MATRIX

OF

AGREEMENTS

CARICOM Secretariat

(Last updated: May 31, 2005)

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INTRODUCTION

This Matrix includes a comprehensive list of Agreements, which included treaties, protocols, MOUs, declarations, instruments of ratifications, etc., which Member States of CARICOM are party to and the Secretary-General of CARICOM exercises depositary functions, as well as Agreements involving Member States and the Caribbean Community for which the Secretary-General of the CARICOM Secretariat does not exercise depositary function. It should be noted that under Article 2 of the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, a treaty “means an international agreement concluded between States in written form and governed by international law, whether embodied in a single instrument or in two or more related instruments and whatever its particular designation”. Therefore, the title and form of a document submitted to the Secretariat for registration are less important than its content in determining whether it is a treaty or international agreement. This Matrix also consist of Agreements, which are no longer operative such as the Agreement Establishing the West Indies Shipping Corporation and the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Food Corporation. It was felt important to include these Agreements as they are a source of much useful research information and contain a wealth of knowledge on the history of the Caribbean Community integration process, and still have much relevance for the Member States of the Caribbean Community. The Agreements themselves, are listed in alphabetical order and are historically important as primary sources of information on the dates and place the Agreements were open for adoption, their objectives, the dates of signature, ratification, and accession and the dates of entry into force or information on registration with the United Nations where relevant, as well as general remarks on any important new development with regard to the Agreements. Further, it should be noted that where there was no provision dealing with entry into force in an Agreement, the Agreement enters into force on the date of the signature of both parties. This is provided for under Article 24(1) and (2) of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties: (1) A Treaty enters into force in such manner and upon such date as it may provide or as the negotiating states may agree. (2) Failing any such agreement, a treaty enters into force as soon as consent to be bound by the treaty has been established for all the negotiating states.

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INDEX

# Name of Agreement 1. Action Plan for Cooperation Among the Caribbean Community, Suriname and the Group of Three 2. Agreement Among the Governments of the Member States of the Caribbean Community for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, Profits or Gains and Capital Gains and for the Encouragement of Regional Trade and Investment (1994)

3. Agreement between CARICOM and the Government of British Virgin Islands (1991) 4. Agreement between CARICOM and the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands (1991) 5. Agreement between CARICOM and the Government of the USA concerning a CARICOM- United States Council on Trade and

Investment (1991) 6. Agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Caribbean Community relating to the program for Training Middle Level

Agricultural Managers (1982) 7. Agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of the United States Concerning Cooperation in

Suppressing Illicit Maritime Drug Trafficking (1997) 8. Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Government of the United States

concerning Maritime Counter-Drug Operations (1996) 9. Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Barbados Concerning Cooperation in

Suppressing Illicit Maritime Drug Trafficking (1997) 10. Agreement between the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Caribbean Community (1982) 11. Agreement between the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Caribbean Community – Amendment of the 1982

Cooperation Agreement 12. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of Anguilla (1999) 13. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of the Argentine Republic to Establish a Standing Joint

Commission on Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination (1998) 14. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of Bermuda 2002 15. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of the Cayman Islands (2002) 16. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of Chile to Establish a Standing Joint Commission on

Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination (1996) 17. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of India to Establish a Standing Joint Commission on

Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination (2003) 18. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture to carry out a

Feasibility Study on the Pest and Animal Disease Status of each Country inter alia (1986) 19. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Pan American Health Organisation, Re Cooperation and Mutual

Consultation (1983)

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20. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Pan American Health Organisation (2002) 21. Agreement between the General Secretariat of the Organisation of American States and the Caribbean Community (1992) 22. Agreement between the Government of Grenada and the Caribbean Community Relating to the Privileges and Immunities to be

granted in connection with the Caribbean Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory and Training Services (CARDATS) Project (1979)

23. Agreement between the Government of Guyana and the Council of the Caribbean Free Trade Association Regarding the Headquarters of the Association (1970)

24. Agreement between the Government of Guyana and the Caribbean Common Market Relating to the Privileges and Immunities to be Granted in connection with the Common Market (1976)

25. Agreement between the Government of Guyana and the Caribbean Community Relating to the Privileges and Immunities to be Granted in Connection with the Secretariat (1976)

26. Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation relating to the Privileges and Immunities to be Granted in Connection with the Headquarters Unit of the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation (1979)

27. Agreement between the Government of Venezuela and the Caribbean Community Relating to Principles for a Multilateral Agreement

28. Agreement between the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Countries experiencing serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa and the Secretariat of the Caribbean Community (2002)

29. Agreement between the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Caribbean Community (1980)

30. Agreement concerning the Caribbean Investment Fund (1998) 31. Agreement Establishing A West Indies Shipping Corporation (1975) 32. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (2003) 33. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) (1974) 34. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-Cuba Joint Commission (1993) 35. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)– Mexico Joint Commission (1974) 36. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) (2002) 37. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice (2001) 38. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Export Bank 39. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) 40. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (1991) 41. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute (1980) 42. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Examinations Council (1972) 43. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Food Corporation (CFC) (1976) 44. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Investment Corporation (1973) 45. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Investment Fund (1993) 46. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation (1973)

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47. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Regional Centre for Education and Training of Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health Assistants (REPAHA)

48. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Regional Drug Testing Laboratory (1974) 49. Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) (2002) 50. Agreement Establishing the Council of Legal Education (1970) 51. Agreement Establishing the Common External Tariff for the Caribbean Common Market 52. Agreement Establishing the Free Trade Area between the Caribbean Community and the Dominican Republic 53. Agreement Establishing the Regional Justice Protection Programme (1999) 54. Agreement Establishing the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) (2002) 55. Agreement Establishing the Seat of the Caribbean Court of Justice and the Offices of the Regional Judicial and Legal Services

Commission between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Court of Justice and the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) (2005)

56. Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and for the Encouragement of International Trade and Investment (1973)

57. Agreement for the Establishment of A Regime for CARICOM Enterprises (1987) 58. Agreement for the Establishment of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (1989) 59. Agreement for the Establishment of an Assembly of Caribbean Community Parliamentarians (1992) 60. Agreement on a Commonwealth Caribbean Technical Assistance Programme (1970) 61. Agreement on the Establishment of the Joint Task Force for closer Cooperation between the Government of Barbados and

Member Governments of the OECS 62. Agreement of Cooperation between the International Maritime Organisation and the Caribbean Community (1985) 63. Agreement on Technical Co-operation between the Government of the United Mexican States and the Caribbean Community 64. Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (1990) 65. Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Kingdom of Spain

(1999) 66. Agreement on Technical Cooperation and Trade Promotion between the Secretary of Trade and Industrial Development, the

National Bank of Foreign Trade (BANCOMEXT) Acting on behalf of the Government of Mexico and CARICOM (1990) 67. Agreement on the Harmonisation of Fiscal Incentives to Industry 68. Agreement Instituting the Order of the Caribbean Community (1991) 69. Amendatory Agreement in relation to the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute 70. Amendment of Article 15 of the WISCO Agreement 71. Amendment to Article 3(1) of Caribbean Investment Corporation. 72. Approval for Headquarters Agreement and Protocol on Privileges and Immunities 73. Basic Cooperation Agreement between the Caribbean Community Secretariat and the Permanent Secretariat of the General

Treaty of Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) 74. Canada-British West Indies – Bermuda – British Guiana – British Honduras Trade Agreement (1925) 75. Caracas Agreement on Energy Cooperation (2001)

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76. Caribbean Agricultural Research And Development Institute 77. Caribbean Common Market Balance of Payments Mutual Support Interim Facility (1976) 78. Caribbean Community Agreement on Cooperation in the Development and Management of Living Resources of the Exclusive

Economic Zone (EEZ) 79. Caribbean Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Serious Criminal Matters (2000) 80. Caribbean Partnership Commitment (2001) 81. CARICOM Declaration of Labour and Industrial Relations Principles 82. Charter of Civil Society for the Caribbean Community 83. Caribbean/United States Summit Partnership for Prosperity and Security in the Caribbean (1997) 84. CARICOM Agreement on Social Security 85. Cooperation Agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) acting through the Caribbean Community Secretariat

and la Corporacion Andina de Fomento (CAF) 86. Cooperation Agreement between the Secretariat of the United Nations and the Caribbean Community Secretariat 87. Convention of the Caribbean Postal Union 88. Declaration of Belmopan 89. Declaration on Health for the Caribbean Community (1982) 90. Dickenson Bay Agreement – Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) 91. Final Report of the Second Meeting of the Mexico-Caribbean Community Joint Commission (1988) 92. Further Protocol to Provide for an Extension of time for the Reservation Made by the Government of the Bahamas to paragraph

1 of Article 5 of the Agreement Establishing the Council of Legal Education 93. Further Protocol to Amend the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Community for the purpose of

Extending the facility of the use of Laissez-Passer issued to the staff of the Caribbean Community Secretariat for travel on official duty, to certain officials of other regional Organisations

94. Final Act Declaration and Resolution (to Caribbean Community Treaty) 95. Georgetown Agreement on the Organization of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (1975) 96. Grenada Declaration (1971) 97. Guadalajara Declaration (1991) 98. Instrument of Ratification Re Amendment to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Agricultural and Development Institute 99. Instrument of Ratification of Amendment to paragraph 3 of Article 47 of the Annex to the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean

Community 100. Instrument of Ratification of Amendment to paragraph (g) of Article 10 and paragraphs 1(b), (c), (d), (i) of Article 14 of the

Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community and Common Market 101. Instrument of Ratification to the Amendment of Article 6 of the CET 102. Instrument of Ratification of Amendment of Article 14 of the Treaty (i.e. deletion of the words “The Regional Shipping

Council” from the list of Associate Institutions) 103. Instrument of Ratification of Amendments to Articles 14 and 53 of the Annex to the Treaty and Schedules I, II, III, IV, V,

and XI Annex

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104. Instruments of Ratification of Amendment to the Common External Tariff Annex I 105. Instrument of Ratification Re Amendment to paragraph (b) of Article 6 of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean

Meteorological Organisation 106. Instruments of Ratification RE Amendment to Paragraph (6) of Article 10 of the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean

Community 107. Instruments of Ratification RE Amendment of the Annex to the Treaty by the Addition of Article 29A 108. Instruments of Ratification of Amendment to Article 5 of the Treaty 109. Instrument of Ratification – the Amendment of Article 13 of the Agreement on the Harmonisation of Fiscal Incentives to

Industry 110. Inter-governmental Agreement on Cooperation in Air Transportation 111. Intergovernmental Agreement on Establishment of CARICOM Foundation for Art and Culture 112. Joint Declaration between the Kingdom of Spain and CARICOM (1999) 113. Memorandum of Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the International Centre for Ocean Development

(ICOD) (1991) 114. Memorandum of Understanding between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United Nations Educational,

Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) (2003) 115. Memorandum of Agreement establishing the Caribbean Volunteer Corps among the Member States of the Caribbean

Community 116. Memorandum of Cooperation between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Department of Transportation, United

States of America and the Caribbean Community (2002) 117. Memorandum of Understanding between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Caribbean Community (1999) 118. Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Barbados and the Member States of CARIFORUM (2002) 119. Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of St. Lucia and the Caribbean Community with respect to the

Caribbean Environmental Health Institute (1983) 120. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Caribbean Agricultural Research Development Institute and the Caribbean

Community as Executing Agency for CARDATS 121. Memorandum of Understanding between the Caribbean Community and Dominica Republic (2002) 122. Memorandum of Understanding between the Secretariat of the Caribbean Community and the Secretariat of the World

Trade Organisation (WTO) concerning a Joint Technical Assistance Programme (2000) 123. Memorandums of Understanding for Institutional Co-operation between the University of the West Indies and the

Caribbean Community Secretariat (1999), (2001), and (2004) 124. Memorandum of Understanding on Special Measures for Montserrat 125. Memorandum of Understanding on Public Service in the Commonwealth Caribbean Countries (1970) 126. Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment and Operation of an Association of Civil Aviation Authorities of the

Caribbean 127. Memorandum of Understanding between the CARICOM Secretariat and Government of Canada For the Provision of

Technical Assistance in the Field of Agriculture.

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128. Memorandum of Understanding between the Caribbean Community Secretariat and the Government of Canada for Provisions of Assistance in the Field of Health (1976)

129. Multilateral Agreement concerning the Operation of Air Services within CARICOM (1996) 130. Multilateral Agreement for the Operation of the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (2001) 131. New Article 14 A of the Annex to the Treaty Exclusion from Common Market Origin Treatment 132. Further Protocol to Amend the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Community for the purpose if

extending the facility of the use of the laissez passer issues to the Staff of CARICOM officials and other regional organizations 133. Oils and Fats Agreement (1963- 1966) 134. Oils and Fats Agreement (1966-1969) 135. Partial Scope Agreement between the Republic of Cuba and the Caribbean Community under the Montevideo Treaty of

1980 136. Partnership for Prosperity and Security in the Caribbean (Caribbean/United States Summit) (1997) 137. Principles for a Multilateral Agreement between the Caribbean Community and Venezuela (1991) 138. Protocol and First Additional Protocol implementing the Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement between the

Caribbean Community and the Government of the Republic of Cuba 139. Protocol of Port of Spain (1992) 140. Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Common Market 141. Protocol Implementing the Trade and Economic Co-operation Agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

and the Government of the Republic of Cuba (2000) 142. Protocol Relating to the CARICOM Industrial Programming Scheme 143. Protocols on the Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Community 144. Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community (Protocol I) 145. Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community Protocol II: Establishment of Services Capital 146. Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol III Industrial Policy (1998). 147. Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol IV Trade Policy (1999). 148. Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol V Agricultural Policy (1998). 149. Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol VI Transport Policy (1999). 150. Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol VII Disadvantaged Countries, Regions and Sectors 151. Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Examination Council (1997). 152. Protocol on RUM between the Member States of the Caribbean Common Market and the Government of Canada (1995). 153. Protocol to Provide for the Government of Suriname to become a Party to the Trade and Economic Cooperation

Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Governments of the Member of States of the Caribbean Common Market 154. Protocol to the Agreement Establishing the Council of Legal Education 155. Protocol to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice relating to the Juridical Personality and Legal

Capacity of the Court (2003)

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156. Protocol to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice relating to the Tenure of Judges, Rules of Court, Financial Agreements and withdrawal from the Agreement, as well as the relationship between Provisions on the Original Jurisdiction of the CCJ and the Constitutions of States Parties (2005)

157. Protocol to the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas Establishing the Caribbean Community, including the CSME regarding the Relationship between provisions on the Original Jurisdiction of the CCJ and the Constitution of State Parties (2005)

158. Protocol amending the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community – Protocol IX Dispute Settlement (2000) 159. Protocol amending the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community – Protocol VIII Competition Policy, Consumer

Protection, Dumping and Subsides (2000) 160. Protocol Implementing the Agreement establishing the Free Trade Area between the Caribbean Community and the

Dominican Republic (2000) 161. Protocol on the Provisional Application of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Regional Organisation for

Standards and Quality (CROSQ) (2002) 162. Protocol on the Provisional Application of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre

(CCCCC) (2002) 163. Protocol on the Revision of the Treaty of Chaguaramas (2002) 164. Protocol on the Provisional Application of the Revised Treaty on Chaguaramas (2002) 165. Protocol on the Legal Capacity, Immunities and Privileges of the Caribbean Free Trade Association (1970) 166. Protocol on the Status, Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Court of Justice and the Regional Judicial and Legal

Services Commission (2003) 167. Protocol laying down arrangements for Marketing of Oils and Fats 168. Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas Establishing the Caribbean Community, Including the CARICOM Single Market and

Economy (2001) 169. Revised Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice Trust Fund (2004) 170. Resolution – Charter of Civil Society for the Caribbean Community (1997) 171. Ratifications Re Amendments to Articles 21, 22 and 48 and Schedules I, V, VIII and XI of Annex to the Treaty Establishing

CARICOM 172. Ratifications Re Amendment to Article 14 and Schedule II of the Annex to the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean

Community 173. Revised Schedule IX of the Annex to the Treaty Establishing CARICOM 174. Supplemental Agreement in Relation to the Caribbean Examinations Council (1972) 175. Supplementary Agreement in relation to the Accession of the Government of Anguilla to the Agreement Establishing the

Caribbean Examination Council (1986) 176. Supplementary Agreement in relation to the Accession of the Government of the Cayman Islands to the Agreement

Establishing the Caribbean Examinations Council (1992) 177. Supplemental Agreement to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Investment Fund (1996) 178. Supplemental Agreement [No. 3] in Relation to the Council of Legal Education 179. Supplemental Agreement [No. 2] Council of Legal Education

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180. Supplemental Agreement [No. 2] to the Agreement for the Establishment of a Caribbean Free trade Association (1966) 181. The Georgetown Accord (1973) 182. Treaty of Chaguaramas – (Legislation giving effect to Article 20 (4) – Legal Capacity) 183. Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community, Chaguaramas (1973) 184. Vesting Deed of the Caribbean Court of Justice Trust Fund (2003) 185. Vesting Deed of the Caribbean Court of Justice Trust Fund – Original Board of Trustees (2003)

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Title of Treaty/Agreement and Date and place open

for adoption

Objective of Treaty

Member States - Date of Signature

(D.O.S.) / Date of Ratification (D.O.R.) / Date of Accession (D.O.A.)

Entry into force

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Action Plan for Cooperation Among the Caribbean Community, Suriname and the Group of Three

D.O.S - Antigua and Barbuda (October 13, 1993); The Bahamas (October 13, 1993); Barbados (October 13, 1993); Belize (October 13, 1993); Guyana (October 13, 1993); Jamaica (October 13, 1993); St. Kitts/Nevis (October 13, 1993); St. Lucia (October 13, 1993); St. Vincent (October 13, 1993); Trinidad & Tobago (October 13, 1993); Colombia (October 13, 1993); Venezuela (October 13, 1993); Mexico (October 13, 1993); Suriname (October 13, 1993).

Effective Date - October 13, 1993

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Agreement Among the Governments of the Member States of the Caribbean Community for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, Profits or Gains and Capital Gains and for the Encouragement of Regional Trade and Investment, St. Michael, Barbados, July 6, 1994.

According to Article 2 of this Agreement, it applies to taxes on income, profits or gains and capital gains arising in a Member State, which are listed in Schedule 1 of the Agreement. A Member State, which introduces taxes on income, profits or gains and capital gains after the entry into force of this Agreement, shall notify the Secretariat.

D.O.S - Antigua (July 6, 1994); Belize (July 6, 1994); Dominica (March 1, 1996); Grenada (July 6, 1994); Guyana (August 19, 1994); Jamaica (July 6, 1994); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 6, 1994); St. Lucia (July 6, 1994); St. Vincent (July 6, 1994); Trinidad & Tobago (July 6, 1994).

D.O.R. - Antigua (February 18, 1998); Belize (November 30, 1994); Dominica (June 19, 1996); Grenada (March 1, 1996); Guyana (November 26, 1997); Jamaica (February 16, 1995); St. Kitts/Nevis (May 8, 1997); St. Lucia (May 22, 1995); St. Vincent (February 12, 1998) Trinidad & Tobago (November 29, 1994).

Entered into force on November 29, 1994 AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON MAY 26, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50957/40265 According to Article 28 this Agreement shall enter into force on the deposit of the 2nd Instrument of Ratification.

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D.O.A.- Barbados (July 7, 1995).

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Agreement between CARICOM and the Government of British Virgin Islands. 1991.

This Agreement provides for Associate Membership of the Government of the British Virgin Islands to CARICOM.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (July 2, 1991); British Virgin Islands (July 2, 1991).

Entered into force on July 2, 1991.

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Agreement between CARICOM and the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, 1991.

This Agreement provides for Associate Membership of the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands to CARICOM.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (July 2, 1991); Turks and Caicos Islands (July 2, 1991).

Entered into force on July 2, 1991.

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Agreement between CARICOM and the Government of the United States of America concerning a CARICOM- United States Council on Trade and Investment, Washington, USA, July 22, 1991.

This Agreement provides for the establishment of a United States-CARICOM Council on Trade and Investment which is tasked with monitoring trade and investment, identifying opportunities for expanding trade and investment, and negotiating agreements where possible, among other functions.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (July 22, 1991); Government of the United States (July 22, 1991).

