CARICOM Governments Pave the Way for Free Movement of People by March 2023

CARICOM leaders have agreed to implement the free movement of all categories of people within the region by March 2023, with the exception of Haiti. The decision was made during a three-day summit in Trinidad. The leaders also discussed contingent rights associated with the initiative, such as access to healthcare and education. The Treaty of Chaguaramas will be amended to guarantee these rights, and the CARICOM Development Fund will provide financing for the necessary services. Additionally, the leaders addressed the issue of air transportation in the Caribbean and mandated the Caribbean Development Bank to study and make recommendations on how to address the situation.