Statement by the Government of Jamaica on its position regarding Proposed Intention by a number of CARICOM Countries

The Government of Jamaica has demonstrated its commitment to the process of regional integration as prescribed in the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. This commitment was reaffirmed by Prime Minister Bruce Golding at the 29th Heads of Government Conference in July. Indeed, Jamaica is among the most advanced countries in implementing the provisions of the revised treaty especially with regard to the establishment of the CARICOM Single Market.

However, the decision of some CARICOM countries to establish a political union has implications for the structure and, indeed, the future of CARICOM. The Government of Jamaica will request that the issue be brought for discussions at the highest level of CARICOM. Jamaica’s position will be evaluated based on those discussions.