Entered into force on July 22, 1991. According to Article 8, the Agreement shall enter into force on the date of its signature by both parties.

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Agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Caribbean Community relating to the program for Training Middle-Level Agricultural Managers, Georgetown, Guyana, April 30, 1982.

This Agreement provides pursuant to a Grant Agreement between the Community and the Caribbean Development Bank, that the Community makes all necessary arrangements for the Government of Jamaica to establish the basis for the use of the Eltham Training Centre as the execution of the programme and as facilities to carry out two training

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (April 30, 1982); Government of Jamaica (April 30, 1982).

Entered into force on April 30, 1982.

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cycle activities and the undertaking of training activities on farms within Jamaica.

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Agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of the United States concerning Cooperation in Suppressing Illicit Maritime Drug Trafficking, 1997.

This Agreement provides for the Parties to cooperate in combating illicit maritime drug traffic to the fullest extent possible, consistent with available law enforcement resources and related priorities. This Agreement also provides for the establishment of a programme of cooperation between the parties respective law enforcement authorities. Each Party may designate a coordinator to organize its programme activities and to identify the vessels and officials involved in the programme to the other Party.

D.O.S. –Jamaica (1997); USA (1997).

According to Article 24 this Agreement shall enter into force upon notification of each Party that is has completed its respective constitutional requirements for entry into force of the Agreement.

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Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Government of the United States concerning Maritime Counter-Drug Operations, Port of Spain, Trinidad, March 1996.

This Agreement provides that the Parties cooperate in combating illicit maritime drug traffic to the fullest extent possible, consistent with available law enforcement resources and related priorities. The Parties agree to establish a joint law-enforcement shiprider programme between Trinidad and Tobago law-enforcement authorities and the United States Coast Guard (hereinafter "Coast Guard"). Each Party agreed to designate a coordinator to organize its program activities and to identify the vessels

D.O.S. –Trinidad and Tobago (March 1996); USA (March 1996).

According to paragraph 22, this Agreement shall enter into force upon signature by both Parties.

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and officials involved in the program to the other Party.

9.

Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Barbados concerning Cooperation in Suppressing Illicit Maritime Drug Trafficking, Bridgetown, Barbados, June 25, 1997.

The purpose of this Agreement is to promote co-operation in combating illicit traffic to the fullest extent possible, consistent with available law enforcement resources and related priorities between the Parties. The Agreement provides for the establishment of a Combined Co-ordinating and Planning Committee comprising members of the law enforcement authorities of each Party to oversee the planning, professional exchange, pre-deployment exercises and the operations of the Combined Law Enforcement Programme and the operational procedures, concepts of operations and operation plans.

D.O.S. –Barbados (June 25, 1997); USA (June 25, 1997).

According to Article 23 each of the Parties shall notify the other in writing through the usual diplomatic channels that their respective requirements for entry into force of the Agreement have been completed. The Agreement enter into force 30 days after the later of these notifications.

10.

Agreement between the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Caribbean Community, 1982.

Provides for co-operation, mutual consultation, reciprocal representation and exchange of information and documents in all matters arising in the spheres of labour, social policy and related matters of mutual interest to ILO and CARICOM.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 13, 1982); ILO (May 13, 1982).

Entered in force on May 13, 1982. According to Article VII this Agreement shall come into force upon signature by the Director General of ILO and the Secretary General of CARICOM.

11.

Agreement between the International Labour

This Cooperation Agreement modifies and supersedes the ILO/CARICOM

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM); ILO

According to Article 6 the modification of the 1982

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Organisation (ILO) and the Caribbean Community – Amendment of the 1982 Cooperation Agreement.

Cooperation Agreement of May 1982 because of the need to adjust the agreement to the new priorities, the institutional capacities and to the new international environment. The purpose of the modified Agreement is to improve the collaboration between the ILO and CARICOM, taking into account new international and regional developments. Accordingly, collaboration is particularly envisioned in the areas of policy development, and institutional and capacity building.

ILO/CARICOM Cooperation Agreement will enter into force on the date on which the parties have expressed their written consent to the modified version of the Agreement.

12.

Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of Anguilla, 1999.

This Agreement provides for Associate Membership of Anguilla with CARICOM.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (July 4, 1999); Anguilla (July 4, 1999).

Entered into force on July 4, 1999.

13.

Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of the Argentine Republic to establish a Standing Joint Commission on Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination, Kingston, Jamaica, September 15, 1998.

The Agreement provides for the establishment of a Standing Joint Commission which shall be responsible for the promotion and development of closer relations between the Parties in the political, commercial, economic, scientific, technical and cultural fields. The Joint Commission shall also have special responsibility for the analysis and follow up of specific co-operation agreements to be concluded between the parties.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (September 15, 1998); Argentine Republic (September 15, 1998).

According to Article IV this Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the date of the last notification that the Parties have complied with the constitutional requirements for its entry into force.

14.

Agreement between the

This Agreement provides for

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Caribbean Community and the Government of Bermuda, 2002

Associate Membership of Bermuda with CARICOM pursuant to Article 231 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas and in accordance with the decision of the Conference of the Heads of Government at its Thirteenth Inter-Sessional Meeting, Feb. 2002.

15.

Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of the Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands, May 15, 2002.

This Agreement provides for Associate Membership of the Cayman Islands with CARICOM pursuant to Article 231 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas and in accordance with the decision of the Conference of the Heads of Government at its Thirteenth Inter-Sessional Meeting, Feb. 2002.

D.O.S. – Chairman of the Conference of the Heads of Government on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 15, 2002); Cayman Islands (May 15, 2002).

Entered into force on May 15, 2002

16.

Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of Chile to establish a Standing Joint Commission on Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination, Kingston, Jamaica, May 13, 1996.

This Agreement provides for the establishment of a Standing Joint Commission which shall be responsible for the promotion and development of closer relations between the Parties in the political, trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural fields. The Joint Commission shall have particular responsibility for the analysis and follow up of specific cooperation agreements concluded between the Parties.

D.O.S. –Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 13, 1996); Chile (May 13, 1996).

According to Article V, this Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the last notification of one Contracting Party to the other that the necessary legal requirements for its entry into force have been complied with.

17.

Agreement between the

This Agreement provides for the

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community

Article IV – each

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Caribbean Community and the Government of India to establish a Standing Joint Commission on Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination, New Deli, November 25, 2003.

establishment of a Standing Joint Commission which shall be responsible for the promotion and development of closer relations between the Parties in the political, trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural fields. The Joint Commission shall have particular responsibility for the analysis and follow up of specific cooperation agreements concluded between the Parties.

(CARICOM) (November 25, 2003); India (November 25, 2003).

contracting party will notify the other in writing through diplomatic channels when it has completed the formalities required for the entry into force of this Agreement. The Agreement will enter into force on the later of the two dates of receipt of such notification.

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Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture to carry out a Feasibility Study on the Pest and Animal Disease Status of each Country inter alia December 19, 1986.

This Agreement recalls that by virtue of a Grant Agreement dated 24th October 1986 between the International Development Research Centre and the Community, funds will be provided to the Community for the purpose of carrying out a feasibility study. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has agreed to carry out the study on behalf of the Community: to elucidate the pest and animal disease status of all Member States of the Community; to establish a surveillance and reporting system for important livestock diseases and pests in each country; to monitor the incidence and economic burden of livestock diseases and pests; and to establish an effective regional system for data collection, processing and publication.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (December 19, 1986); Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (December 19, 1986).

Note; According to paragraph 5, the completion date of this Agreement shall be 8th May 1987, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

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19. Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Pan American Health Organisation, Kingston, Jamaica, October 20, 1983.

This Agreement provides for cooperation between CARICOM and PAHO through their appropriate organs in matters pertaining to health, and related matters of mutual interest.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (October 20, 1983); Pan American Health Organisation (October 20, 1983).

Entered into force on October 20, 1983. According to Article VI (1), this agreement shall come into force upon the signature by both parties.

20.

Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Pan American Health Organisation, Georgetown, Guyana, April 19, 2002.

This Agreement provides that CARICOM may request the assistance or participation of PAHO in the development and implementation of health related technical co-operation programmes, projects and activities, and that PAHO shall give prompt consideration to requests from CARICOM to participate in, develop or implement such programmes, projects or activities.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (April 19, 2002); Pan American Health Organisation (April 19, 2002).

According to Article VI- this Agreement supercedes the Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Pan American Health Organization signed on 20 October 1983, and shall come into force upon signature by both parties.

21.

Agreement between the General Secretariat of the Organisation of American States and the Caribbean Community, Nassau, Bahamas, May 18, 1992.

This Agreement provides for coordinating the efforts of CARICOM and the OAS through cooperation, consultation, exchange of information, joint implementation of projects, administrative arrangements, reciprocal representation, etc. with a view to pursuing their common aims within the framework of the Charter of the OAS and the Treaty establishing CARICOM.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 18, 1992); OAS (May 18, 1992).

According to Article X, this Agreement shall come into force as soon as it has been signed by the Secretary General of the OAS and the Secretary-General of CARICOM on behalf of their respective Organisations.

22.

Agreement between the Government of Grenada

This Agreement provides that the Project of the Governments of

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (December 6, 1979);

Entered into force on December 6, 1979

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and the Caribbean Community Relating to Privileges and Immunities to be granted in connection with the Caribbean Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory and Training Services (CARDATS) Project, Castries, St. Lucia, December 6, 1979.

Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent relating to sub-regional agricultural development integration and training shall enjoy in Grenada privileges and immunities, treatment no less favourable than that accorded the Government to any other Government or International Organization in Grenada.

Government of Grenada (December 6, 1979).

AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 51460/40736

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Agreement between the Government of Guyana and the Council of the Caribbean Free Trade Association Regarding the Headquarters of the Association, Georgetown, Guyana, November 25, 1970. Also referred to as The Headquarters Agreement /CARIFTA Headquarters Agreement

This Agreement relates to the legal capacity and the privileges and immunities to be recognized and granted in connection with the Association, and provides that the Association shall have full judicial personality in Guyana.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Free Trade Association (November 25, 1970); Government of Guyana (November 25, 1970). Notice of Termination of Agreement Signed by Secretary-General of CARICOM Secretariat, Honorable Mr. Tyndall (not dated).

Entered into force on November 25, 1970 According to Article XII the agreement shall enter into force immediately upon signature.

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Agreement between the Government of Guyana and the Caribbean Common Market Relating to the Privileges and Immunities to be Granted in connection with the Common Market,

Pursuant to Articles 9, 21, and 64 of the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community, the Government of Guyana and Common Market agreed to conclude this Agreement relating to the privileges and immunities to be granted in connection with the Common Market.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Common Market (January 23, 1976); Government of Guyana (January 23, 1976).

Entered into force on January 23, 1976. There was no provision dealing with entry into force in the Agreement, and it would enter into force on the date of the

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Georgetown, Guyana, January 23, 1976.

signature of both parties as provided for under Article 24 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.

25.

Agreement between the Government of Guyana and the Caribbean Community Relating to the Privileges and Immunities to be Granted in Connection with the Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana, January 23, 1976.

Pursuant to Articles 15 and 21 of the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community, the Government of Guyana and Caribbean Community agreed to conclude this Agreement relating to the privileges and immunities to be granted in connection with the location of the Headquarters of the Secretariat.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Common Market (January 23, 1976); Government of Guyana (January 23, 1976).

Entered into force on January 23, 1976. According to Article 15(1) of the Agreement, it shall enter into force immediately upon signature.

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Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation relating to the Privileges and Immunities to be Granted in Connection with the Headquarters Unit of the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, August 15, 1979.

Agreement provides for several privileges and immunities to be Granted in by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in connection with the Headquarters Unit of the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation.

D.O.S. – Government of Trinidad and Tobago (August 15, 1979); Caribbean Meteorological Organisation (August 15, 1979).

Entered into force on August 15, 1979. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50638/39985.

27.

Agreement between the Government of Venezuela and the Caribbean

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (October 13, 1992); Government of Venezuela (July 1, 1991).

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Community Relating to Principles for a Multilateral Agreement.

28.

Agreement between the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification particularly in Africa and the Secretariat of the Caribbean Community, 2002.

The objectives are to establish a joint framework of action with the aim of cooperating in the sub-region in fighting land degradation, addressing the problem of drought and water shortage and supporting all the efforts undertaken by the Caribbean countries to address the causes of this problem through the implementation of the UNCCD Convention; and to support the integration of the objectives related to fighting land degradation into the national and regional strategies and programmes.

29.

Agreement between the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Caribbean Community, 1980.

UNESCO and CARICOM agree to co-operate with each other through their appropriate organs. This co-operation shall extend to all matters arising in the spheres of education, science and culture, which are related to those tasks, and activities of UNESCO and CARICOM that are in harmony.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (January 15, 1980); United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (August 14, 1980).

Entered into force on August 14, 1980. According to Article X this agreement shall come into force as soon as it has been signed by the Director General of UNESCO and the Secretary General of the CARICOM Secretariat.

30.

Agreement concerning the Caribbean Investment

The Signatory States of the Agreement Establishing the

D.O.S. – Antigua (September 18, 1998); Bahamas (September 8, 1998); Barbados

Clause 13.2 states that this Agreement shall

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Fund, St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, August 24, 1998.

Caribbean Investment Fund (the Original Agreement) recognise that their omission to implement in a timely way the enabling legislation to accord the agreed concessions and privileges to the Fund as required by the said Original Agreement and Supplemental Agreement, coupled with unfavourable conditions in international capital markets, adversely affected the ability of ICWI to mobilise the resources for the operation of the Fund. The Signatory States of the Original Agreement agreed, inter alia, to extend the time limit for the mobilisation of the resources and the registration of the Fund.

(August 24, 1998); Belize (July 5, 1999); Dominica (March 4, 1999); Grenada (August 25, 1998); Guyana (September 3, 1998); Jamaica (September 7, 1998); Montserrat (July 5, 1999); St. Kitts-Nevis (September 18, 1998); St. Lucia (October 21, 1998); St. Vincent (March 5, 1999); Trinidad and Tobago (August 26, 1998); ICWI group Ltd (September 7, 1998).

enter into force when it has been executed by ICWI (Insurance Company of the West Indies) and any number of states listed in the Schedule.

31.

Agreement Establishing A West Indies Shipping Corporation, Georgetown, Guyana, October 3, 1975.

Agreement provides for the establishment of a West Indies Shipping Corporation, to operate and maintain an orderly, adequate, regular and efficient intra-regional merchant shipping service to and from participating States, and to operate and maintain merchant shipping service to non-participating States within and outside the Caribbean. According to Article 44, this agreement shall enter into force upon the deposit of Instruments of Ratification by four or more countries mentioned in paragraph 1 of the Annex, which have subscribed to at least 90 per cent of the initial issue of

D.O.S. – Antigua (October 3, 1975); Barbados (October 3, 1975); Dominica (October 3, 1975); Grenada (October 11, 1975); Guyana (October 3, 1975); Jamaica (October 3, 1975); Montserrat (October 29, 1975); St. Lucia (October 3, 1975); Trinidad and Tobago (October 3, 1975). D.O.R. – Antigua (April 28, 1976); Barbados (April 22, 1976); Dominica (February 4, 1976); Grenada (February 2, 1976); Guyana (March 8, 1976); Jamaica (April 26, 1976); Montserrat (February 17, 1976); St. Lucia (February 10, 1976); Trinidad and Tobago (April 30, 1976).

Entered into force on April 30, 1976. The Agreement came into force with the deposit by Trinidad and Tobago of Instruments of Ratifications. This Agreement entered into force in accordance with Article 44 the said agreement which provides that it shall enter into force upon the deposit of Instruments of Ratification by four (4) or

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share capital in accordance with article 5.

Date of Acceptance – Belize (November 14, 1982); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (May 24, 1976); St. Vincent (March 25, 1982). Notices of Withdrawal - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (June 23, 1987); Dominica (March 1, 1988); St Kitts-Nevis (January 12, 1988); Belize (February 1, 1988).

more countries mentioned in paragraph 1 of the Annex, which have subscribed to at least 90 per cent of the initial issue of share capital in accordance with Article 8.

32.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions, Saint Lucia, November 13, 2003.

Note that upon Provisional Application of this Agreement, the Secretary General shall take the necessary steps to secure the nomination of the Members of the Authority referred to in Article 4 and to convene the Inaugural Meeting of the Authority.

D.O.S. – Antigua and Barbuda (November 13, 2003); The Bahamas (March 25, 2004); Belize (November 13, 2003); Grenada (July 4, 2004); Jamaica (November 13, 2003); Suriname (November 13, 2003); Trinidad and Tobago (November 13, 2003).

According to Article 18 this Agreement shall enter into force on signature by all Member States of the Community. According to Article 19 this Agreement may be provisionally applied on signature by not less than four (4) Member States of the Community

33.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Georgetown, Guyana, December 5, 1974.

This Agreement provides for the establishment of CARDI, the objectives of which are to provide for the research and development needs of the agriculture of the Region as identified in national plans and policies; to provide an appropriate research and development service to the agricultural sector of Member States; to provide and extend the application of new technologies in production, processing, storage and

D.O.S. –Barbados (December 6, 1974); Belize (December 6, 1974); Grenada (December 6, 1974); Guyana (December 6, 1974); Jamaica (December 6, 1974); St. Lucia (December 6, 1974); Trinidad and Tobago (December 5, 1974). D.O.R. –Barbados (April 11, 1975); Belize (September 22, 1975); Grenada (May 26, 1975); Guyana (May 29, 1975); Jamaica (March 10, 1975); St. Lucia (May 22, 1975); Trinidad and Tobago (January 31,

Entered into force on May 29, 1975. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 51462/40738 Agreement came into force with the deposit by

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distribution of agricultural products of Member States; to pursue for specified periods long term research in pertinent areas; to provide for the co-ordination and integration of the research and development efforts of Member States where this is possible and desirable; to undertake teaching functions normally at the postgraduate level, limited to the development of the relevant Member states; and to seek to achieve the optimum decentralization of facilities.

1975). D.O.A. – Antigua (May 31, 1976); British Virgin Islands (November 27, 1996) Dominica (March 8, 1977); Monsterrat (May 31, 1976); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (May 31, 1976); St. Vincent (September 13, 1976).

Guyana of Instrument of Ratification. This Agreement entered into force in accordance with Article 20, which provides that the Agreement shall enter into force by the deposit of the Instrument of Ratification in accordance with Article 19 by six of the States listed in the Annex including Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

34.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-Cuba Joint Commission, Georgetown, Guyana, 13 December 1993.

The Agreement provides for the establishment of a Commission to promote co-operative relations between the Caribbean Community and Cuba in economic, social, cultural, and technological fields.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (December 13, 1993); Cuba (December 13, 1993).

Entered into force on December 13, 1993. According to Article V - this Agreement shall enter into force immediately upon its signing by the Parties to the Agreement.

35.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)– Mexico Joint Commission, Kingston, Jamaica, 1974.

The Agreement provides for the establishment of the Caribbean Community - Mexico Joint Commission to promote closer relations between the Caribbean Community and Mexico in economic, cultural, and technological fields.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (July 30, 1974); Mexico (July 30, 1974). Date of Receipt of Letters of Approval – Antigua (June 11, 1976); Barbados (March 17, 1975); Belize (March 23,

Entered into force on September 18, 1975. According to Article V – this agreement shall enter into force immediately upon the exchange of

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1976); Grenada (June 27, 1975); Guyana (October 17, 1974); Jamaica (November 26, 1974); St. Lucia (April 23, 1976); Monsterrat (December 19, 1975); Trinidad and Tobago (March 24, 1975).

letters of approval of the Agreement by the Parties.

36.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), Belize, February 4, 2002.

This Agreement provides for the establishment of the CCCC Centre, the objective of which includes: protection of the climate system of Members of the Centre for the benefit of present and future generations of their peoples; enhancing regional institutional capabilities for the co-ordination of national responses to the negative effects of climate change; providing comprehensive policy and technical support in the area of climate change and related issues and spearheading regional initiatives in those areas; and performing the role of executing agency for regional environmental projects relating to climate change.

