services, capital and skilled workers. The Caribbean Court of Justice serves as the final appeals court for several members.
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