CARICOM SECRETARIAT MISSION TO HOLD CONSULTATIONS IN SVG

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES,   September 23, 2019 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Commerce and the Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU) in collaboration with the CARICOM Secretariat will be conducting a series of consultations on the implementation of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME). The series of meetings will take place from September 24 – 26, 2019 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.The sessions over the three-day period, will be facilitated by representative of the CARICOM Secretariat who will hold meetings with various stakeholders.  These stakeholders include:– The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Commerce– Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit– Private Sector and Civil Society– Free Movement Committee and Key Ministries– Permanent Secretaries and Heads of DepartmentOn Thursday September 26, 2019, the consultations will climax with a media briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Commerce commencing at 2:30 to 3:30p.m.