D.O.S. – Antigua (July 5, 2002); Barbados (February 4, 2002); Belize (February 4, 2002); Grenada (February 4, 2002); Guyana (February 4, 2002); Jamaica (February 4, 2002); Montserrat (July 4, 2003); St. Kitts and Nevis (February 4, 2002); St. Lucia (July 4, 2003); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (February 4, 2002); Suriname (February 4, 2002); Trinidad and Tobago (February 4, 2002). D.O.R. –Barbados (December 11, 2002); Grenada (November 13, 2002); Guyana (April 16, 2003); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (August 12, 2002).

Provisionally being applied in accordance with the Protocol on the Provisional Application of the CCCCC. Article 37 This Agreement shall enter into force upon the deposit of the 7th Instrument of Ratification with the Government of the host country.

37.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice, St. Michael, Barbados, February 14, 2001.

This agreement aware that the establishment of the Court is a further step in the deepening of regional integration process, provides for the establishment of the CCJ and the memberships and establishment and seat of the court, establishment of the Regional Judicial and Legal Service Commission, tenure of office of judges, Constitution of the court,

D.O.S. – Antigua and Barbuda (February 14, 2001); Barbados (February 14, 2001); Belize (February 14, 2001); Dominica (February 15, 2003); Grenada (February 14, 2001); Guyana (February 14, 2001); Jamaica (February 14, 2001); St. Kitts and Nevis (February 14, 2001); St. Lucia (February 14, 2001); St. Vincent (February 15, 2003); Suriname (February 14, 2001); Trinidad and Tobago (February

Entered into force on July 23, 2002. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON MAY 11, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50891/40205 Article XXXV – this

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original jurisdiction of the court, appellate jurisdiction of the court, and enforcement, financial and final provisions.

14, 2001). D.O.R. – Antigua and Barbuda (February 17, 2005); Barbados (July 18, 2002); Belize (November 27, 2002); Dominica (April 8, 2003); Grenada (June 26, 2003); Guyana (July 23, 2002); Jamaica (June 9, 2003); St. Kitts and Nevis (January 14, 2004); St. Lucia (July 5, 2002); St. Vincent (March 17, 2003); Suriname (June 9, 2003); Trinidad and Tobago (October 18, 2002).

agreement shall enter into force upon the deposit of Instruments of Ratification or Accession in accordance with Article XXXIV by at least 3 Member States of the Caribbean Community.

38.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Export Bank, Barbados, September 22, 1987

This Agreement provides for the establishment of a Caribbean Export Bank, the purpose of which is to assist in increasing the volume of internationally competitive goods and services produced within the Caribbean Community by directly providing production and trade-related financial, institutional and technical assistance to national and regional institutions and enterprises involved, or having the potential to be involved, in export-related production or trade and, indirectly, by co-operating with other international agencies in promoting initiatives such as regional industrial cooperation which enhance the efficiency of regional trade.

According to Article XXXIX this Agreement shall enter into force upon the deposit of instruments of ratification or acceptance by the holders of at least two-thirds of the Class "A" shares to be initially subscribed.

39.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Export Development Agency

This Agreement provides for the establishment of the CEDA, the objectives of the which are to serve

According to Article 13 (7) this Agreement shall enter into force upon

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(Caribbean Export).

as a key instrument in attaining, inter alia: the establishment and implementation of comprehensive export development strategies and programmes, on an intra-regional and extra-regional level, selecting in particular, non-traditional export sectors, as part of the commitment of the Member States to promote regional integration in the service of socio-economic prosperity throughout the Caribbean.

receipt, by the Depository, of the instruments of accession or ratification from at least ten (10) of the States listed in Article 4, paragraph 1. The Executive Director shall promptly notify the Governments of all Member States on the date of this deed.

40.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, February 26, 1991.

This Agreement provides for the establishment of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency, which shall have as its objectives the following: to make an immediate and coordinated response by means of emergency disaster relief to an affected participating state; to secure, coordinate and channel to interested inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations reliable and comprehensive information on disasters affecting a Participating State; to mobilise and coordinate disaster relief from governmental and non-governmental organizations for affected Participating States; to mitigate or eliminate, as far as practicable, the immediate consequences of disasters in Participating States; and to promote the establishment, enhancement and maintenance on a

D.O.S. – Antigua (March 7, 1991); Bahamas (July 2, 1991); Barbados (February 26, 1991); Belize (February 26, 1991); British Virgin Islands (June 20, 1991); Dominica (June 20, 1991); Grenada (May 14, 1991); Guyana (July 2, 1991); Jamaica (February 26, 1991); Montserrat (March 4, 1991); St. Kitts-Nevis (February 26, 1991); St. Lucia (February 26, 1991); St. Vincent (May 14, 1991); Trinidad and Tobago (February 26, 1991). D.O.R. – Antigua (February 25, 1993); Bahamas (July 2, 1991); Barbados (May 19, 1992); Belize (July 15, 1991); Dominica (October 17, 1991); Grenada (July 9, 1991); Guyana (October 16, 1991); Jamaica (October 16, 1991); Montserrat (June 9, 1995); St. Kitts-Nevis (July 4, 1991); St. Lucia (April 29, 1991); St. Vincent (June 13, 1991); Trinidad and Tobago (July 24, 1991).

Entered into force on May 19, 1992. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON MAY 11, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50896/40212 Article 32- this agreement shall enter into force when Instruments of Ratification have been deposited by at least seven (7) of the States listed in the Annex of the Agreement, including Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

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sustainable basis adequate emergency disaster response capabilities among the Members of the Agency.

41.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute, Georgetown, Guyana, July 10, 1980.

This Agreement provides for the establishment of the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute, the objectives of the which are to provide technical and advisory services to member states in all areas of environmental management, to keep inventories of training programmes in related disciplines, regional experts and to promote and collaborate in planning workshops and on-the-job training in member states, to act as a regional reference center for the collection and dissemination of technical and scientific information, a focal point for various environmental monitoring networks for the collection and dissemination of environmental data, to promote and co-ordinate applied research relevant to the environmental problems of the Caribbean region or as identified by Member States, and to promote the activities which will facilitate the implementation of the Environmental Health Strategy, among other objectives.

D.O.S. – Antigua (June 8, 1982); Bahamas (March 1, 1988); Barbados (July 15, 1981); Belize (January 25, 1982); British Virgin Islands (July 16, 1981); Dominica (July 15, 1981); Grenada (July 17, 1980); Guyana (August 1, 1980); Jamaica (July 15, 1981); Montserrat (July 15, 1981); St. Kitts/Nevis (March 30, 1981); St. Lucia (July 17, 1980); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (January 26, 1982); Trinidad and Tobago (June 9, 1988); Turks and Caicos (October 18, 1982). D.O.R. – Antigua (March 6, 1989); Barbados (March 11, 1982); Belize (November 26, 1982); British Virgin Islands (December 1, 1982); Dominica (November 26, 1982); Grenada (October 14, 1982); Guyana (August 27, 1987); Jamaica (August 31, 1988); Montserrat (March 16, 1982); St. Kitts/Nevis (May 14, 1982); St. Lucia (May 11, 1982); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (December 18, 1986); Trinidad and Tobago (January 11, 1989); Turks and Caicos (November 29, 1982).

Entered into force on August 31, 1988. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON MARCH 1, 2004. Certificate of Registration No. 50672/40018. According to Article 21, this Agreement entered into force with the deposit of Instruments of Ratification in accordance with Article 20 of the Agreement by six (6) of the States listed in the Annex including any three out of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago and three out of the remaining States listed in the Annex.

42.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean

The participating Governments, recognizing the setting up of a CXC

D.O.S. – Antigua and Barbuda (April 21, 1972); Barbados (April 21, 1972); Belize

Entered into force on April 29, 1972.

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Examinations Council, Georgetown, Guyana, April 10, 1972.

was a fit and proper subject for regional cooperation, establishes the Council, whose duties includes, inter alia, conduct such examinations as it may think appropriate and award certificates and diplomas on the results of examinations so conducted.

(April 21, 1972); British Virgin Islands (April 17, 1972); Cayman Islands (April 21, 1972); Dominica (April 21, 1972); Grenada (April 21, 1972); Guyana (April 21, 1972); Jamaica (October 12, 1972); Montserrat (April 17, 1972); Saint Kitts and Nevis- Anguilla (April 21, 1972); Saint Lucia (April 21, 1972); Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (April 21, 1972); Trinidad and Tobago (May 18, 1972); Turks and Caicos Islands (April 17, 1972). D.O.R. – Antigua and Barbuda (May 4, 1972); Barbados (May 8, 1972); British Virgin Islands (June 26, 1972); Cayman Islands (May 29, 1972); Dominica (May 13, 1972); Grenada (May 4, 1972); Guyana (April 29, 1972); Jamaica (January 13, 1973); Montserrat (May 19, 1972); Saint Kitts and Nevis- Anguilla (May 4, 1972); Saint Lucia (June 16, 1972); Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (May 8, 1972); Trinidad and Tobago (June 5, 1972); Turks and Caicos Islands (May 5, 1972).

AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON AUGUST 3, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 51194/40470 The Agreement came into force upon the deposit, not later than 30th April 1972, of Instruments of Ratification with the Secretary General by any two of the participating Governments of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago and by any four other participating Governments, in accordance with Article XVI of the Agreement.

43.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Food Corporation (CFC), Georgetown, Guyana, August 18, 1976.

Agreement provides for the establishment of a Caribbean Food Corporation, which shall have as its objectives inter alia, the production, processing, packing, storage, transportation, distribution and marketing of food. Note –Caribbean Food Corporation is no longer operative- winding-up

D.O.S. – Antigua (August 27, 1976); Belize (August 24, 1976); Dominica (August 31, 1976); Grenada (September 3, 1976); Guyana (August 18, 1976); Jamaica (September 10, 1976); St. Kitts/Nevis/Anguilla (August 28, 1976); St. Lucia (September 1, 1976); St. Vincent (September 2, 1976); Trinidad and Tobago (August 20, 1976).

Entered into force on August 27, 1976. This Agreement was entered into force in accordance with Article 39, upon the signature or acceptance in accordance with Article 38 of the Agreement by

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proceeding commenced in 2001 in accordance with Articles 28 and 29 of the Agreement.

D.O.A. – Barbados (November 23, 1976); Montserrat (May 6, 1977).

any four of the countries including two of the More Developed countries listed in the Annex of this Agreement.

44.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Investment Corporation, Georgetown, Guyana, June 1, 1973.

Agreement provides for the establishment of the Caribbean Investment Corporation to function, inter alia, to ensure the promotion of the industrial development including the development of agro-based industries and of integrated agricultural and industrial complexes of the Less Developed Countries that are members of the Corporation. Note – the Caribbean Investment Corporation in no longer effective.

D.O.S. – Barbados (June 13, 1973); Belize (August 28, 1973); Dominica (July 5, 1973); Grenada (July 5, 1973); Guyana (June 1, 1973); Jamaica (June 26, 1973); Montserrat (December 10, 1973); St. Kitts and Nevis/ Anguilla (June 7, 1973); St. Lucia (June 7, 1973); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (June 7, 1973); Trinidad and Tobago (June 5, 1973).

Entered into force on August 28, 1973. The agreement came into force in accordance with Article 41, upon the signature of any ten [10] States listed in Part A of the Annex of the Agreement.

45.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Investment Fund, 1993.

This Agreement aims to establish through a public company an investment fund or series of investment funds in United States Dollars to be known as the Caribbean Investment Fund (hereinafter called "the Fund") the main objects of which shall be the investment in private sector majority owned and controlled companies and corporations located in the Signatory States listed in the Schedule hereto preferably those which are listed or which have

D.O.S. – Antigua (October 13, 1993); Bahamas (February 17, 1995); Barbados (May 31, 1994); Belize (October 13, 1993); Dominica (May 25, 1994); Grenada (September 30, 1994); Guyana (October 15, 1993); Jamaica (October 13, 1993); Montserrat (March 12, 1994); St. Kitts-Nevis (October 13, 1993); St. Lucia (October 13, 1993); St. Vincent (October 13, 1993); Trinidad and Tobago (October 13, 1993); ICWI Group Ltd (October 13, 1993).

Entered into force on October 15, 1993. This Agreement was never operationalised. Clause 13.1provides that this Agreement shall enter into force when it has been duly executed by ICWI and any number of the Signatory States listed in the Schedule

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committed to the list on a stock exchange in any of the Signatory States. Such investment shall include but not be limited to investment by way of a new stock and share issues, joint venture participation, project financing, and loan funding.

hereto which number must include any three of the States of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

46.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation, Basseterre, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, October 19, 1973.

Agreement provides for the establishment of the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation, which shall have as its objective the promotion, and co-ordination of regional activities in the fields of meteorology and allied sciences.

D.O.S. – Antigua (October 19, 1973); Barbados (October 19, 1973); Belize (December 10, 1973); Cayman Islands (October 19, 1973); Dominica (October 23, 1974); Grenada (October 19, 1973); Guyana (December 27, 1973); Jamaica (October 19, 1973); Montserrat (October 19, 1973); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (November 23, 1978); St. Lucia (October 19, 1973); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (March 5, 1974); Trinidad and Tobago (October 19, 1973). D.O.R. – Antigua (March 13, 1974); Barbados (January 21, 1974); Belize (January 7, 1974); *British Virgin Island (January 10 1974); Cayman Islands (January 4, 1974); Dominica (December 29, 1974); Grenada (December 27, 1973); Guyana (February 4, 1974); Jamaica (May 31, 1974); Montserrat (February 7, 1974); St. Lucia (December 12, 1973); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (November 5, 1991); Trinidad and Tobago (December 27, 1973). * British Virgin Island sent instrument of ratification but agreement not yet signed.

Entered into force on May 31, 1974. REGISTERED WITH UN ON AUGUST 28, 1974 According to Article 27, the agreement came into force when Instruments of Ratification of eight [8] States, including Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago were deposited.

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Date of Accession – Anguilla (August 15, 1989).

47.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Regional Centre for Education and Training of Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health Assistants (REPAHA).

D.O.S. – Anguilla (July 10, 1985); Barbados (February 6, 1986); Guyana (July 4, 1985); Jamaica (July 3, 1985); St. Kitts-Nevis (July 10, 1985); St Lucia (July 4, 1985); St Vincent and the Grenadines (July 4, 1985); Suriname (July 31, 1985); Trinidad and Tobago (July 4, 1985). D.O.R. – Guyana (November 8, 1985); St. Lucia (November 14, 1985); Trinidad and Tobago (January 15, 1986).

Not in force. Article 19 of this Agreement provides that it shall enter into force on the deposit of instruments of Ratification by nine [9] of the countries listed in the Annex of the Agreement, including Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.

48.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Regional Drug Testing Laboratory, Georgetown, Guyana, December 16, 1974.

This Agreement provides for the establishment of a regional drug testing laboratory which shall perform microbiological tests on samples of drugs submitted by any participating Government and report to that Government; perform biological availability tests on selected types of drugs; investigate the stability of drugs under the conditions of storage prevailing in the Region; and establish liaison with all appropriate agencies interested in drug testing and provide information and advisory services to support the activities of the drug control officials in the Region.

D.O.S. – Antigua (June 16, 1975); Barbados (June 16, 1975); Belize (June 16, 1975); British Virgin Islands (June 16, 1975); Dominica (June 16, 1975); Grenada (June 16, 1975); Guyana (June 16, 1975); Jamaica (June 16, 1975); Montserrat (June 16, 1975); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (June 16, 1975); St. Lucia (December 6, 1974); St. Vincent (June 16, 1975); Trinidad and Tobago (June 16, 1975). D.O.R. – Barbados (November 24, 1975); Belize (April 5, 1976); British Virgin Islands (April 21, 1976); Dominica (January 14, 1976); Grenada (May 19, 1981); Guyana (March 18, 1976);

Entered into force on July 21, 1976. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 51416/40737 Agreement entered into force with the deposit by Trinidad and Tobago of its Instrument of Ratification. This Agreement entered into force in accordance

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Jamaica (November 20, 1975); Montserrat (September 23, 1992); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (December 4, 1978); St. Lucia (April 27, 1976); Trinidad and Tobago (July 21, 1976). D.O.A. – Bahamas (May 18, 1988).

with Article 17 of the said Agreement, which provides that the agreement shall enter into force upon the ratification by six (6) Governments listed in the Annex, including the Governments of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

49.

Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), Belize, February 4, 2002.

This Agreement establishes the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism which provides for the efficient management and sustainable development of marine and other aquatic resources within the jurisdictions of Member States; the promotion and establishment of co-operative arrangements among interested States for the efficient management of shared, straddling or highly migratory marine and other aquatic resources; and the provision of technical advisory and consultative services to fisheries divisions of Member States in the development, management and conservation of their marine and other aquatic resources.

D.O.S. – Antigua and Barbuda (July 4, 2003); Barbados (February 4, 2002); Belize (February 4, 2002); Grenada (February 4, 2002); Guyana (February 4, 2002); Jamaica (February 4, 2002); Montserrat (July 4, 2003); St. Kitts and Nevis (July 4, 2003); St. Vincent and the Grenadines; (February 4, 2002); Suriname (February 4, 2002); Trinidad and Tobago (February 4, 2002).

Entered into force on February 4, 2002. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2004. Certificate of Registration No. 50547/39916. According to Article 35 of the Agreement, it came into force upon the signature of seven [7] Member States and Associate Members of CARICOM.

50.

Agreement Establishing the Council of Legal

This Agreement provides for the establishment of a Council of Legal

D.O.S. – Bahamas (September 20, 1971); Barbados (March 17, 1971); Belize

Entered into force on March 17, 1971.

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Education, Georgetown, Guyana, November 25, 1970.

education, the objectives of such a scheme of education and training being to provide teaching in legal skills and techniques as well as to pay die regard to the impact of law as an instrument of orderly social and economic change.

(September 19, 1992); Dominica (November 25, 1970); Grenada (November 25, 1970); Guyana (November 28, 1970); Jamaica (March 10, 1971); St. Kitts and Nevis/ Anguilla (September 28, 1973); Trinidad and Tobago (March 10, 1971); University of Guyana (December 21,1970); University of the West Indies (December 21, 1970). D.O.R. – Bahamas (November 30, 1971); Barbados (August 26, 1971); Belize (September 2, 1993); Dominica (August 26, 1974); Grenada (March 21, 1972); Guyana (September 13, 1971); Jamaica (September 23, 1971); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (October 5, 1984); Trinidad and Tobago (September 30, 1971); University of Guyana (August 16,1971); University of the West Indies (September 23,1971).

Date of Acceptance– Antigua (January 10, 1984).

According to Article 10 of the Agreement it came into force upon the signature or deposit of instruments of ratification or acceptance on behalf of the University of Guyana and the University of the West Indies and on behalf on Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago…

51.

Agreement Establishing the Common External Tariff for the Caribbean Common Market.

D.O.S. – Barbados (July 4, 1973); Guyana (July 4, 1973); Jamaica (July 4, 1973); Trinidad and Tobago (July 4, 1973).

According to Article 9, this Agreement comes into force simultaneously with the Treaty establishing the Caribbean Community.

52.

Agreement Establishing the Free Trade Area between the Caribbean Community and the

The fundamental objective of the Agreement is to strengthen the commercial and economic relations between the Parties through the

D.O.S.- Chairman of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (August 22,1998); Dominican Republic (August 22,1998).

According to Article XXII this Agreement, its Annexes and Appendices shall enter into force on

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Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, August 22, 1998.

establishment of a Free Trade Area between the Parties consistent with the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation (the WTO); and the discouragement of anti-competitive business practices between and within the Parties, inter alia.

the 1st day of January 1999, or as soon thereafter as the Parties have notified each other through diplomatic channels that all internal legal procedures have been completed.

53.

Agreement Establishing the Regional Justice Protection Programme, Trinidad and Tobago, July 6, 1999.

This Agreement provides for the establishment of the Regional Justice Protection programme, the objectives of which shall be to promote and ensure the proper administration of justice by providing participants with such protection, assistance and security as would enable them to perform their functions with efficiency and confidence when there is a threat to their lives, safety, or property arising from, or directly or indirectly related to the performance of their duties or obligations in the administration of justice.

