How is the CARICOM governed? - The Global Challenges Foundation

The Caribbean Community CARICOM is a grouping of Caribbean and South American nations. How much do you actually know about one of the longest standing communities in the world?

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The beginnings of the Caribbean Community were in the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on 4 July 1973. What did the treaty propose?

It established the Caribbean Community and Common Market, foreign policy coordination and settled issues of economic integration, particularly trade issues

Assist the Caribbean nations' transition to independence

The creation of a Caribbean federal government, the West Indies Federation.

Forming a common defense system together with the United States, pledging to mutual defense in case of an attack from an external party

How many countries are currently member of CARICOM?

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Which is the CARICOM flag?

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Which are the areas of responsibility of CARICOM?

Entrance of CARICOM HQ in Georgetown, Guyana

Court of last resort in both civil and criminal matters

Human and social development

Economic development

All of the above

Irwin LaRocque is the Secretary General of CARICOM. What role does he play?

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He sets the priorities for the draft to Secretariat of the Caribbean Community's Work Programme

He represents the Caribbean Community

Collect, store and disseminate relevant information to Member States

All of the above

How can the CARICOM enforce its decisions?

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The Caribbean parliament can pass laws in all member states

The Caribbean Court of Justice can resolve disputes

CARICOM could use its common army

CARICOM lacks institutions to enforce its decisions

What is part of CARICOM's agenda to fully implement in the future?

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A Single Market and Economy

A Custom Union

A common passport

All of the above