My delegation is pleased to have collaborated with the delegation of Mexico to introduce draft resolution A/71/L.78 for consideration and adoption by the General Assembly. We welcome the support received from the many delegations that participated in the consultations on the text and thank those tha…
On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) secretariat, I would like to register my thanks to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), and in particular the Permanent Mission of Spain for convening this high-level meeting on resolution 1540 (2004), with a focus on threats re…
At the outset, my delegation wishes to thank the Director General for his statement and for his able stewardship of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He can be assured of my delegation’s continued full support.
As the first English-speaking country in the Caribbean to join the IAEA, mo…
My delegation welcomes the opportunity to participate in the debate on agenda item 73, “Oceans and the law of the sea”, including sub-item (b) on sustainable fisheries. We thank the Secretary-General for his annual comprehensive report (A/71/74) on developments and issues related to ocean affairs an…
It a great privilege for me to address the General Assembly on behalf of the 14 member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
CARICOM aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the Kingdom of Thailand on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and with the statement to be del…
Jamaica wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his report (A/71/170) being considered today.
We also extend our gratitude to the United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP), which over the years has managed the Trust Fund established to support the permanent memorial. UNOP has operated at the …
I am honoured to join fellow leaders at the General Assembly at its seventy-first session, which affords us an opportunity to undertake the most effective global response to the challenges for
which the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was elaborated.
I congratulate Mr. Peter Thomson on his…
Jamaica aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of St. Kitts and Nevis on behalf of the Caribbean Community (see A/70/PV.97).
We welcome the convening of this high-level meeting of the General Assembly on HIV/AIDS. It is an opportune moment for us, as an international commu…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
CARICOM continues to attach great importance to our participation in the annual debate in the plenary of the General Assembly on the items relating to oceans and the law of the sea and sustainable fishe…
The Jamaican delegation welcomes the 2014 annual report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and thanks Director General Amano for his presentation on the Agency’s work.
Jamaica attaches great importance to the vital work of the IAEA in promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear technology,…
I am honoured to introduce draft resolution A/70/L.5 for the consideration of the Assembly. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and African member States collaborated with a wide range of partners to arrive at a text that truly reflects the consensus which similar resolutions have enjoyed over past ye…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in today’s joint debate on the agenda items entitled “New Partnership for Africa’s Development: progress in implementation and international support” and “2001-2010 Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developi…
I address this Council on behalf of the 14 member States of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM.
CARICOM welcomes and appreciates the comprehensive report of Ambassador Sandra Honoré, Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and Special Representative of the Secretary-Gener…
It is an honour for me to address this historic seventieth session of the General Assembly. I extend to Mr. Mogens Lykketoft my sincere congratulations on his election to the presidency of the Assembly. We feel confident that under his capable
guidance, this session will inspire what he has called …
I am pleased to represent the Government and the people of Jamaica at this Summit to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1).
The year 2015 has been pivotal and decisive for the international community. We celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations, recal…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CARICOM aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of South Africa on behalf of the Group of 77 and China and by the representative of Maldives on behalf of the Allia…
It is an honour to address the Security Council on the occasion of this landmark open debate. I warmly congratulate New Zealand for its presidency of the Council for the month of July and commend you, Mr. President, for your visionary move to focus the attention of the Council on the peace and secur…
Jamaica aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa on behalf of the Group of 77 and China and the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
I am honoured to speak at this year’s co…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States as Chair for the month of March. This statement reflects the position of our Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).
The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Tran…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States.
The Latin American and the Caribbean States reaffirm our steadfast commitment to eliminating the scourge of racial discrimination in keeping with the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. Racism has no p…