D.O.S.– Antigua (July 13,1999); Barbados (July 7, 1999); Belize (July 6, 1999); Grenada (July 5, 2002); Jamaica (July 7, 1999); St Kitts/Nevis (July 7, 1999); St Vincent (July 7, 1999); Trinidad &Tobago (July 7, 1999). D.O.R. – Grenada (July 5, 2002); Jamaica (July 4, 2003).

Not in force. According to Article 19 this Agreement shall enter into force upon the deposit of three Instruments of Ratification with the Secretary-General, who shall transmit certified copies thereof to the States Parties.

54.

Agreement Establishing the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), Belize, February 4, 2002.

This Agreement provides for the establishment and harmonisation of standards for the enhanced efficiency and improved quality in the production of goods and services in the Community, thereby facilitating consumer and environmental protection and improved trade within the Community and with third states. (See Article 4).

D.O.S.- Antigua & Barbuda (April 3, 2002); Barbados (February 4, 2002); Belize (February 4, 2002); Dominica (August 16, 2002); Grenada (February 4, 2002); Guyana (February 4, 2002); Jamaica (February 4, 2002); St. Kitts & Nevis (February 4, 2002); St. Lucia (April 12, 2002); St. Vincent & the Grenadines (February 4, 2002); Suriname (February 4, 2002); Trinidad & Tobago (February 4,

Provisionally being applied in accordance with the Protocol on the Provisional Application of the CROSQ Agreement. This agreement shall definitively enter into force when it has been signed by the states

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2002).

mentioned in paragraph 1 of Article 3 (i.e., Member States of Community).

55.

Agreement Establishing the Seat of the Caribbean Court of Justice and the Offices of the Regional Judicial and Legal Service Commission between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Court of Justice and the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC), Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, February 23, 2005.

The Contracting Parties to the Agreement establishing the CCJ have determined, as provided for in Article III (3) of the Agreement Establishing the CCJ that the Seat of the Court shall be in Trinidad and Tobago. The Agreement provides for the grant of privileges and immunities to Judges and Officers of the Court necessary to protect their independence and impartiality.

D.O.S. – Trinidad and Tobago (February 23, 2005); Caribbean Court of Justice and the RJLSC (February 23, 2005).

According to Article XIV this Agreement and any agreement supplementary thereto shall enter into force immediately upon signature.

56.

Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and for the Encouragement of International Trade and Investment, Georgetown, Guyana, June 1, 1973.

The participating governments concluded this agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes ion income and profits and the encouragement of international trade and investment.

D.O.S.- Barbados (June 13, 1973); Belize (August 28, 1973); Dominica (July 5, 1973); Grenada (July 5, 1973); Guyana (June 5, 1973); Jamaica (July 5, 1973); Montserrat (December 10, 1973); St. Kitts/ Nevis –Anguilla (July 6, 1973); St Lucia (June 15, 1973); St. Vincent (July 4, 1973); Trinidad & Tobago (June 5, 1973).

This Agreement is no longer effective. Article 26- the agreement comes into force when the last of all such things shall have been done in the schedule 1 States and in any six (6) of the Schedule 2 States are necessary to give the agreement the force of law in the Schedule 1 States and the Schedule

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2 States.

57.

Agreement for the Establishment of A Regime for CARICOM Enterprises, Georgetown, Guyana, December 22, 1987.

Pursuant to the Common Market Annex of the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community and the need to develop economic activities in the Common Market on the basis of joint enterprises between nationals, and the need to develop and give further scope for national and regional entrepreneurship, management and technological capacity in the production of goods and services on a regional basis for both regional and extra-regional markets, among other objectives, the regime was established for the incorporation and registration, operation, management, winding-up and dissolution of a form of business enterprise to be known as a CARICOM Enterprise.

D.O.S. – Antigua and Barbuda (July 1, 1988); Barbados (February 6, 1988); Belize (July 30, 1990); Dominica (March 3, 1988); Grenada (February 6, 1988); Guyana (December 22, 1987); Jamaica, (January 28, 1988); Montserrat (July 5, 1988); St. Christopher-Nevis (March 14, 1988); St. Lucia (March 3, 1988); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (February 6, 1988); Trinidad and Tobago (June 8, 1988). D.O.R. – Antigua (October 11, 1988); Barbados (October 17, 1991); Dominica (May 3, 1990); Grenada (August 23, 1989); Guyana (June 29, 1988); Jamaica (February 27, 1989); Montserrat (September 16, 1991); St. Christopher-Nevis (June 21, 1988); St. Lucia (July 21, 1988); St. Vincent (August 23, 1989); Trinidad and Tobago (April 7, 1991).

Entered into force on October 11, 1988. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON MARCH 1, 2004. Certificate of Registration No. 50674/40020. According to Article 19, agreement entered into force upon the deposit of the fourth [4th] Instrument of Ratification in accordance with Article 18 of the Agreement..

58.

Agreement for the Establishment of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, Nassau, Bahamas, April 28, 1989.

This Agreement provides for the establishment of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, the objectives of which are to facilitate the coordination of the planning, programming and development of intraregional communications networks to meet the immediate and future telecommunications needs of the Region; to assist the development of the national components of

D.O.S. – Antigua (April 28,1989); Bahamas (April 28,1989); Barbados (March 14, 1990); Belize (July 19, 1990); Dominica (March 13, 1990); Grenada (April 25, 1990); Guyana (August 25, 1989); Jamaica (January 23, 1990); St. Kitts-Nevis (July 19, 1990); St. Lucia (March 14, 1990); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (March 15, 1990); Trinidad and Tobago (September 19, 1989).

Entered into force on July 17, 1990. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50637/39984. According to Article 26

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regional and international telecommunications networks; to promote the general awareness of the telecommunications needs of the Region and its potential for promoting the socio-economic development of the Region; and to establish linkages with the information bases of other telecommunication organizations and in particular, the Centre for Telecommunications Development at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) in Geneva, among other things.

D.O.R. – Antigua (July 2, 1991); Bahamas (July 2, 1989); Barbados (July 17, 1990); Belize (July 20, 1990); Dominica (July 14, 1990); Grenada (July 16, 1990); Guyana (June 25, 1990); Jamaica (January 22, 1991); St. Kitts-Nevis (November 2, 1990); St. Lucia (November 6, 1989); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (October 18, 1989); Trinidad and Tobago (January 29, 1990). D.O.A. – Belize (July 20, 1990).

the agreement entered into force upon the deposit of seven Instruments of Ratification including Instruments of Ratification deposited on behalf of the three MDCs.

59.

Agreement for the Establishment of an Assembly of Caribbean Community Parliamentarians, Eleventh Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, Kingston, Jamaica, July 31, 1992.

This Agreement establishes an Assembly of Caribbean Community Parliamentarians, the objectives of which are, inter alia; to involve the people of the Community, through their representatives, in the process of consolidating and strengthening the Community; to provide opportunities for involvement in the issues of the integration process by members of Parliament in each Member State and Associate Member, in addition to those who now participate; to provide a forum for people of the Community to make their views known through their representatives; to provide more frequent contact in the monitoring of the policies of the Community; to provide enhanced opportunities for the coordination of the foreign policies of Member States; and to encourage

D.O.S. – Antigua (June 17, 1993); Bahamas (March 23, 1993); Barbados (February 19, 1992); Belize (November 17, 1994); Dominica (July 7, 1993); Grenada (March 23, 1993); Guyana (February 19, 1992); Jamaica (July 7, 1993); Montserrat (July 6, 1996); St. Kitts and Nevis (May 27, 1996); St. Lucia (April 8, 1995); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (July 6, 1996); Trinidad and Tobago (February 28, 1993). D.O.R. – Antigua (July 4, 1994); Bahamas (August 30, 1993); Barbados (June 21, 1993); Belize (May 19, 1995); Dominica (May 24, 1996); Grenada (December 13, 1993); Guyana (November 15, 1993); Jamaica (October 13, 1993); St. Kitts and Nevis (May 29, 1996); St. Lucia (May 15, 1995); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (July 10, 1996); Trinidad and Tobago

Entered into force on August 3, 1994. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50673/60019 According to Article 11 the Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth [30th] day after the date of deposit of the seventh [7] instrument of Ratification by a member state.

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the adoption by the Governments of Member States of the Community of a common policy on economic, social, cultural, scientific and legal matters deliberated upon by the Assembly.

(July 7, 1993). D.O.A. –Turks and Caicos Islands (May 28, 1996); Suriname (May 16, 2001).

60.

Agreement on a Commonwealth Caribbean Technical Assistance Programme, Georgetown, Guyana, November 25, 1970.

D.O.S. – Antigua (November 25, 1970); Barbados (November 25, 1970); Belize (August 23, 1972); Dominica (November 25, 1970); Grenada (November 25, 1970); Guyana (November 25, 1970); Jamaica (March 10, 1971); Montserrat (October 5, 1971); St. Christopher-Nevis- Anguilla (November 25, 1970); St. Lucia (November 25, 1970); St. Vincent (November 25, 1970); Trinidad and Tobago (March 10, 1971).

Entered into force on November 25, 1970 AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004Certificate of Registration No. 50634/39981 According to Article VIII of the Agreement it came into force on upon signature by seven [7] Governments.

61.

Agreement on the Establishment of the Joint Task Force for closer Cooperation between the Government of Barbados and Member Governments of the OECS.

D.O.S. – Barbados (March 3, 1998); Antigua (March 3, 1998); Dominica (March 3, 1998); Grenada (March 3, 1998); St. Kitts & Nevis (March 3, 1998); St. Lucia (March 3, 1998)

62.

Agreement of Cooperation between the International Maritime Organisation and the

IMO and CARICOM have recognized the mutual benefits arising from a close cooperation for the attainment of the objectives of the two

D.O.S.- International Maritime Organisation (July 23, 1985); Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (September 6, 1985).

According to paragraph 10 this Agreement shall come into force upon its signature by the

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Caribbean Community, 1985.

organizations and respectively, agree to consult and co-operate with each other on matters of mutual concern to the two organizations.

Secretary-General of IMO and the Secretary-General of CARICOM.

63.

Agreement on Technical Co-operation between the Government of the United Mexican States and the Caribbean Community.

The main objectives of this Agreement are to encourage and promote action with the support of Mexican Institutions and experts with a view to contributing to: the enhancement of skills and capacities in key sectors and areas of critical importance to the economies of the Caribbean Member Countries of the Bank and to the Institutions of the Caribbean Region; and the expansion of the scientific and technological capability of the Caribbean Region.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 18, 1990); United Mexican States (May 18, 1990).

According to Article 9 this Agreement shall enter into force on the date hereof for a period of three years.

64.

Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments.

This Agreement provides that Each Party shall promote and admit in its territory, in conformity with their respective laws, the Investments of the Investors of the other Party.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Cuba

65.

Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Kingdom of Spain, 1999.

The purpose of this Agreement is to strengthen scientific and technical cooperation between the Parties, and, to this end, the Parties shall contribute to the fulfilment of the following objectives: to carry out joint programmes and projects that may contribute to improving the quality of life of their peoples; to increase the

D.O.S.- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (July 4, 1999); Kingdom of Spain (July 4, 1999).

According to Article X the Agreement shall enter into force on the date of receipt of the last notification of one Party to the other that the necessary legal requirements for its entry into force have been

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exchange of knowledge, information, experience and achievements in the scientific and technical fields, which can contribute to the better economic and social development of the Parties and their peoples; to develop the human resources of CARICOM in areas vital to the development of the economies of the Member States of CARICOM; and to develop the scientific and technical capacity of CARICOM.

complied with.

66.

Agreement on Technical Cooperation and Trade Promotion between the Secretary of Trade and Industrial Development, the National Bank of Foreign Trade (BANCOMEXT) Acting on behalf of the Government of Mexico and CARICOM, 1990.

D.O.S. – Government of Mexico (July 31, 1990); Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (July 31, 1990).

Entered into force on July 31, 1990.

67.

Agreement on the Harmonisation of Fiscal Incentives to Industry.

The contracting parties to the Agreement establishing the CARIFTA Free Trade Association, in pursuance of the declared intention set out in Article 23 and in Annex A to take measures to secure the adoption of a regional policy of incentives to industry as early as possible, and the need for promoting the balanced and harmonious development of the

D.O.S. – Antigua (July 23, 1980); Barbados (June 13, 1973); Belize (August 28, 1973); Dominica (July 5, 1973); Grenada (July 5, 1973); Guyana (June 1, 1973); Jamaica (June 26, 1973); Monsterrat (December 10, 1973); St Kitts, Nevis & Anguilla (July 6, 1973); St Lucia (June 15, 1973); St Vincent (July 4, 1973); Trinidad & Tobago (June 5, 1973).

Entered into force on April 18, 1974. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON AUGUST 28, 1974 Certificate of Registration No. 19816. The agreement entered

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Region by means of the Conferment of incentives to industry, agreed to establish a Scheme to be known as the 'Harmonisation of Fiscal Incentives to Industry Scheme' under this Agreement.

D.O.R. – Barbados (April 18, 1974); Belize (November 9, 1973); Dominica (January 14, 1974); Grenada (October 16, 1973); Guyana (September 17, 1973); Jamaica (July 31, 1973); Monsterrat (January 7, 1974); St Kitts, Nevis & Anguilla (August 19, 1974); St Lucia (November 13, 1973); St Vincent (September 17, 1973); Trinidad & Tobago (September 3, 1973).

into force in accordance with Article 22 (on July 1, 1973) if Instruments of Ratification have been previously deposited in accordance with Article 21 by at least ten (10) of the States mentioned in para. 1(a) of Article 2 … and if not, then on such later date on which the tenth such instrument has been deposited.

68.

Agreement Instituting the Order of the Caribbean Community, Port of Spain, February 26, 1991.

D.O.S. – Antigua (March 7, 1991); Bahamas (February 26, 1991); Barbados (May 14, 1991); Belize (February 26, 1991); Dominica (May 28, 1991); Grenada (May 14, 1991); Guyana (February 26, 1991); Jamaica (February 26, 1991); Monsterrat (March 4, 1991); St. Kitts-Nevis (March 8, 1991); St. Lucia (February 26, 1991); St. Vincent (May 14, 1991); Trinidad and Tobago (February 26, 1991)

Entered into force on May 28, 1991. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON MARCH 1, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50669/40015 According to Article XIII of the agreement, it came into force on signature on behalf of all the participating Governments of Member States.

69.

Amendatory Agreement in relation to the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute.

The contracting parties noted that the Conference of Ministers responsible for Health at their Eleventh Meeting held in Trinidad and Tobago on 10

According to Article 14 this Agreement shall enter into force upon the deposit of Instruments of

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June 1988, after consideration of an evaluation report on the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute, approved the making of certain amendments to the Agreement establishing the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute for the purpose of improving the efficiency of the operation of the Laboratory.

Ratification with the Caribbean Community Secretariat by all Members States in Accordance with Article 23 of the Principal Agreement.

70.

Amendment to Article 15 of the West Indies Shipping Corporation (WISCO) Agreement.

The participating governments, agreed to amend Article 15 of WISCO pursuant to the decision of the Second Meeting of the Standing Committee of Ministers Responsible for Transportation that if St. Vincent did not accede to the Agreement before 31 January, 1977, the Legal Counsel of the Secretariat should draft an appropriate amendment to Article 15 of WISCO so as to enable the LDC members of the corporation to have representation on the Board of Directors.

D.O.S - Antigua (December 14, 1978); Barbados (December 14, 1978); Dominica (December 14, 1978); Grenada (December 10, 1979); Guyana (February 25, 1978); Jamaica (December 14, 1978); Montserrat (December 10, 1979); St. Kitts/Nevis/Anguilla (December 14, 1978); St Lucia (December 14, 1978); Trinidad & Tobago (November 2, 1979). D.O.R. - Guyana (March 6, 1978); St. Kitts/ Nevis/Anguilla (November 11, 1980); Trinidad & Tobago (November 4, 1980).

71.

Amendment to Article 3(1) of Caribbean Investment Corporation.

The Contracting Parties are to notify the Secretary General in writing of their acceptance of the Amendment.

D.O.A - Antigua (July 12, 1976); Grenada (July 22, 1976); Jamaica (August 29, 1980); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (November 9, 1976); St Lucia (June 25, 1976); St. Vincent (June 14, 1976); Trinidad & Tobago (August 30, 1976).

The Amendment becomes effective on the expiration of 3 months after the date of a final communication by the Secretary General to all members of the Corporation notifying acceptance of the Amendment by the

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Contracting Parties.

72. Approval for Headquarters Agreement and Protocol on Privileges and Immunities.

Note- The Head Quarters Agreement was signed at the Caribbean Community Secretariat by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs on behalf of Guyana and the Secretary General on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on 23rd January 1976.

Date Approval Granted: Both = Protocol on Privileges and Immunities and Headquarters Agreement HQA = Headquarters Agreement Antigua (September 2, 1975), H.Q.A.; Barbados (April 18, 1975), Both; Belize (April 17, 1975), H.Q A.; Dominica (March 13, 1975), Both; Grenada (August 21, 1975), H.Q.A.; Jamaica (August 14, 1975), H.Q A; Montserrat (March 19, 1975), Both. St. Kitts/Nevis- Anguilla (April 21, 1975), Both; St. Lucia (January 22, 1976) H.Q.A.; St. Vincent (January 22, 1976) H.Q.A.; Trinidad & Tobago (June 24, 1975) Both.

The notice of termination of the Agreement between the Government of Guyana and the Council of the Caribbean Free Trade Association was forwarded to the Ministry of foreign Affairs, Guyana on 29th January 1976.

73.

Basic Cooperation Agreement between the Caribbean Community Secretariat and the Permanent Secretariat of the General Treaty of Central American Economic Integration (SIECA).

The contracting parties conscious of a common desire to develop and promote the development of solidarity and co-operation between their respective sub-regional integration movements and their participating Member Countries have agreed, iter alia, to establish an inter-institutional co-operation programme; to maintain a regular system of information exchange which will enable them to monitor the progress of both economic integration processes; and to promote the mutual exchange of experts for the provision of reciprocal assistance in projects where this is deemed.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 28, 1993); Central American Economic Integration (May 28, 1993).

Entered into force on May 28, 1993. Agreement provides that it shall enter into force immediately upon its signature and for an indefinite period and may be modified by agreement of the Parties and denounced by either Party provided that a period of sixty days' notice is given to the other Party.

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74.

Canada-British West Indies – Bermuda – British Guiana – British Honduras Trade Agreement, Ottawa, Canada, 1925.

This Agreement provided that the duties of customs on all goods (other than tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and spirituous or alcoholic liquors) being the produce or manufacture of any of the Colonies of British West Indies – Bermuda – British Guiana – British Honduras, imported into Canada which to be subject to duty or which may be made subject to duty at any future time shall not at any time be more that fifty per cent of the duties imposed on similar goods under the General Tariff of Canada.

The said Governments of the colonies of British West Indies – Bermuda – British Guiana – British Honduras have signed this treaty on July 6, 1925: Geo. P. Graham, John P. Hand, James A. Bobb, A.P. Sherlock, C. Douglas-Jones, Thos. A. Low, W.R. Motherwell, W. Morrison, John E. Sinclair, H.H. Hart, Harcourt Malcom, Wilfred B. Davidson-Houston, S.T. Harrison, H.B. Walcott, P.J., Arthur Cardin.

According to Article 19, upon approval being given by each of said Colonies respectively the Agreement shall be brought into force thereupon or so thereafter as may be agreed upon between the Dominion of Canada and any Colony by proclamation to be published in the Canada Gazette and in the Official Gazette of each of the said Colonies.

75.

Caracas Agreement on Energy Cooperation, Porlamar Margarita Island, Venezuela, December 12, 2001.

This Agreement provides that Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela shall supply the amount of ten thousand barrels per day (10,000 BD) of crude oil, refined products and LPG or its energy equivalents to Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The mention of supply will be subject to assessment and adjustment according to the evolution of Cooperative Republic of Guyana's purchases, availability of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and decisions made within the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and any other circumstance that would oblige the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to

D.O.S. – Guyana (December 12, 2001); Venezuela (December 12, 2001).

Entered into force on December 12, 2001.

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change the assigned quotas in accordance with this Agreement.

76.

Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute

Date of receipt of Instrument of Ratification: Barbados (August 7, 1997); Belize (August 9, 1996); Dominica (August 28, 1996); Guyana (September 13, 1996); Jamaica (February 19, 2002); Montserrat (April 1, 1997); St Kitts/Nevis (May 15, 2001); St Lucia (May 6, 1998); St Vincent (April 3,1997); Trinidad & Tobago (May 29, 1998).

Further Amendments to Articles 6 and 2 were made at the 15th Governing Body Meeting held in June 1995 re-composition of the Board of Directors. Article (6) and the inclusion of any other country of the A.C.S. which the standing committee Approved (Article 2).

77.

Caribbean Common Market Balance of Payments Mutual Support Interim Facility, 1976

This Agreement provides for the establishment of the Caribbean Common Market Balance-of-Payments Mutual Support Facility and the objective of this Agreement is to maintain and develop intra-regional trade, the objectives of the Facility are to: promote the development of intra-regional trade; supplement other sources of balance-of-payments support with an immediately available additional source; and help sustain the capacity of the Members to finance imports necessary to their development objectives.

D.O.S – Barbados (June 4, 1976); Guyana (May 10, 1976); Jamaica (May 10, 1976); Trinidad &Tobago (June 22, 1976).

Entered into force on June 22, 1976. According to Article (18) this Agreement shall enter into force upon signature by the parties listed in Article (1). (The parties listed in Article (1) are Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago).

78.

Caribbean Community Agreement on

Provides for the establishment of the CARICOM Fisheries Authority and

According to Article 13 this Agreement shall

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Cooperation in the Development and Management of Living Resources of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

promotes the development of a programme of cooperation among Member States in respect of access to, and the management of, their exclusive economic zones and their fisheries zones.

enter into force when Instruments of Ratification have been deposited with the Secretary General by at least nine of the Member States of the Caribbean Community listed in the Annex to this Agreement.

79.

Caribbean Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Serious Criminal Matters, 2000.

The purpose of this treaty is to increase cooperation among Caribbean countries in serious criminal matters, meaning conduct constituting a criminal offence punishable by a maximum deprivation of liberty for a period of not less than 12 months, and for state parties to afford one another the widest measure of mutual legal assistance at any stage of the investigations, prosecution and judicial proceedings in relation to serious criminal offences.

According to Article 41 this Treaty shall enter into force provisionally upon signature by heads of State and Governments of State parties and definitively upon ratification by at least five (5) State Parties in conformity with the constitutional provisions of each State party.

80.

Caribbean Partnership Commitment, Barbados, February 14, 2001.

This commitment recognizes that HIV/AIDS needs to be addressed through an approach involving all sectors of society and aims that by the year 2005, 90 percent of young men and women aged 15-24 in the Caribbean have access to information, education and services to develop the lifestyle required to reduce their vulnerability to HIV infection; Reducing HIV prevalence in

Signed on February 14, 2001 by: Rt. Honorable Owen Arthur, Prime Minister of Barbados and Chairman of CARICOM; Rt. Honorable Denzil Douglas, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis; Dr. Edwin Carrington, Secretary-General of CARICOM/CARIFORUM; Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS;Dr. George Alleyne, Director, PAHO/WHO; Ms. Yolanda Simon, Founder and Regional

No provision on entry into force in the commitment, but the commitment should be recognized as entering into force on February 14, 2001.

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15-24 year-olds by 25 percent by 2005; Reducing the rate of transmission from HIV infected mothers to their babies by 50 percent by 2003.

Coordinator of the Caribbean Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (CRN+).

81.

CARICOM Declaration of Labour and Industrial Relations Principles, Georgetown, Guyana, 1998.

The Declaration sets out the general Labour Policy to which the Region aspires, consistent with international standards and other international instruments. It is an important policy guide on labour matters for the Social Partners and will contribute to the development of a healthy industrial relations climate, and enhanced social partnership. It underscores the rights and responsibilities of the Social Partners, and provides the bases for the development of national labour policies, and inform the enactment of labour legislation.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

82.

Charter of Civil Society for the Caribbean Community.

The Charter aims, inter alia, to enhance public confidence in governance, thereby reinforcing the loyalty of all the people; to ensure continuing respect for internationally recognised civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights; to uphold the right of people to make political choices; to create a truly participatory political environment within the Caribbean Community which will be propitious to genuine consultation in

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

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the process of governance; to promote, foster and maintain racial harmony; and to promote economic growth and sustainable development through the wise use of the human and natural resources.

83.

Caribbean/United States Summit Partnership for Prosperity and Security in the Caribbean Bridgetown, Barbados, May 10, 1997.

D.O.S. – Antigua (May 10, 1997); Bahamas (May 10, 1997); Barbados (May 10, 1997); Belize (May 10, 1997); Dominica (May 10, 1997); Dominican Republic (May 10, 1997); Grenada (May 10, 1997); Guyana (May 10, 1997); Haiti (May 10, 1997); Jamaica (May 10, 1997); St Kitts/ Nevis (May 10, 1997); St Lucia (May 10, 1997); St Vincent (May 10, 1997); Suriname (May 10, 1997); Trinidad & Tobago (May 10, 1997); United States of America (May 10, 1997).

Effective date – May 10, 1997.

84.

CARICOM Agreement on Social Security.

The participating governments recognizes that harmonisation of the social security legislation of the Member States of the Caribbean Community is one of the ways envisaged to promote functional cooperation and regional unity; and applies to invalidity pensions; disablement pensions; old age or retirement pensions; survivors' pensions, anddeath benefits in the form of pensions by affirming the principles of equality of treatment for residents of the Contracting Parties

D.O.S. – Antigua (March 1, 1996); Bahamas (October 27, 1999); Barbados (March 1, 1996); Belize (March 1, 1996); Dominica (March 1, 1996); Grenada (June 17, 1997); Guyana (March 21, 1996); Jamaica (March 1, 1996); Montserrat (November 27, 1999); St Kitts/ Nevis (July 6, 1996); St Lucia (March 1, 1996); St Vincent (July 2, 1997); Trinidad & Tobago (March 1, 1996). D.O.R - Antigua (August 3, 1998); Bahamas (September 14, 2001); Barbados (May 28, 1997); Belize

Entered into force on April 1, 1997. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 51458/40734 This agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the third Month following that in

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under their social security legislation, the maintenance of rights acquired or in the course of acquisition, as well as the protection and maintenance of such rights notwithstanding changes of residence among their respective territories - principles which underlie several of the Conventions of the International Labour Organisation.

(September 17, 1996); Dominica (January 24, 1997); Grenada (November 17, 1998); Guyana (February 12, 1997); Jamaica (September 30, 1996); Montserrat (February 9, 2000); St. Kitts/Nevis (May 8, 1997); St. Lucia (June 27, 1997); St. Vincent (May 28, 1998); Trinidad & Tobago (April 22, 1997).

which the third instrument of ratification or acceptance is deposited with the Secretary General.

85.

Cooperation Agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) acting through the Caribbean Community Secretariat and la Corporacion Andian de Fomento (CAF), Georgetown, Guyana, April 11, 1996.

Both Organisations agree to pursue in their respective programmes of work, activities which promote development and economic integration.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (April 11, 1996); La Corporacion Andian de Fomento (April 11, 1996).

Entered into force on April 11, 1996. Agreement provides that it shall enter into force upon signature.

86.

Cooperation Agreement between the Secretariat of the United Nations and the Caribbean Community Secretariat, United Nations Headquarters, May 27, 1997.

This Agreement provides that the Caribbean Community Secretariat and the Secretariat of the United Nations shall act in close collaboration and hold consultations regularly on matters of common interest.

D.O.S.- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 27, 1997); United Nations (May 27, 1997).

According to Article VIII this Agreement shall enter into force on the date of its signature by the duly authorised representatives of the Secretariat of the United Nations and the Caribbean Community Secretariat.

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87. Convention of the Caribbean Postal Union

D.O.A. – Grenada (November 17, 1998).

88.

Declaration of Belmopan, Belmopan, Belize, March 18, 1981.

The Standing Committee of Ministers of the Caribbean Community responsible for Foreign Affairs declared inter alia, their support for the Heads of Agreement signed on 11 March 1981 by the Governments of the United Kingdom, Guatemala and Belize provide the basis on which the controversy between the United Kingdom and Guatemala over the territory of Belize can be amicably and honourably settled.

Signed March 18, 1981 on behalf of the following Governments: Minister of External Affairs, BARBADOS; Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General, GRENADA; Minister of Foreign Affairs, GUYANA; Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, JAMAICA; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, ST. LUCIA; Minister of External Affairs, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.

Effective date - March 18, 1981

89.

Declaration on Health for the Caribbean Community, 1982

This declaration stipulates that each Member Government will carry out a study of the existing health situation and select its own priorities and will design a comprehensive health service, adapted to its particular needs and potential, applying as may be appropriate, the 25-Point Plan of Action prepared by the Caribbean Workshop on Primary Health Care, Saint Lucia, June 1981, inter alia.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

90.

Dickenson Bay Agreement – Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA), Dickenson Bay, Antigua,

This Agreement provides for the establishment of the Caribbean Free Trade Association, the objectives of which are inter alia, to promote the expansion and diversification of trade in the area of the Association; to

D.O.S. – Antigua (December 15, 1965); Barbados (December 15, 1965); British Guiana (December 15, 1965).

Entered into force on December 15, 1965.

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December 15, 1965.

secure that trade between member territories takes place in conditions of fair competition; to encourage the progressive development of the economies of the Area; and to foster the harmonious development of Caribbean trade and its liberalisation by the removal of barriers to it.

91.

Final Report of the Second Meeting of the Mexico-Caribbean Community Joint Commission, April 7-8, 1988

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (April 8, 1988); Mexico (April 8, 1988). Remarks: Report on second Meeting Agreement.

92.

Further Protocol to Provide for an Extension of time for the Reservation made by the Government of the Bahamas to paragraph 1 of Article 5 of the Agreement Establishing the Council of Legal Education

D.O.S.- Barbados (July 25, 1990); Jamaica (August 2, 1990); Trinidad & Tobago (July 20, 1990); University of West Indies (January 16, 1990).

93.

Further Protocol to Amend the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Community for the purpose of Extending the facility of the use of

“Official of the Community” as provided for in Article 1 of the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities refers to “the Secretary-General and staff of the Secretariat”. This protocol extends that meaning to include “official of a regional organization

D.O.S. – Antigua (July 4, 2003); Barbados (May 13, 1996); Belize (May 17, 1994); Dominica (May 17, 1994); Grenada (May 17, 1994); Guyana (May 17, 1994); Jamaica (May 17, 1994); St Lucia (July 1999); St Vincent (May 17, 1994); Trinidad & Tobago (May 17, 1994).

It is provided that this Protocol shall enter into force on the signature of all the Contracting Parties to the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean

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Laissez-Passer issued to the staff of the Caribbean Community Secretariat for travel on official duty, to certain officials of other Regional Organizations, Belize City, Belize, May 17, 1994

designated by the Secretary-General and ratified by Conference”.

Community.

94.

Final Act Declaration and Resolution (to Caribbean Community Treaty).

D.O.S. – Antigua (July 4, 1974); Barbados (July 4, 1973); Belize (April 17, 1974); Dominica (April 17, 1974); Grenada (April 17,1974); Guyana (July 4, 1973); Jamaica (July 4, 1973); Montserrat (April 17,1974); St Kitts & Nevis –Anguilla (July 26, 1974); St Lucia (April 17, 1974); St Vincent (April 17, 1974); Trinidad & Tobago (July 4, 1973). Remarks: The less Developed countries of the Caribbean Community Adopted the resolutions and declaration contained in the final act of the conference of Chaguaramas is at dates specified.

95.

Georgetown Agreement on the Organization of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, June 6, 1975.

The objectives of the ACP Group are to ensure the realization of the objectives of the Convention of Lome; to coordinate the activities of the ACP States in the application of the Convention of Lome; to determine joint positions of the ACP Group vis-a-vis the EEC on matters covered by the Convention of Lome; to contribute to the development of greater and

According to Article 26 this Agreement shall come into force two months after signature thereof by at least two-thirds of the Member States of the ACP Group.

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closer trade, economic and cultural relations amongst the ACP States; and to promote the establishment of a new world economic order, inter alia.

96.

Grenada Declaration, Georgetown, Guyana, November 8, 1971.

The participating states hereby declare it to be their intention to seek to establish out of their Territories a new State in the Caribbean and to this end to proceed to set up a preparatory Commission by November 30, 1971, to prepare for the establishment of the new State. The preparatory Commission will, if possible, be established within the Commonwealth Caribbean Regional Secretariat under a budget to be separately provided by the Participating Territories, inter alia.

The representatives of the people of Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, St. Kitts/Nevis/Anguilla, St. Lucia and St. Vincent comprised the participating states.

Not applicable.

97.

Guadalajara Declaration, Guadalajara, Mexico, July 19, 1991.

The participating governments by special agreement, we have come together for the first time in history to examine jointly the big challenges facing our countries in a changing world. They proposed to join together the political will of their governments to find the solutions that those challenges demand and turn the whole of the historical and cultural affinities linking them into an instrument of unity and development based on dialogue, cooperation and solidarity.

The following Government participated in this declaration: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela,

Not applicable.

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98.

Instrument of Ratification Re Amendment to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.

Date of receipt of Instrument: Antigua & Barbuda (June 25, 1984); Barbados (November 10, 1983); Belize (November 3, 1983); Dominica (October 10, 1983); Grenada (May 4, 1984); Guyana (October 21, 1983); Jamaica (April 6, 1984); Montserrat (June 12, 1984); St Kitts / Nevis (March 13, 1984); St Lucia (January 24, 1984); St Vincent & Grenadines (May 17, 1984); Trinidad & Tobago (October 24, 1983).

The Amendment to Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 6 of the Agreement entered into force on June 25, 1984 with the deposit of Instrument of Ratification by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. This Amendment has effected a change in the Composition of the Board of Directors.

99.

Instrument of Ratification of Amendment to paragraph 3 of Article 47 of the Annex to the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community.

Date of Receipt of Instrument: Antigua & Barbuda (June 25, 1984); Barbados (April 11, 1985); Belize (July 12, 1984); Dominica (May 9, 1985); Grenada (January 29, 1988); Guyana (September 17, 1984); Jamaica (March 3, 1988); Montserrat (July 6, 1984); St Lucia (May 17, 1984); St Vincent & Grenadines (July 26, 1984); Trinidad & Tobago (March 8, 1984).

100.

Instrument of Ratification of Amendment to paragraph (g) of Article 10 and paragraphs 1(b), (c), (d), (i) of Article 14 of the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community and Common Market

Date of Receipt of Instrument: Antigua & Barbuda (February 9, 1988); Bahamas (May 18, 1988); Barbados (April 11, 1985); Belize (August 7, 1984); Dominica (May 9, 1985); Grenada (January 29, 1988); Guyana (September 17, 1984); Jamaica (March 3, 1988); Montserrat (September 3, 1985); St Lucia (April 3, 1985); St Vincent & Grenadines (April 4,

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1984); Trinidad & Tobago (November 28, 1989).

101.

Instrument of Ratification to the Amendment of Article 6 of the Common External Tariff (CET).

Belize’s instrument contained a defect as to signature and was revoked on January 14, 1981.

Date of receipt of instrument: Antigua (March 20, 1981); Barbados (March 26, 1981); Belize (July 22, 1980); Dominica (February 3, 1981); Grenada (July 21, 1980); Jamaica (April 8, 1980); Montserrat (June 3, 1980); St. Kitts/Nevis, Anguilla (June 3, 1980); St. Lucia (January 18, 1982); St. Vincent (November 11, 1980); Trinidad and Tobago (September 16, 1980).

102.

Instrument of Ratification of Amendment of Article 14 of the Treaty (i.e. deletion of the words “the Regional Shipping Council” from the list of Associate Institutions).

Date of Receipt of Instrument: Antigua (February 9, 1988); Barbados (February 24, 1978); Belize (November 11, 1977); Dominica (May 9, 1985); Grenada (January 29, 1988); Guyana (February 16, 1990); Jamaica (November 15, 1982); Montserrat (June 12, 1980); St Kitts/Nevis –Anguilla (May 6, 1977); St. Lucia (April 3, 1985); St. Vincent (January 19, 1984); Trinidad and Tobago (February 16, 1981).

The Government of Guyana deposited the last instrument of Ratification on February 16th 1990. Amendment will enter into force on March 17th 1990 in accordance with Paragraph (2) of Article (26) of the Treaty establishing the Caribbean Community which provides for amendments to enter into force one month after the date on which the last instrument of Ratification is deposited.

103.

Instrument of Ratification of Amendments to

Formula agreed by the Fourteenth Meeting of the Common Market

Date of Receipt of Instrument: Antigua (January 9, 1979); Barbados (December

Entered into force on June 24th 1980.

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Articles 14 and 53 of the Annex to the Treaty and Schedules I, II, III, IV, V, and XI Annex.

Council Ministries: Following completion of the ratification procedures by all Member of States, the Secretariat will be advised when National Legislation Providing for the new origin system was ready. Upon receipt of such Information from the twelve member states, the Secretary General would declare the date of Implementation of the new origin system, that date being the beginning of the calendar month that allows an interval of at least one Month following receipt by the Secretariat of the last notification (effective date April 1, 1980). Formula agreed by the Eighteenth Meeting of the Common Market Council of Ministers: Council agreed that the formula should be amended to provide for two calendar months notice instead of one. (Effective Date –June 1st, 1981).

22, 1978); Belize (May 2, 1980); Dominica (January 24, 1979); Grenada (January 24, 1979); Guyana (November 30, 1978); Jamaica (January 24, 1979); Montserrat (December 28, 1978); St Kitts/ Nevis –Anguilla (February 20, 1979); St. Lucia (April18, 1979); St. Vincent (January 24,1979); Trinidad & Tobago (June 24, 1980).

REGISTERED WITH UN on July 2, 1985.

104.

Instruments of Ratification of Amendment to the Common External Tariff Annex I.

Date of receipt of Instrument: Antigua (January 9, 1979); Barbados (January 3,1979); Belize (May 2, 1980); Dominica (December 5, 1978); Grenada (January 24, 1979); Guyana (November 30, 1978); Jamaica (December 15, 1978); Montserrat (December 28, 1978); St. Kitts/Nevis/Anguilla (February 20, 1979); St. Lucia (January 24,1979) St. Vincent (January 24,1979); Trinidad & Tobago (January 24,1979).

Entered into force on May 2, 1980.

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105.

Instrument of Ratification Re Amendment to paragraph (b) of Article 6 of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation.

Note - The Caribbean Membership Council at it’s twenty- seventh Meeting held in St. Lucia on November 6, 1987 approved an Amendment for the establishment of the CMO by deleting the words “Caribbean Meteorological Institute” and substituting the words “Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology” in its place.

D.O.R.- Anguilla (November 23, 1994); Antigua (August 15, 1989); Barbados (September 20, 1991); Belize (April 23, 1991); British Virgin Island (January 19, 1990); Cayman Islands (July 6, 1994); Dominica (November 1, 1988); Grenada (February 7, 1989); Guyana (October 31, 1988); Jamaica (January 13, 1992); Montserrat (February 6, 1995); St. Kitts/Nevis (June 24, 1998); St. Lucia (June 9, 1988); St. Vincent (November 5, 1991); Trinidad & Tobago (January 4, 1989);

Entered into force on June 24, 1998 with the deposit of instrument by St. Kitts /Nevis.

106.

Instruments of Ratification RE Amendment to Paragraph (6) of Article 10 of the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community.

Date of Receipt of Instrument: Antigua (September 20, 1994); Bahamas (January 18, 1993); Barbados (March 2, 1993); Belize (August 17, 1992); Dominica (February 7, 1996); Grenada (August 31, 1992); Guyana (July 6, 1993); Jamaica (November 26, 1992); Montserrat (August 17, 1994); St. Kitts/Nevis (September 14, 1992); St. Lucia (December 14, 1994); St. Vincent (June 15, 1993); Trinidad & Tobago (February 12, 1996).

The Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago or June 30, - July 2, 1992, approved the renaming of the Standing Committee of Ministers Responsible for Education to the Standing Committee of Ministers Responsible for Education and the Culture.

107.

