Carla Barnett
Carla Barnett is a Belizean politician and the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (Caricom). She has been a key advocate for reparations in the Caribbean, emphasizing the importance of a united front in addressing historical injustices and advancing the call for reparatory justice across the region.
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Carla Barnett is a Belizean economist who was reappointed as secretary general of CARICOM amidst controversy.
Editorial | CARICOM’s sensible move | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-07-10
Carla Barnett is the Secretary-General whose reappointment process is under review by CARICOM leaders.
CARICOM leaders back CCJ review amid Barnett row | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-08
Carla Barnett is the Secretary-General of Caricom, praised for her leadership in facilitating the membership.
Martinique en Frans-Guyana treden toe tot Caricom – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-07-08
Carla Barnett is the first woman ever to be appointed as CARICOM Secretary-General.
Jamaica writes CARICOM expressing concerns over reappointment of secretary-general | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-07Carla Barnett is the secretary-general of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) whose reappointment procedure is being questioned by Trinidad and Tobago.
Caricom vraagt CCJ om advies over herbenoeming secretaris-generaal – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-07Dr Carla Barnett is the secretary-general whose reappointment is being disputed.
CARICOM to seek CCJ opinion on secretary-general reappointment dispute | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-07Caricom Secretary-General Carla Barnett also spoke at the opening ceremony.
Nieuwe Caricom-voorzitter wil organisatie dichter bij de burger brengen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-07
He expressed gratitude to CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, for her professionalism, integrity and commitment to the community.
Strengthen integration for future generations, outgoing CARICOM chair charges | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-06Dr Carla Barnett urged leaders of the region to seize the current period of global volatility as an opportunity for decisive action.
CARICOM secretary-general urges regional leaders to take decisive action | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-06Carla Barnett is CARICOM’s secretary general whose reappointment has become a contentious issue.
Editorial | Philip Pierre’s challenge | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-05
Carla Barnett is the secretary general of CARICOM whose reappointment has been contested by Trinidad and Tobago.
Editorial | Holness’ CARICOM agenda | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-03
Dr Carla Barnett is the CARICOM Secretary-General whose reappointment was deemed procedurally flawed.
‘Defective decision’ - UWI professor rips CARICOM over ‘flawed’ reappointment of secretary-general in 48-page legal opinion | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-24
Carla Barnett is the Secretary-General of CARICOM who characterised the global landscape as unpredictable.
Nand C. Bardouille | Why CARICOM’s diplomatic nadir lingers | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-05-30
Port of Spain has also quarreled with its CARICOM partners over the appointment of the community’s secretary general, Carla Barnett.
Editorial | CARICOM’s free movement | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-05-29
Carla Barnett is the Caricom Secretary-General.
Geerlings-Simons leidt ‘kleine functionele delegatie’ naar 50ste Caricom-top – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-20
Dr Carla Barnett is the Secretary General of CARICOM who received a letter from the NCANG seeking intervention.
Haitian Group seeks CARICOM intervention amid efforts to remove prime minister | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-26
Caricom Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett invited Caricom stakeholders to move forward together as they work to achieve their vision of a 'Community for All'.
Trinidad Cabinet has not discussed any withdrawal from Caricom – Persad-Bissessar
Guyana· 2025-12-24
Carla Barnett urged unity among the 15 members of Caricom in light of unprecedented geopolitical winds affecting the region.
Venezuela advierte a Trinidad y Tobago que responderá si presta su territorio para ataque
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-23
Carla Barnett is the CARICOM Secretary General to whom the letter from WIN was addressed.
WIN sends letter to CARICOM SG on non-election of Opposition LeaderGuyana· 2025-12-03
Dr. Carla Barnett is the CARICOM Secretary-General who will receive the final report from the CEOM.
CARICOM deploys Election observation mission for Saint Lucia’s 2025 General elections
Belize· 2025-11-26
Dr. Carla Barnett, the CARICOM Secretary-General, is sounding the alarm on the growing threat of digital abuse against women and girls.
CARICOM Secretary-General calls for an end to digital abuse against women and girlsBelize· 2025-11-26Carla Barnett is the Caricom Secretary-General who visited Jamaica to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Caricom-leiders tonen eensgezindheid en solidariteit in Jamaica na verwoesting door orkaan Melissa – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-18
Carla Barnett is the Secretary-General of CARICOM.
Regional leaders to arrive, tour hurricane-hit west today | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-17
Dr. Carla Barnett serves as the CARICOM secretary general and is involved in the efforts to support Haiti.
UN says Haiti remains in the ‘eye of the storm’ | World NewsJamaica· 2025-09-27
Carla Barnett, the Secretary General of CARICOM, acknowledged the presence of creative practitioners from outside the region.
Amitabh Sharma | Caribbean culture comes alive | Art & LeisureJamaica· 2025-09-07
Dr Carla Barnett is the CARICOM Secretary-General to whom the Mission's findings will be submitted.
CARICOM observer mission applauds Jamaica’s peaceful and well-organised general election | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-05
Carla Barnett is the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community.
CARICOM deploys Election Observation Mission for Jamaica’s election | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-30
Dr. Carla Barnett is the Secretary General of CARICOM, who received a letter regarding the actions of the banks.
Political party in Guyana writes UN, CARICOM over closure of candidates’ accounts by local bank | World NewsJamaica· 2025-08-21
Carla Barnett is the Caricom Secretary-General who emphasized the commitment to better health outcomes.
Caricom en Paho bundelen krachten in nieuwe vijfjarenstrategie voor volksgezondheid – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-30
Dr Carla Barnett is the CARICOM Secretary-General who spoke about the need for increased trade with Africa.
Africa pledges US$3 billion in investments in CARICOM amid global uncertainty | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-28
