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.