Instruments of Ratification RE Amendment of the Annex

D.O.R. – Antigua (February 1, 1995); Barbados (June 26, 1993); Belize (June 2, 1995); Dominica (February 28, 1994);

Article 29 (A) of the annex to the treaty establishing the

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to the Treaty by the Addition of Article 29A.

Grenada (June 8, 1994); Guyana (July 6, 1993); Jamaica (January 23, 1995); Montserrat (April 13, 1994); St. Kitts/Nevis (April 22, 1994); St. Lucia (May 20, 1993); St. Vincent (February 27, 1995); Trinidad & Tobago (October 26, 1993).

Caribbean Community entered into force on June 2nd 1995, with the deposit of it’s instrument of Ratification by the Government of Belize.

108.

Instruments of Ratification of Amendment to Article 5 of the Treaty.

Date Received: Antigua (October 21, 1975); Barbados (July 22, 1975); Belize (April 20, 1976); Dominica (January 21, 1976); Grenada (December 6, 1975); Guyana (March 26,1976); Jamaica (December 10, 1975); Montserrat (April12, 1976); St. Kitts/Nevis-Anguilla (October 6, 1975); St Lucia (December 10, 1975); St. Vincent (December 10, 1975); Trinidad &Tobago (January 21, 1976). Instruments of Ratification received on December 16, 1974. However, they were not signed and were return to the Government of Trinidad for signature on December 17, 1974.

Entered into force on May 20,1976.

109.

Instrument of Ratification – the Amendment of Article 13 of the Agreement on the Harmonisation of Fiscal Incentives to Industry.

Date of Receipt of Instrument: Barbados (January 13, 1983); St. Vincent & Grenadines (October 12, 1982).

110.

Inter-

The Governments of the Member States of the Caribbean Community,

D.O.S. – Antigua (July 7, 1984); Barbados (July 7, 1984); Belize (February 19,

Entered into force on September 13, 1985.

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Governmental Agreement on Cooperation in Air Transportation, Nassau, the Bahamas, July 6, 1984.

recognise the need to improve the efficiency and enhance the viability of air transportation services in the Region inter alia, concluded this Agreement. Member States also agreed to the establishment of the consultative mechanism on bilateral air transportation negotiations.

1986); Dominica (February 6, 1985); Grenada (July 7, 1984); Guyana (July 7, 1984); Jamaica (July 7th, 1984) Montserrat (July 4, 1986); St. Kitts and Nevis (July 7, 1984); St. Lucia (February 6, 1985); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (July 4, 1986); Trinidad and Tobago (July 7, 1984). D.O.R. – Barbados (December 28, 1984); Dominica (May 24, 1985); Grenada (January 30, 1989); Guyana (January 11, 1985); Jamaica (March 12, 1985) Montserrat (February 3, 1989); St. Lucia (September 13, 1985); Trinidad and Tobago (July 1, 1985)

AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 51463/40739 According to paragraph 7 of the Agreement, it came into force on the deposit of Instrument of Ratification by six [6] Member States.

111.

Intergovernmental Agreement on Establishment of CARICOM Foundation for Art and Culture.

This agreement provides for the establishment of a CARICOM foundation on Arts and Culture, the objectives of which are to foster and promote the enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts, humanities, and social sciences among other things.

D.O.S. – Antigua (September 16, 1994); Barbados (April 10, 1996); Belize (September 16, 1994); Dominica (September 16, 1994); Grenada (November 22, 1994); Guyana (September 16, 1994); Jamaica (September 16, 1994); Montserrat (September 28, 1994); St. Kitts /Nevis (October 29, 1996); St. Lucia (October 28, 1994); St. Vincent (June 27, 1996); Trinidad & Tobago (November 23, 1994). D.O.R – Barbados (October 16, 1996); Belize (October 25, 1996); Grenada (March 5, 1997); Guyana (February 12, 1997); Jamaica (December 10, 1996); Montserrat (February 6, 1995); St. Kitts / Nevis (March 13, 1997); St. Lucia (January 17, 1997); Trinidad & Tobago

Entered into force on January 17, 1997. AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 51459/40735 This Agreement entered into force when Instruments of Ratification were deposited by at least 5 of the member of states listed in Part A of the Annex including Montserrat.

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(October 12, 1998).

112.

Joint Declaration between Spain and CARICOM, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, July 4, 1999.

The Heads of State and Government of Spain and of CARICOM reviewed a range of political issues and trade and cooperation matters affecting the CARICOM countries and Spain, such as political relations, relations within the EU-Caribbean framework, relations in the regional framework, strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations inter alia, and agreed to issue this Joint Declaration.

Not applicable. The CARICOM Heads of State and Government and the Prime Minister of Spain expressed their satisfaction at the signing of the Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between CARICOM and Spain and note that this Agreement will serve as a basis and a point of reference for the future development of cooperation ties between Spain and the countries of the Caribbean.

Not applicable.

113.

Memorandum of Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD), Belmopan, Belize, January 28, 1991.

This MOU between the Caribbean Community and the ICOD is executed in witness of the mutual commitment of the parties to undertake a cooperative development project on the Caribbean Fisheries Resource Assessment and Management Program.

D.O.S. - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (January 28, 1991); International Centre for Ocean Development (January 28, 1991).

Not applicable.

114.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Georgetown, Guyana, May 5, 2003.

MOU between the Caribbean Community and UNESCO was concluded within the framework of Article IX of the 1980 Agreement and reaffirms cooperation in the fields of education, culture and natural sciences and is extended to the areas of communication and information and the social and human sciences.

D.O.S.- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 5, 2003); UNESCO (May 5, 2003).

Entered into force on May 5, 1003. According to the terms of the agreement, it shall enter into force upon the signature of the parties.

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115. Memorandum of Agreement establishing the Caribbean Volunteer Corps among the Member States of the Caribbean Community.

This agreement provides for the establishment of a Scheme to be known as the Caribbean Volunteer Corps having the objectives or which are inter alia, the initiation of programme which will enable suitably qualified persons to serve in any Member State of the Caribbean Community which has indicated its readiness to utilize such services; the promotion of the more effective mobilization, deployment and utilization of the scarce manpower resources of the Region giving special consideration to the needs of the Less Developed Countries of the Caribbean Community; and to assist in the reduction of the brain drain from the Region.

According to Article XII this Agreement shall enter into force upon signature by seven Governments.

116.

Memorandum of Cooperation between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Department of Transportation, United States of America and the Caribbean Community, July 10, 2002.

This MOU Establishes the terms and conditions under which the FAA and CARICOM will coordinate the provision of technical assistance by the FAA to CARICOM Member States to support CARICOM in developing its regional civil aviation infrastructure. This MOC is to be effected by the FAA and CARICOM working to coordinate the provision of technical assistance in the areas of civil aviation safety and the modernization of the civil aviation infrastructure operated by CARICOM Member States in the managerial, operational and technical areas.

D.O.S. - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Department of Transportation (July 10, 2002); Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (July 10, 2002).

According to Article XXIII this MOC shall enter into force on the date of the last signature and shall remain in force until terminated.

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117. Memorandum of Understanding between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Caribbean Community, New York, USA, February 16, 1999.

This Agreement provides that the Commonwealth Secretariat and CARICOM will co-operate with each other as appropriate on matters of common interest within the scope of the general objectives of their respective Organisations. This co-operation shall extend, where relevant to programmes in which the Secretariat and CARICOM are engaged in similar areas of activities.

D.O.S. - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (February 16, 1999); Commonwealth Secretariat (February 16, 1999).

Entered into force on February 16, 1999. According to paragraph 10.1 this Memorandum shall come into force as soon as the Commonwealth Secretary-General and the Secretary-General of CARICOM have signed it.

118.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Barbados and the Member States of CARIFORUM, Bridgetown, Barbados, September 21, 2002.

This Memorandum of Understanding provides for the Government of Barbados and CARIFORUM, a body comprising the Caribbean States of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States, to facilitate the establishment by the CARIFORUM of headquarters in Barbados for the implementation of a project to improve the rum industry in the Caribbean to be implemented by the West Indies Rum and Spirit Producers' Association Inc. This MOU also provides that CARIFORUM shall be exempt from the payment of customs duties; value added tax and environmental levy on the certain imports.

D.O.S. – Government of Barbados (September 21, 2002); CARIFORUM (September 21, 2002).

Entered into force on September 21, 2002.

119.

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of St.

Pursuant to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute, it was

D.O.S. – Government of St. Lucia (May 9, 1983); Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 9, 1983).

Entered into force on August 31, 1988.

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Lucia and the Caribbean Community with respect to the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute, Georgetown, Guyana, May 9, 1983.

proposed that the Headquarters of the Institute shall be located in St. Lucia and the SG of the CARICOM shall negotiate suitable arrangements with the Government of St. Lucia for the establishment of the Headquarters of the Institute.

In accordance with the terms of Agreement, it entered into force pending the entry into force of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute.

120.

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Caribbean Agricultural Research Development Institute and the Caribbean Community, as Executing Agency for CARDATS.

D.O.S – Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (September 20, 1985); Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (September 11, 1985).

Effective Date – September 20, 1985.

121.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Caribbean Community and Dominica Republic, Belize, February 4, 2002.

D.O.S- Dominican Republic (February 4, 2002); Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (February 4, 2002); Antigua & Barbuda (February 4, 2002); Barbados (February 4, 2002); Belize (February 4, 2002); Dominica (February 4, 2002); Grenada (February 4, 2002); Guyana (February 4, 2002); Jamaica (February 4, 2002); St. Kitts /Nevis (February 4, 2002); St. Lucia (February 4, 2002); St Vincent & the Grenadines (February 4, 2002); Suriname (February 4, 2002); Trinidad &Tobago (February 4, 2002).

122.

Memorandum of

The World Trade Organisation and

D.O.S.- Caribbean Community

Entered into force on

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Understanding between the Secretariat of the Caribbean Community and the Secretariat of the World Trade Organisation concerning a Joint Technical Assistance Programme, Geneva, September 19, 2000.

the Caribbean Community desiring co-operate in extending trade-related technical assistance to CARICOM countries for their trade expansion, economic and social development have agreed to this (MOU) to jointly collaborate in the execution of a technical assistance programme for selected participants from countries in the Caribbean Region. The Parties also agree to collaborate with the Institute for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean (INTAL) for the purposes of efficiency and the orderly development of technical co-operation activities.

(CARICOM) (September 19, 2000); World Trade Organisation (September 19, 2000).

September 19, 2000. According to Article 14 this MOU shall come into effect on the day of signature. According to Article 10 this MOU shall continue for an initial period of two years from the date of signature. After the two-year period, the Parties shall review the extension of the MOU.

123.

Memorandums of Understanding for Institutional Co-operation between the University of the West Indies and the Caribbean Community Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana, December 7, 1999; Nassau, December 9, 2001; and Georgetown, Guyana, February 11, 2004.

The Parties agree inter alia, to conclude bilateral arrangements in order to promote and facilitate the level of collaboration between them required to provide leadership in regard to regional and international issues critical to the repositioning of the Community in the emerging liberalised and globalised environment; and pursue joint co-ordinated actions to enhance the capacity of both institutions to attain their common objective of ensuring the economic growth and social development of the Member States in the emerging global economic and social order.

D.O.S. - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (December 7, 1999); University of the West Indies (December 7, 1999). Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (December 9, 2001); University of the West Indies (December 9, 2001). Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (February 11, 2004); University of the West Indies (February 11, 2004).

Entered into force on December 7, 1999; December 9, 2001; and February 11, 2004 respectively. According to Article IV this MOU shall enter into force immediately upon the date of signing.

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124. Memorandum of Understanding on Special Measures for Montserrat.

D.O.S- Barbados (December 7, 1973); Guyana (December 4, 1973); Jamaica (December 3, 1973); Montserrat (December 10, 1973); Trinidad & Tobago (December 8, 1973).

125.

Memorandum of Understanding on Public Service in the Commonwealth Caribbean Countries, Georgetown, Guyana, November 25, 1970.

The participating governments agree inter alia, to accept the principle that Commonwealth Citizens of the West Indian origin should be eligible for appointment to the Public Services of all Commonwealth Caribbean Countries; that a scheme be formulated to facilitate the transfer of Officers from the Public Service of one Commonwealth Caribbean Country to the Public Service of another; that Governments should provide for the retention of pension rights of officers who are transferred from the Public Service of one Commonwealth Caribbean Country to the Public Service of another.

D.O.S. – Antigua (October 13, 1972); Barbados (November 25, 1970); Dominica (November 25, 1970); Grenada (November 25, 1970); Guyana (November 25, 1970); Jamaica (July 10, 1972: Monsterrat (December 6, 1972); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (November 25, 1970); St. Lucia (November 25, 1970); St. Vincent (November 25, 1970); Trinidad and Tobago (March 10, 1971).

Entered into force on July 10, 1972. REGISTERED WITH UN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50635/39982. The Agreement came into force upon the signature by [9] nine Governments in accordance with paragraph 10.

126.

Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment and Operation of an Association of Civil Aviation Authorities of the Caribbean.

The Contracting States of CARICOM who are Members of the International Civil Aviation Organisation share a common goal - committed to the orderly and safe development of aviation in the Region; and in recognizing the need for a harmonised approach, the Civil Aviation Authorities of CARICOM have agreed to collaborate and create an Association of Civil Aviation

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Civil Aviation Authorities of the Caribbean (ACAAC).

According to paragraph 4.3 this Memorandum of Understanding shall enter into effect on signature.

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Authorities of the Caribbean (ACAAC) to promote regional aviation safety oversight.

127.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Caribbean Community Secretariat and Government of Canada For the Provision of technical Assistance in the Field of Agriculture.

D.O.S- Government of Canada (October 4, 1973); Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat (October 4, 1973).

128.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Caribbean Community Secretariat and the Government of Canada for Provision of Assistance in the Field of Health, Georgetown, Guyana, May 18, 1976.

D.O.S.- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (May 18, 1976), Canada (May 18, 1976).

129.

Multilateral Agreement concerning the Operation of Air Services within CARICOM, St. Michael, Barbados, July 6, 1996.

The participating governments conscious of the need to improve the level, quality and efficiency of air services within and beyond the Caribbean Community; and mindful of the interest within the Caribbean Community and the need to achieve economic viability of CARICOM air carriers; agree to the creation of such mechanisms as would maximise for

D.O.S.- Antigua (July 6, 1996); Barbados (July 6, 1996); Belize (July 6, 1996); Dominica (July 6, 1996); Grenada (September 21, 1996); Guyana (July 6, 1996); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 6, 1996); St. Lucia (July 6, 1996); St. Vincent (October 26, 1996); Suriname (July 6, 1996); Trinidad &Tobago (July 6, 1996). D.O.R. – Antigua (August 28, 2001);

Entered into force on November 17th 1998. In Accordance with Article 21 of the Agreement, this Agreement entered into force upon the deposit of the eighth (8th) Instrument of Ratification, namely, by the Government of

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CARICOM air carriers the economic and social benefits arising from aviation activities to, from and within the Caribbean Community in the context of liberalisation, globalisation and the creation of regional groupings in the international aviation community

Barbados (June 5, 1997); Belize (April 17, 1997); Dominica (April 23, 1997); Grenada (November 17, 1998); Guyana (September 25, 1997); St Kitts /Nevis (November 26, 1997); St Lucia (May 28, 1997); Trinidad and Tobago (August 7, 1997).

Grenada.

130.

Multilateral Agreement for the Operation of the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (2001)

This agreement desires to provide for the operation of the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre ("CAREC"), the mission of which shall be, among others, to improve the health status of Caribbean people by working with and advancing the capability of the Members in epidemiology, laboratory technology, and related public health disciplines through technical cooperation, service, training, and research, and a well trained, motivated staff.

This Agreement provides that it shall enter into force on 1 January 2001 after its signature by a majority of CAREC Members, including the Host Country, Trinidad and Tobago, and shall be valid through December 21, 2005.

131.

New Article 14 A of the Annex to the Treaty Exclusion from Common Market Origin Treatment.

132.

Further Protocol to Amend the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Community for the purpose if extending

D.O.S. – Barbados (May 13, 1996); Belize (May 17, 1994); Dominica (May 17, 1994); Grenada (May 17, 1994); Guyana (May 17, 1994); Jamaica (May 17, 1994); St Lucia (July 1999); St Vincent & the Grenadines (May 17, 1994); Trinidad &

This Protocol shall enter into force on the signature of all the contracting Parties to the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the

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the facility of the use of the laissez passer issues to the Staff of CARICOM officials and other regional organizations.

Tobago (May 17, 1994). Caribbean Community.

133.

Oils and Fats Agreement, February 15, 1963 (1963-1966).

The participating Governments agree inter alia, to uphold and encourage the extension of the coconut industry in the Area; and to encourage the manufacture of oils and fats, and thereby to assist in the development of secondary industries to meet the needs and to raise the living standards of the rapidly increasing populations.

D.O.S. - The following participating Governments signed the agreement on January, 30, 1964: W. ALGERNON CRAWFORD (Barbados); H.J.M. HUBBARD (British Guiana); N.A.N. DUCREAY (Dominica); A. THOMPSON (Trinidad & Tobago); H.B. COLLYMORE (St. Lucia); A.C. ALLEN (St. Vincent).

The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to have come into operation on February 1, 1963 and shall expire on January 31, 1966.

134.

Oils and Fats Agreement, January 26, 1967, 1966-1969.

The participating Governments agree inter alia, to uphold and encourage the extension of the coconut industry in the Area by providing means whereby a reasonable remunerative and stable return may be received by all growers of coconuts; and to encourage the manufacture of oils and fats, and thereby to assist in the development of secondary industries to meet the needs and to raise the living standards of the rapidly increasing populations.

D.O.S. - The following participating Governments signed the agreement on January 26, 1967: HON. CAPT. G. FERGUSSON (Barbados); HON. N.A.N. DUCREAY (Dominica); HON. H.A. BLAIZE (Grenada); HON. DR. P.A. REID (Guyana); HON. W.G. MALLET (St. Lucia); J.V. ALVES, Esq. (St. Vincent); HON. J. O'HALLORAN (Trinidad & Tobago).

The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to have come into operation on February 1, 1966, and shall expire on January 31, 1969.

135.

Partial Scope Agreement between the Republic of Cuba and the Caribbean

This partial scope agreement includes a protocol implementing the trade and economic co-operation agreement

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Community under the Montevideo Treaty of 1980.

between the Caribbean Community and the Government of the Republic of Cuba, relating to an agreement on the protection of intellectual property rights.

136.

Partnership for Prosperity and Security in the Caribbean (Caribbean/United States Summit), Bridgetown, Barbados, May 10, 1997

The Heads of States and Governments of the Caribbean nations and the United States of America pledged to strengthen their cooperation in responding to the challenges of the coming millennium, in a spirit of partnership and mutual respect. This Caribbean/United States plan of Action covers trade, development, finance and the environment, as well as justice and security.

D.O.S. - Antigua and Barbuda (May 10, 1997); The Bahamas (May 10, 1997); Barbados (May 10, 1997); Belize (May 10, 1997); Dominica (May 10, 1997); Dominican Republic (May 10, 1997); Grenada (May 10, 1997); Guyana (May 10, 1997); Haiti (May 10, 1997); Jamaica (May 10, 1997); St. Christopher/Nevis (May 10, 1997); St. Lucia (May 10, 1997); St. Vincent (May 10, 1997); Suriname (May 10, 1997); Trinidad &Tobago (May 10, 1997); United States of America (May 10, 1997).

Not applicable

137.

Principles for a Multilateral Agreement between the Caribbean Community and Venezuela, Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 1, 1991.

The parties agree to establish the Caribbean Community-Venezuela Joint Council on Trade and Investment, hereinafter referred to as the "Joint Council", for consultations on trade and investment matters between the Caribbean Community and Venezuela.

D.O.S. - Venezuela (July 1, 1991); Chairman of the Conference of the Heads of Government for the Caribbean Community (July 1, 1991).

Entered into force on July 1, 1991. The Agreement provided that the work of the Joint Council should commence no later than September 15, 1991 with a view to completing the Draft Agreement and reporting to the Parties within six months.

138.

Protocol and First

This Protocol recalls the Trade and

D.O.S - Caribbean Community

According to Article 4 of

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Additional Protocol, implementing the Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of the Republic of Cuba, 2001.

