The CARICOM Flag
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is a Supranational union officially established on 4 July 1973 with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas by four founding members: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.
Made up of Caribbean nations and dependencies, it currently has 15 full members and 7 associate members (upon approval of Martinique). 7 further states are observers with more limited powers. Members include both island nations and mainland countries.
Who are the 15 full members?
| Member | Flag | Member | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda |  | Jamaica |  |
| The Bahamas |  | Montserrat |  |
| Barbados |  | St. Kitts & Nevis |  |
| Belize |  | St. Lucia |  |
| Dominica |  | St. Vincent and the Grenadines |  |
| Grenada |  | Suriname |  |
| Guyana |  | Trinidad & Tobago |  |
| Haiti |  |
Who are the Associate members?
| Member | Flag | Member | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anguilla |  | Curaçao |  |
| Bermuda |  | Turks & Caicos Islands |  |
| British Virgin Islands |  | Martinique (pending approval) |  |
| Cayman Islands |  |
The current observer states are: Aruba, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, and Venezuela.
What are the objectives of CARICOM?
Originally, The Caribbean Community & Common Market, CARICOM aims to promote economic integration, coordinate foreign policy, and ensure the equitable development of its member states. Its headquarters are located in Georgetown, Guyana.
CARICOM’s flag features a blue field with a green-outlined yellow disc at the centre. Inside the disc are two black interlocking “C” letters, representing “Caribbean Community,” placed over a stylised blue sea and pale blue horizon.
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For more information visit the CARICOM website