MESSAGE from CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett on International Youth Day – 12 August 2026“Different Contexts, Common Aspirations“As the world marks International Youth Day, I extend warm greetings to young people across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and celebrate your continued contribution to national and regional development. You seek quality education, decent work, safety, good health, opportunity and a genuine voice in the decisions that affect your lives. CARICOM recognises that youth development is intrinsic to regional growth and sustainable development. Rural and hinterland youth, young people with disabilities, indigenous youth, migrants, unemployed youth, young women and girls, and those outside education or training face additional barriers. Happy International Youth Day!