Economic Co-operation Agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Government of the Republic of Cuba, and acknowledges that consistent with the requirements of Article 17 and 18 of the Agreement, the Parties have concluded a bilateral agreement on the reciprocal promotion and protection of investments, and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights.

(CARICOM); Government of the Republic of Cuba.

this Protocol it shall into force on the same date as the Agreement.

139.

Protocol of Port of Spain, Port-of-Spain, October 31, 1992.

The participating governments agreed that it is necessary to provide the Community with stronger political impetus and direction and in that regard to establish institutional arrangements for the improved functioning of Community Institutions, such as the establishment of a Bureau, and the adoption of certain measures for priority implementation, as set in the protocol.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

140.

Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Common Market.

D.O.S.- Antigua (July 2, 1987); Barbados (April 12, 1985); Belize (July 3, 1986); Dominica (November 7, 1987); Grenada (November 10, 1987); Guyana (April 12, 1985); Jamaica (April 12, 1985); Montserrat (April 12, 1985); St Kitts /Nevis (June 29, 1985); St. Lucia (May 14, 1986); St. Vincent (July 2, 1986); Trinidad & Tobago (July 3, 1986).

Entered into force on January 15, 1990. This Protocol shall entered into force with the deposit of the 9th Instrument of Ratification by the Government of Trinidad & Tobago.

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D.O.R.- Antigua (May 15,1989); Barbados (February 29, 1988); Dominica (June 21, 1988); Grenada (April 19, 1988); Guyana (May 17, 1988); Jamaica (May 4, 1987); Montserrat (July 24, 1987); St. Lucia (July 21, 1988); Trinidad & Tobago (January 15, 1990).

141.

Protocol Relating to the CARICOM Industrial Programming Scheme, St. John’s, Antigua, July 1, 1988.

This Protocol was agreed to pursuant to the undertaking in Article 46 of the Common Market Annex to promote the process of industrial development within the Common Market through industrial programming, and the participating governments convinced of a need to elaborate and implement on a timely basis an effective regime of regional industrial programming.

D.O.S.- Antigua (July 1, 1989); Barbados (July 1, 1988); Belize (July 28, 1990); Dominica (March 3, 1989); Grenada (March 3, 1989); Guyana (June 22, 1988); Jamaica (July 1, 1988); Montserrat (July 5, 1988); St. Kitts/ Nevis (July 1, 1989); St Lucia (March 3, 1989); St. Vincent & the Grenadines (March 3, 1989); Trinidad & Tobago (August 8, 1989).

Entered into force on August 27, 1990. According to Article 12 this Protocol entered into force thirty days (30) after the last signature of the Member States referred to in Article 11 of this Protocol.

142.

Protocol Implementing the Trade and Economic Co-operation Agreement between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Government of the Republic of Cuba, July 5, 2000.

This Protocol provides for the deletion of the list of products contained in Appendices attached herein, pursuant to Articles 5 and 21 of the Agreement between the Caribbean Community and the Government of Cuba, that it shall be amended in this manner.

D.O.S. – Caribbean Community; Cuba.

According to Article 7 this Protocol and the Appendices hereto shall form an integral part of the Agreement and shall enter into force on the same date as the Agreement.

143.

Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Community, Georgetown, Guyana January 14, 1985.

Article 20 of the Treaty of Chaguaramas provides that the Community shall have full juridical personality, and that such Member States shall in its Territory accord to it the most extensive legal capacity

D.O.S.- Antigua (July 2, 1987); Bahamas (April 12, 1985); Barbados (April 12, 1985); Belize (July 3, 1986); Dominica (November 7, 1987); Grenada (November 10, 1987); Guyana (April 12, 1985); Jamaica (April 12, 1985); Montserrat

Entered into force on January 15, 1990 with the deposit of the 10th Instrument of Ratification by the Government of Trinidad & Tobago.

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accorded to legal persons under its municipal law, and Article 21 of the aforementioned Treaty provides that the privileges and immunities to be recognized and granted by Member States in connection with the Community shall be laid down in a Protocol. This protocol gives effect to the provisions under Articles 20 and 21 of the Treaty of Chaguaramas.

(April 12, 1985); St. Kitts/Nevis (June 29, 1985); St. Lucia (May 14, 1986); St. Vincent (July 2, 1986), Trinidad & Tobago (July 3, 1986).

D.O.R.- Antigua (May 15, 1989); Bahamas (May 18, 1988); Barbados (February 29, 1988); Dominica (June 21, 1988); Granada (April 19, 1988); Guyana (May 17, 1988); Jamaica (May 4, 1987); Montserrat (July 24, 1987); St. Lucia (July 21, 1988); Trinidad & Tobago (January 15, 1990).

This Protocol shall come into force upon the deposit of the instrument of Ratification with the depository by three quarters of the member of states.

144.

Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Common Market, Georgetown, Guyana January 14, 1985.

Article 63 of the Annex to the Treaty of Chaguaramas provided that the Common Market shall have international juridical personality and that each Member State shall, in its territory, accord to it the most extensive legal capacity accorded to legal persons under its municipal law, and Article 54 of the said treaty provides that the privileges and immunities to be recognized and granted by Member States in connection with the Common Market shall be laid down in a Protocol. This protocol gives effect to the provisions under Articles 63 and 54 of the Treaty of Chaguaramas.

D.O.S.- Antigua (July 2, 1987); Barbados (April 12, 1985); Belize (July 3, 1986); Dominica (November 7, 1987); Grenada (November 10, 1987); Guyana (April 12, 1985); Jamaica (April 12, 1985); Montserrat (April 12, 1985); St. Kitts/Nevis (June 29, 1985); St. Lucia (May 14, 1986); St. Vincent (July 2, 1986), Trinidad & Tobago (July 3, 1986).

Entered into force on January 15, 1990. The provisions of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Community (1985) are incorporated into this protocol and therefore they shares the same entry into provisions.

145.

Protocol amending the

D.O.S.- Antigua and Barbuda (February

Article XIV provides that

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Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community (Protocol I) Chaguaramas on July 4, 1973

19, 1997); The Bahamas (June 30, 1997); Barbados (February 19, 1997); Belize (February 19, 1997); Dominica (February 19, 1997); Grenada (February 19, 1997); Guyana (February 19, 1997); Jamaica (February 19, 1997); Montserrat (July 4, 1997); St. Kitts/Nevis (February 19, 1997); St. Lucia (February 19, 1997); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (February 19, 1997); Suriname (February 19, 1997); Trinidad and Tobago (February 19, 1997). D.O.R. – The Bahamas (June 22, 1999); Barbados (August 19, 1997); Belize (February 27, 1998); Dominica (August 7, 1997); Grenada (February 6, 1998); Guyana (September 29, 1997); Jamaica (June 16, 1997); St. Kitts-Nevis (November 19, 1997); Trinidad and Tobago (June 12, 1997).

this Protocol shall enter into force one month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification by the States mentioned in Article XII is deposited with the Secretariat.

146.

Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing the CARICOM Protocol II: Establishment of Services Capital, Montego Bay, Jamaica, July 1, 1997.

D.O.S.- Antigua (July 1, 1997); Barbados (July 1, 1997); Belize (July 1, 1997); Dominica (July 1, 1997); Grenada (July 1, 1997); Guyana (July 1, 1997); Jamaica (July 1, 1997); Montserrat (July 4, 1998); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 1, 1997); St. Lucia (March 2, 1998); St. Vincent (July 1, 1997); Suriname (July 4, 1998); Trinidad & Tobago (July 1, 1997). D.O.R. – Barbados (June 26, 1998); Guyana (December 11, 1998).

This Protocol shall entered into force on one (1) month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification by the states mentioned in Article 9 is Deposited with the Secretariat.

147.

Protocol Amending the

D.O.S.- Antigua (June 30, 1998);

This Protocol shall enter

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Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol III Industrial Policy, Castries, St. Lucia, June 30, 1998

Barbados (June 30, 1998); Belize (October 27, 1999); Dominica (June 30, 1998); Grenada (June 30, 1998); Guyana (June 30, 1998); Jamaica (June 30, 1998); Montserrat (March 4, 1999); St. Kitts/Nevis (June 30, 1998); St. Lucia (June 30, 1998); St. Vincent (June 30, 1998); Suriname (October 27, 1999); Trinidad &Tobago (June 30, 1998). D.O.R. – Guyana (January 18, 2000).

into force one month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification is deposited with the secretariat. Montserrat did not provisionally apply. Protocol 3

148.

Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol IV Trade Policy, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 4-7 July, 1999

D.O.S. – Antigua (July 13, 1999); Barbados (July 7, 1999); Belize (July 6, 1999); Dominica (July 7, 1999); Grenada (October 27, 1999); Guyana (July 7, 1999); Jamaica (July 7, 1999); Montserrat (February 14, 2000); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 7, 1999); St. Lucia (July 7, 1999); St. Vincent (July 7, 1999); Suriname (October 27, 1999); Trinidad & Tobago (July 7, 1999). D.O.R – Guyana (October 19, 2000).

This Protocol shall enter into force one month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification is Deposited with the Secretariat.

149.

Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol V Agricultural Policy, Castries, St. Lucia, June 30, 1998

D.O.S.- Antigua (June 30, 1998); Barbados (June 30, 1998); Belize (October 27, 1999); Dominica (June 30, 1998); Grenada (June 30, 1998); Guyana (June 30, 1998); Jamaica (June 30, 1998); Montserrat (March 4, 1999); St. Kitts/Nevis (June 30, 1998); St. Lucia (June 30, 1998); St Vincent &The Grenadines (June 30, 1998); Suriname (October 27, 1999);

This Protocol shall enter into force one month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification is deposited with the secretariat. Montserrat did not provisionally apply. Protocol 5.

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Trinidad & Tobago (June 30, 1998). D.O.R.- Guyana (January 18, 2000).

150.

Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol VI Transport Policy, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 4-7 July, 1999

D.O.S. Antigua (July 13, 1999); Barbados (July 4, 1999); Belize (July 4, 1999); Dominica (July 4, 1999); Grenada (July 4, 1999); Guyana (July 4, 1999); Jamaica (July 4, 1999); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 4, 1999); St. Lucia (July 4, 1999); St. Vincent (July 4, 1999); Suriname (October 27, 1999); Trinidad &Tobago (July 4, 1999). D.O.R.- Guyana (October 19, 2000).

This protocol shall enter into force one month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification is deposited with the Secretariat.

151.

Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing CARICOM Protocol VII Disadvantaged Countries, Regions and Sectors, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 4-7 July, 1999

D.O.S- Antigua (July 13, 1999); Barbados (July 4, 1999); Belize (July 4, 1999); Dominica (July 4, 1999); Grenada (July 4, 1999); Guyana (July 4, 1999); Jamaica (July 4, 1999); Montserrat (February 14, 2000); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 4, 1999); St. Lucia (July 4, 1999); St. Vincent (July 4, 1999); Suriname (October 27, 1999); Trinidad & Tobago (July 4, 1999). D.O.R.- Guyana (October 19, 2000).

This Protocol shall enter into force one month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification is Deposited with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat.

152.

Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Examination Council, 1997

Paragraph 2 of Article VIII of The Agreement establishing the CXC provides for this Protocol and for privileges and immunities and to be granted by participating Governments to the Council, connection with such

D.O.S. – Anguilla (Oct. 4, 2002); Antigua (July 4, 1997); Belize (July, 1999); Dominica (December 10, 1998); Grenada (June 17, 1997); Guyana (July 4, 1997); Jamaica (September 8, 1997); Montserrat (July 4, 2003); St. Lucia (July 5, 2000); St.

According to Article XVI this Protocol shall come into force upon the deposit of Instruments of Ratification with the Depository by three-

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matters as its property, funds and assets, premises, archives, exemption from foreign exchange controls, taxes, customs duties, import or export duties, etc. Note - Article XX provides for Provisional Application of the Protocol “participating governments may, upon signature of this Protocol, or any later date before it enters into force, declare their intention to apply it provisionally.”

Kitts/Nevis (July 4, 1997); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (June 17, 1997); Trinidad & Tobago (June 17, 1997). D.O.R. –Grenada (August 19, 2002); Jamaica (July 4, 2003); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 23, 2004); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (August 24, 2004);

quarters of the Participating Governments.

153.

Protocol on RUM between the member states of the Caribbean Common Market and the Government of Canada, Georgetown, Guyana, 1996

Note – THIS PROTOCOL IS NO LONGER EFFECTIVE.

Contracting Parties: Canada, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts/Nevis/Anguilla, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago. Agreement entered into force with the last signature of the Government of Grenada on March 2-3, 1998 at the Ninth Inter-sessional Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government in Grenada, but agreement no longer in force.

Agreement no longer effective. According to Article II this Protocol shall enter into force on signature by all the contracting parties to the Agreement.

154.

Protocol to Provide for the Government of Suriname to become a Party to the Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Governments of

D.O.S – Antigua (May 13, 1998); Belize (January 31, 1997); Dominica (January 31, 1997); Grenada (March 3, 1998); Guyana (January 31, 1997); Jamaica (March 3, 1998); St. Kitts/Nevis (1997); St. Lucia (May 12, 1998); St. Vincent (January 26, 1999); Trinidad & Tobago (1997).

Agreement not in force. This Protocol shall enter into upon the signature of all the contracting parties to the Agreement.

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the Member of States of the Caribbean Common Market

155.

Protocol to the Agreement Establishing the Council of Legal Education

D.O.S – Antigua (July 5, 2002); Barbados (July 4, 2003); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 4, 2003).

According to Article VI this Protocol shall enter into force upon signature by the Contracting Parties and shall be deposited with the Depositary who shall transmit certified copies thereof to each Contracting Party

156.

Protocol to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice relating to the Juridical Personality and Legal Capacity of the Court, Jamaica, 2 -5 July, 2003

This Agreement was signed at the 24th Heads of Government Conference

D.O.S – Antigua (July 4, 2003); Barbados (July 4, 2003); Belize (July 4, 2003); Dominica (July 4, 2003); Grenada (July 29,2003); Guyana (July 4, 2003); Jamaica (July 4, 2003); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 4, 2003); St. Lucia (July 4, 2003); St. Vincent (July 4, 2003); Suriname (July 4, 2003); Trinidad & Tobago (July 4, 2003).

According to Article V this Protocol shall enter into force on signature by the Contracting Parties to the Agreement

157.

Protocol to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice relating to the Tenure of Judges, Rules of Court, Financial Agreements and withdrawal from the Agreement, as well as the relationship between Provisions on the

D.O.S. – Antigua and Barbuda (February 17, 2005); Barbados (February 17, 2005); Belize (February 17, 2005); Grenada (February 17, 2005); Guyana (February 17, 2005); Jamaica (February 17, 2005); St. Kitts/Nevis (February 17, 2005); St. Lucia (February 17, 2005); St. Vincent (February 17, 2005); Suriname (February 17, 2005); Trinidad & Tobago (February 17, 2005).

According to Article XII this Protocol shall enter into force in accordance with Article XXXII, paragraph 2 of the Agreement one month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification or Accession is deposited with the Secretary-General

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Original Jurisdiction of the CCJ and the Constitutions of States Parties, Suriname, 2005.

D.O.R. – Barbados (April 16, 2005); Grenada (March 22, 2005); Jamaica (March 18, 2005); St. Lucia (March 15, 2005); St. Vincent (March 15, 2005).

158.

Protocol to the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas Establishing the Caribbean Community, including the CSME regarding the Relationship between provisions on the Original Jurisdiction of the CCJ and the Constitutions of State Parties, Suriname, 2005.

D.O.S. – Antigua and Barbuda (February 17, 2005); Barbados (February 17, 2005); Belize (February 17, 2005); Grenada (February 17, 2005); Guyana (February 17, 2005); Jamaica (February 17, 2005); St. Kitts/Nevis (February 17, 2005); St. Lucia (February 17, 2005); St. Vincent (February 17, 2005); Suriname (February 17, 2005); Trinidad & Tobago (February 17, 2005). D.O.R. – Barbados (April 16, 2005); Grenada (March 22, 2005); Jamaica (March 18, 2005); St. Lucia (March 18, 2005); St. Vincent (March 15, 2005).

According to Article VI this Protocol shall enter into force in accordance with Article 236, paragraph 2 of the Revised Treaty one month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification or Accession is deposited with the Secretary-General.

159.

Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community – Protocol IX Dispute Settlements, Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 13-14, 2000

D.O.S. – Antigua (March 14, 2000); Barbados (March 14, 2000); Belize (July 5, 2000); Dominica (March 14, 2000); Grenada (March 14, 2000); Guyana (March 14, 2000); Jamaica (March 14, 2000); Montserrat (March 14, 2000); St. Kitts/Nevis (March 14, 2000); St. Lucia (March 14, 2000); St. Vincent (March 14, 2000); Trinidad &Tobago (March 14, 2000). D.O.R. – Guyana (December 13, 2000)

This Protocol shall enter into force one month after the date in which the last Instrument of Ratification is deposited with the secretariat.

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160. Protocol Amending the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community – Protocol VIII Competition Policy, Consumer Protection, Dumping and Subsides, Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 13-14, 2000.

D.O.S. – Antigua (March 14, 2000); Barbados (March 14, 2000); Belize (July 5, 2000); Dominica (March 14, 2000); Grenada (March 14, 2000); Guyana (March 14, 2000); Jamaica (March 14, 2000); Montserrat (March 14, 2000); St. Kitts/Nevis (March 14, 2000); St. Lucia (March 14, 2000); St. Vincent (March 14, 2000); Trinidad & Tobago (March 14, 2000). D.O.R. – Guyana (December 13, 2000).

This Protocol shall enter into force one month after the date on which the last Instrument of Ratification is deposited with the secretariat.

161.

Protocol Implementing the Agreement Establishing the Free Trade Area between the Caribbean Community and the Dominican Republic, 2000.

The participating governments recalls that Annex I to the Agreement commits the Parties to a programme of trade liberalisation for goods, which takes into account the particular differences in the levels of development between the Dominican Republic and the Less Developed Countries of CARICOM (LDCs).

D.O.S. - Caribbean Community; Dominican Republic.

According to Article XI this Protocol and its Attachments shall enter into force on the date that the Parties have notified each other through diplomatic channels that all internal legal procedures have been completed.

162.

Protocol on the Provisional Application of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), Belize, February 5, 2002

The participating governments to the Agreement Establishing the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality concluded this agreement pursuant to Article 18 of the said Agreement provides for its provisional entry into force by eight signatories of the said Agreement and desiring to operationalise expeditiously the Agreement Establishing the CROSQ.

D.O.S. – Antigua & Barbuda (April 3, 2002); Barbados (February 5, 2002); Belize (February 5, 2002); Grenada (February 5, 2002); Guyana (February 5, 2002); Jamaica (February 5, 2002); St. Kitts/Nevis (February 5, 2002); St. Lucia (April 12, 2002); St. Vincent & the Grenadines (February 5, 2002); Suriname (February 5, 2002); Trinidad & Tobago (February 5, 2002).

Not applicable. The signatories of this Protocol agree to apply provisionally among themselves the Agreement Establishing the CROSQ pending its definitive entry into force.

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163.

Protocol on the Provisional Application of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), Belize, February 5, 2002.

The participating governments to the Agreement Establishing the CCCCC recalls that Article 37 of the said Agreement provided for its entry into force upon the deposit of the seventh Instrument of Ratification with the Government of the host country AND desiring to provide for the expeditious operationalisation of the CCCCC have concluded this agreement.

D.O.S. – Antigua & Barbuda (July 5, 2002); Barbados (February 5, 2002); Belize (February 5, 2002); Grenada (February 5, 2002); Guyana (February 5, 2002); Jamaica (February 5, 2002); St. Kitts/Nevis (February 5, 2002); St. Lucia (February 5, 2002); St. Vincent & the Grenadines (February 5, 2002); Suriname (February 5, 2002); Trinidad & Tobago (February 5, 2002).

Not applicable. The signatories of the Agreement Establishing the CCCC have agreed to apply the said Agreement among themselves.

164.

Protocol on the Revision of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, Belize, February 4, 2002.

The Parties to the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community and Common Market signed at Chaguaramas on 4 July 1973 have agreed that the Caribbean Community and Common Market shall be succeeded by the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, which shall assume the rights and obligations of the Caribbean Community and Common Market.

D.O.S. – Antigua & Barbuda (February 4, 2002); Barbados (February 4, 2002); Belize (February 4, 2002); Dominica (February 4, 2002); Grenada (February 4, 2002); Guyana (February 4, 2002); Jamaica (February 4, 2002); St. Kitts/Nevis (February 4, 2002); St. Vincent & the Grenadines (February 4, 2002); Suriname (February 4, 2002); Trinidad & Tobago (February 4, 2002).

AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON MAY 26, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50960/13489 According to Article IV this Protocol shall enter into force when the treaty comes into force.

165.

Protocol on the Provisional Application of the Revised Treaty on Chaguaramas, Belize, February 4, 2002.

The States Parties to this Protocol have agreed to apply provisionally the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas signed at Nassau, The Bahamas, on 5 July 2001 except Articles 211 to 222 relating to the Caribbean Court of Justice pending its definitive entry into force in accordance with Article 234 thereof.

D.O.S. – Antigua & Barbuda (February 4, 2002); Barbados (February 4, 2002); Belize (February 4, 2002); Dominica (February 4, 2002); Grenada (February 4, 2002); Guyana (February 4, 2002); Jamaica (February 4, 2002); St. Kitts/Nevis (February 4, 2002); St. Lucia (February 4, 2002); St. Vincent & the Grenadines (February 4, 2002); Suriname (February 4, 2002); Trinidad & Tobago

Entered into force on February 4, 2002 According to Article II this protocol shall enter into force among the State Parties from the dates of signature hereof.

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(February 4, 2002).

166.

Protocol on the Legal Capacity, Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Free Trade Association, Georgetown, Guyana, November 25, 1970.

This Protocol to the Agreement establishing the Caribbean Free Trade Association fulfils paragraph 1 of Article 37 of the Agreements, which laid down that the legal capacity, privileges and immunities are to be recognized and granted by the Member Territories in connection with the Association.

D.O.S. – Antigua (November 25, 1970); Barbados (November 25, 1970); Dominica (November 25, 1970); Grenada (November 25, 1970); Guyana (November 25, 1970); Jamaica (November 25, 1970); Montserrat (November 25, 1970); St. Kitts/Nevis/ Anguilla (November 25, 1970); St. Lucia (November 25, 1970); St. Vincent (November 25, 1970); Trinidad & Tobago (March 10, 1971). D.O.R – St. Vincent (November 31, 1972).

According to Article 21 this Protocol shall enter into force as soon as all member territories have deposited their instrument of Ratification and for each state acceding on the date of deposit of it’s Instrument of accession.

167.

Protocol on the Status, Privileges and Immunities of the Caribbean Court of Justice and the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission, Montego Bay, Jamaica, July 4, 2003.

D.O.S – Antigua and Barbuda (July 4, 2003); Barbados (July 4, 2003); Belize (July 4, 2003); Dominica (July 4, 2003); Grenada (July 29, 2003); Guyana (July 4, 2003); Jamaica (July 4, 2003); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 4, 2003); St. Lucia (July 4, 2003); St. Vincent and the Grenadines (July 4, 2003); Suriname (July 4, 2003); Trinidad & Tobago (July 4, 2003).

Entered into force on July 4, 2003 According to Article XIV this Protocol shall enter into force immediately upon signature by at least three contracting parties to the Agreement.

168.

Protocol laying down arrangements for Marketing of Oils and Fats

D.O.S. – Antigua (November 25, 1970); Barbados (November 25, 1970); Belize (October 29, 1971); Dominica (November 25, 1970); Grenada (November 25, 1970); Guyana (November 25, 1970); Jamaica (November 25, 1970); Montserrat (October 5, 1971); ST. Kitts/Nevis –

This Protocol shall come into force on signature. (N.B. Apparently) Government of Antigua is the depository of this protocol. [Nine (9) member of

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Anguilla (November 25, 1970); St. Lucia (November 25, 1970); St. Vincent (November 25, 1970); Trinidad & Tobago (March 10, 1971).

government signed on November 25th, 1970. This is effective date. ] This Protocol is now an annex to the treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community.

169.

Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas Establishing the Caribbean Community, Including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, Bahamas, July 5, 2001

This Treaty provides inter alia, for integration of efforts in economic matters, co-ordination of foreign policies and functional cooperation in a list of areas including labour administration and industrial relations and social security among subscribing states.

D.O.S. – Antigua & Barbuda (July 5, 2001); Barbados (July 5, 2001); Belize (July 5, 2001); Dominica (August 16, 2002); Grenada (July 4, 2002); Guyana (July 5, 2001); Jamaica (July 5, 2001); St. Kitts/Nevis (December 8, 2001); St. Lucia (July 4, 2002); St. Vincent & the Grenadines (July 5, 2001); Suriname (July 5, 2001); Trinidad & Tobago ( July 5, 2001); Haiti (July 4, 2003). D.O.R. – Antigua & Barbuda (July 24, 2003); Barbados (July 6, 2004); Belize (February 17, 2005); Grenada (July 1, 2003); Guyana (July 2, 2003); Jamaica (September 3, 2003); St. Kitts and Nevis (August 12, 2004); St. Lucia (May 28, 2003); St. Vincent & the Grenadines (August 12, 2002); Suriname (June 9, 2003); Trinidad & Tobago (July 3, 2003).

AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON MAY 26, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 50959/40269 According to Article 234 this Treaty shall enter into force on the deposit of the last instrument of ratification by the States mentioned in paragraph 1 of Article 3.

170.

Revised Agreement Establishing the

This Agreement established the Caribbean Court of Justice Trust

D.O.S. – Barbados (January 13, 2004); Belize (January 12, 2004);

Entered into force on January 27, 2004, with

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Caribbean Court of Justice Trust Fund, Monterrey, Mexico, January 12, 2004.

Fund to provide the resources necessary to finance the biennial capital and operating budget of the Court and the Commission in perpetuity.

Commonwealth of Dominica (February 16, 2004); Grenada (January 17, 2004); Guyana (January 27, 2004); Jamaica (January 13, 2004); St. Kitts/Nevis (January 13, 2004); St. Lucia (January 17, 2004); St. Vincent (January 13, 2004); Suriname (January 13, 2004); Trinidad & Tobago (January 21, 2004). D.O.A. – Antigua (February 17, 2005).

the signature of the President of Guyana. According to Article XV this Agreement shall enter into force upon signature by any ten (10) of the States or territories listed in the Annex hereto.

171.

Resolution – Charter of Civil Society for the Caribbean Community, St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, February 19, 1997.

The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community affixed their signatures to the Resolution adopting the Charter of Civil Society and in so doing undertook to pay due regard to its principles, thus giving effect to one of the strongest recommendations of the West Indian Commission (WIC) as contained in its report, “Time for Action”. The Charter is an important element of the Community’s structure of unity and deals with matters such as free press; a fair and open democratic process; the effective functioning of the parliamentary system; morality in public affairs; respect for fundamental civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights; the rights of women and children; respect for religious diversity; and greater accountability and transparency in government.

D.O.S. – Antigua (February 19, 1997); Bahamas (February 21, 1997); Barbados (February 19, 1997); Belize (February 19, 1997); Dominica (February 19, 1997); Grenada (February 19, 1997); Guyana (February 19, 1997); Jamaica (February 19, 1997); St. Kitts/Nevis (February 19, 1997); St. Lucia (February 19, 1997); St. Vincent (February 19, 1997); Suriname (February 19, 1997); Trinidad & Tobago (February 19, 1997); British Virgin Island (February 20, 1997).

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Ratifications Re

Date of Deposit of Instrument of

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Amendments to Articles 21, 22 and 48 and Schedules I, V, VIII and XI of Annex to the Treaty Establishing CARICOM.

Ratification: Antigua (March 22, 1993); Barbados (May 11, 1992); Belize (September 6, 1991); Dominica (September 9, 1991); Grenada (April 4, 1991); Guyana (February 5, 1991); Jamaica (March 22, 1991); St. Lucia (December 19, 1990); St. Vincent (February 13, 1991); Trinidad & Tobago (March 14, 1991).

173.

Ratifications Re Amendment to Article 14 and Schedule II of the Annex to the Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community

Date of Deposit of Instrument: Antigua and Barbuda (March 22, 1993); Barbados (May 11, 1992); Belize (September 6, 1991); Dominica (September 9, 1991); Grenada (December 20, 1990); Guyana (February 5, 1991); Jamaica (January 28, 1991); Montserrat (December 3, 1991); St. Kitts-Nevis (April 15, 1991); St. Lucia (December 19, 1990); St. Vincent (February 6, 1991); Trinidad & Tobago (December 27, 1990).

174.

Revised Schedule IX of the Annex to the Treaty Establishing CARICOM.

D.O.R – Antigua (February 1, 1995); Barbados (July 4, 1988); Belize (June 26, 1991); Dominica (November 1, 1988); Grenada (August 31, 1988); Guyana (July 1, 1988); Jamaica (July 27, 1990); Montserrat (February 6, 1995); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 4, 1988); St. Lucia (August 25, 1988); St Vincent & the Grenadines (November 17, 1989); Trinidad & Tobago (May 8, 1990).

175.

Supplemental Agreement

The participating governments to the

D.O.S. – Antigua (February 5, 1973);

Not in force.

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in Relation to the Caribbean Examination Council, Georgetown, Guyana, December 30, 1972.

Agreement Establishing the CXC agree to make amendments to the Principal Agreement, and agreed to a new Article V on location of facilities.

Barbados (April 11, 1973); Belize (February 5, 1973); British Virgin Islands (February 5, 1973); Dominica (February 5, 1973); Grenada (February 5, 1973); Guyana (April 11, 1973); Jamaica (February 5, 1973); Montserrat (February 5, 1973); St. Kitts-Nevis- Anguilla (February 5, 1973); St. Lucia (February 5, 1973); St. Vincent (February 5, 1973); Trinidad and Tobago (February 5, 1973). D.O.A. or D.O.R.- Barbados (September 12, 1973); Guyana (June 27, 1973).

According to Article IV this agreement shall come into force upon the deposit by eight contracting parties including the governments of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

176.

Supplementary Agreement in relation to the Accession of the Government of Anguilla to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Examination Council (1986)

Article XIII of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) provided that the Government of any Caribbean Territory may accede to that Agreement on such terms and conditions as may be agreed between the Participating Governments and the acceding Government; and the Government of Anguilla being desirous of becoming a member of the CXC submitted an application for membership and the Council agreed that the Government of Anguilla may accede to the CXC Agreement.

D.O.S. –Anguilla (March 9, 1989); Antigua (May 15, 1986); Barbados (January 14, 1987); Belize (April 7, 1987); British Virgin Islands (May 15, 1986); Dominica (May 15, 1986); Grenada (May 15, 1986); Guyana (May 15, 1986); Jamaica (September 8, 1987); Monsterrat (October 21, 1987); St. Kitts-Nevis (May 15, 1986); St. Lucia (May 15, 1986); St. Vincent (May 15, 1986); Trinidad and Tobago (May 15, 1986); Turks and Caicos (May 15, 1986)

Entered into force on March 9, 1989 AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN ON AUGUST 3, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 51195/40470 According to the Agreement, it shall enter into force on the signature of all Participating Governments and the Government of Anguilla.

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Supplementary Agreement in relation to the Accession of the Government of the Cayman Islands to the

Article XIII of the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) provided that the Government of any Caribbean Territory may accede to

D.O.S. – Anguilla (April 13, 1993); Antigua (December 4, 1992); Barbados (February 12, 1993); Belize (December 21, 1992); British Virgin Islands (March 15, 1993); Cayman Islands (November 3,

Entered into force on April 13, 1993 AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN

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Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Examinations Council (1992)

that Agreement on such terms and conditions as may be agreed between the Participating Governments and the acceding Government, and the Government of the Cayman Islands being desirous of becoming a member of the CXC submitted an application for membership and the Council agreed that the Government of the Cayman Islands may accede to the CXC Agreement.

1992); Dominica (December 1, 1992); Grenada (November 27, 1992); Guyana (November 23, 1992); Jamaica (November 9, 1992); Monsterrat (December 8, 1992); St. Christopher-Nevis (December 7, 1992); St. Lucia (February 15, 1992); St. Vincent (November 16, 1992); Trinidad and Tobago (November 18, 1992); Turks and Caicos (March 29, 1993).

ON AUGUST 3, 2004 Certificate of Registration No. 51196/40470 According to the Agreement, it shall enter into force on the signature of all Participating Governments and the Government of the Cayman Islands.

178.

Supplemental Agreement to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Investment Fund (1996).

This Agreement provides for the amendment of Clause 16 of the objectives of the Caribbean Investment Fund as described in the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Investment Fund shall be extended to permit investment by the Fund, of up to a maximum of 40% of the capital thereof in the countries listed in the Schedule to the Supplemental Agreement, provided that the managers of the Fund, after due consideration, have reasonable concluded that the investment opportunities in the Signatory States as contemplated by the objectives of the original Agreement will, from time to tome, be insufficient to provide a competitive return to investors in the Fund.

D.O.S. –Antigua (July 6, 1996); The Bahamas (July 9, 1996); Barbados (July 6, 1996); Belize (July 6, 1996); Dominica (July 6, 1996); Grenada (September 21, 1996); Guyana (July 6, 1996); Jamaica (July 6, 1996); Montserrat (July 6, 1996); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 6, 1996); St. Lucia (July 6, 1996); St. Vincent (October 26, 1996); Trinidad & Tobago; (July 6, 1996); ICWI (July 4, 1996).

This Agreement was never operationalised. Article 5.1 provides that this Supplemental Agreement shall enter into force when it has been duly executed by ICWI and the Signatory States which have executed the Original Agreement.

179.

Supplemental Agreement [No 3] in Relation to the

The participating Governments to the Agreement Establishing the Council

D.O.S. – Antigua (September 19, 1984); Bahamas (September 23, 1984);

Entered into force on October 12, 1984.

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Council of Legal Education, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, October 13, 1972.

of Legal Education at its inaugural meeting in 1971 recommended that certain amendments be made to the principal agreement and at an Extraordinary Meeting held in 1983 recommended some amendments to the Principal Agreement relating to alteration of the requirements for admission to practise law, among other things, which are provided for under this Supplemental Agreement.

Barbados (September 14, 1984); Dominica (September 14, 1984); Grenada (September 15, 1984); Guyana (October 12, 1984); Jamaica (September 14, 1984); St. Kitts/Nevis (September 20, 1984); Trinidad & Tobago (September 14, 1984); University of the West Indies (September 14, 1984); University of Guyana (October 10, 1984); Belize (September 19, 1992).

According to Article 9 this Agreement shall come into force on signature by all contracting Parties to the Principal Agreement.

180.

Supplemental Agreement [No. 2] Council of Legal Education

This Supplemental Agreement was drafted as a result of the desire of the Governments of Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and the Turks and Caicos Islands to become parties to the Agreement Establishing the Council of Legal Education and the Council’s decision to admit to Membership the said Governments, on specified conditions as provided in the Agreement.

D.O.S. – Barbados (June 23, 1982); Dominica (January 14, 1983); Grenada (January 14, 1983); Guyana (January 23, 1982); Jamaica (January 14, 1983); St. Kitts/Nevis (January 13, 1982); Trinidad & Tobago (February 11, 1983); University of the West Indies (February 1, 1982); University of Guyana (February 12, 1982). D.O.R. or D.O.A. – Guyana (August 16, 1983); University of the West Indies (October 12, 1983).

According to Article 4, this Agreement shall come into force upon the deposit by all the Contracting Parties which at the date hereof have signed and ratified the Principal and First Supplemental Agreements, and submitted Instruments of Ratifications and Acceptance with the Depositary.

181.

Supplemental Agreement [No 2] to the Agreement for the Establishment of a Caribbean Free Trade Association, Georgetown, Guyana, December 10, 1966.

Pursuant to Article 31(3) of the Principal Agreement that, in the event of the notification of difficulties in relation to carrying into effect any provision thereof to the Government of Antigua by any Signatory Territory prior to its ratification thereof, the Principal Agreement shall not take

D.O.S. - Antigua (December 10, 1966); Barbados (December 10, 1966); Guyana (December 10, 1966).

According to Article 1 (5) this Article shall not have effect for longer than 15 year...

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effect except in accordance with a Supplementary Agreement between all the Signatory Territories providing for the resolution of such difficulties.

182.

The Georgetown Accord, Georgetown, Guyana, April 12, 1973.

The participating governments have agreed that the Caribbean Community, including the Caribbean Common Market, shall be established on the basis of the Draft Treaty; that the Treaty will be open for signature not later than July 1, 1973. inter alia.

D.O.A. – Guyana (August 16, 1983);

Not applicable.

183.

Treaty of Chaguaramas –Legislation giving effect to Article 20 (4) – Legal Capacity

Article 20 of the Treaty provides for the legal capacity of the Community. Article 20 (4) provides that each Member State hereby agrees to take such actions as is necessary to make effective in its territory the permissions of this Article and shall promptly inform the Secretariat of such action.

Legislation: Barbados (Caribbean Community Act Cap.15); Belize (Caribbean Community Ordinance – 1980); Jamaica (Caribbean Community & Common Market Act. 4 of 1975); St. Vincent (Caribbean Community & Common Market Origin System, St. Vincent Act. 1979). Date of Commencement: St. Vincent (April 1, 1979). Date of Notification: Barbados (May 19, 1980); Belize (May 5,1980); Jamaica (September 24, 1981); St. Vincent (November 12, 1979).

184.

Treaty Establishing the Caribbean Community,

Provides for integration of efforts in economic matters, co-ordination of

D.O.S. – Antigua (July 4, 1974): Bahamas (July 4, 1983); Barbados (July 4, 1973);

AGREEMENT REGISTERED WITH UN

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Chaguaramas, July 4, 1973

foreign policies and functional cooperation in a list of areas including labour administration and industrial relations and social security among subscribing states.

Belize (April 17, 1974) Dominica (April 17, 1974); Grenada (April 17, 1974); Guyana (July 4, 1973); Jamaica (July 4, 1973); Montserrat (April 17, 1974); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (July 26, 1974); St. Lucia (April 17, 1974); St. Vincent (April 17, 1974); Trinidad and Tobago (July 4, 1973) D.O.R. – Antigua (July 4, 1974): Bahamas (July 4, 1983); Barbados (July 30, 1973); Belize (April 17, 1974) Dominica (April 17, 1974); Grenada (April 17, 1974); Guyana (July 28, 1973); Jamaica (July 31, 1973); Montserrat (April 17, 1974); St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla (July 26, 1974); St. Lucia (April 29, 1974); St. Vincent (April 23, 1974); Trinidad and Tobago (July 30, 1973) D.O.A. – Haiti (July 2, 2002); Suriname (July 4, 1995)

ON AUGUST 28, 1974 Entered into force on August 1, 1973 According to Article 24, the Treaty entered into force when instruments of ratification were deposited in accordance with Article 23 of this Treaty by the States mentioned in Article 2 paragraph l (a) (iii), (vii), (viii) and (xiii), and if not, then on such later date on which the fourth such instrument has been so deposited.

185.

Vesting Deed of the Caribbean Court of Justice Trust Fund (2003)

D.O.S – Antigua (July 4, 2003); Barbados (July 4, 2003); Belize (July 4, 2003); Dominica (July 4, 2003); Grenada (July 29, 2003); Guyana (July 4, 2003); Jamaica (July 4, 2003); St. Kitts/Nevis (July 4, 2003); St. Lucia (July 4, 2003); St. Vincent (July 4, 2003); Suriname (July 4, 2003); Trinidad & Tobago (July 4, 2003).

186.

Vesting Deed of the Caribbean Court of Justice Trust Fund – Original Board of

D.O.S – Nominee of the SG, CARICOM (August 22, 2003); Director of the Insurance Association of the Caribbean (September 5, 2003); President of the

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Trustees (2003)

Association of Indigenous (August 22, 2003); President of the Caribbean Institute of Chartered Accountants (September 5, 2003); President of the Organisation of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Association (August 22, 2003); Chief Executive Officer of the CAIC (August 22, 2003); Nominee of the CCL (August 22, 2003).