MINISTRY OF EDUCATION.

PRIMARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

GRADE SIX WORKSHEET: TERM 2

SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES.

LESSON: 2 Week 7 Term Two

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FACTS/TIPS: TOPIC: CARICOM-Institutions within Caricom

 There are several institutions of CARICOM which are responsible for formulating policies and performing responsibilities.  Each is represented by a Minister of Government in the respective institutions. These institutions include:  Conference of Ministers responsible for health  Standing Committees of Ministries responsible for Education, Labour, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Agriculture, Energy, Mines and Natural Resources, Information, Transportation, Science and Technology, Tourisms and Legal Affairs.  There are also several associated institutions within CARICOM.  They help in advancing the regional integration process. Thus, help to achieve the aims of CARICOM. These associated institutions include:  University of . (UG)  University of the West Indies (UWI)  Council of Legal Education (CLE)  Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)  Caribbean Meteorological Council (CMC)  Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA)  The West Indies Shipping Cooperation.

The order of the

 The order of the Caribbean Community is an award given to individuals who have contributed significantly to CARICOM.  The rainbow on the medal signifies races of people.  The two wavy lines represent the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.  It has been given to Sir Shridat Ramphal (Guyana), Derek Walcott (St Lucia) and Mr. Demas (T&T).

The role of Communication within CARICOM is:  Communication is vital to the success of the Caribbean Community.  It is through the sharing of information that member states can:  Learn of employment opportunities  Discuss ways of cooperating  Learn of issues affecting member states  Share successes of members

 CARICOM member states have to be in constant contact with each other if they are to achieve the objectives of this organisation.  Some agencies of communication within CARICOM are: -  Caribbean News Agency (CANA)  National Communication Network (NTN) Guyana.  News Talk 93.7-  Trinidad Express – Trinidad CARICOM Member States Currency Country Currency Country Currency Antigua and Eastern Guyana Guyana Dollar Barbuda Caribbean Dollar Bahamas Jamaica Jamaican Dollar Dollar Belize Dollar Eastern Caribbean Dollar Eastern St Kitts and Eastern Caribbean Nevis Caribbean Dollar Dollar Eastern St Lucia Eastern Caribbean Caribbean Dollar Dollar St Vincent Eastern Haitian Gourde Caribbean Dollar Suriname dollar Barbados Barbados Dollar Trinidad and Tobago Dollar

ON YOUR OWN 1. What is the name of the CARICOM award? ______2. Name two recipients of this award. ______3. Name two institutions within CARICOM that provide education. ______4. Name one institution within CARICOM that Guyana can benefit from by accessing loans. ______

5. Which institution is responsible for lending support to countries within CARICOM that suffer from disasters? ______6. State one role of communication within CARICOM ______7. Give the meaning of: CANA - ______

NCN - ______

8. State one way how Guyanese can benefit from Trinidad Express. ______9. What is the name of the agreement that was signed for the establishment of CSME and CCJ? ______10. What will be the colour of your CARICOM as a: (a) Student/ pupil - ______(b) Government official - ______(c) Diplomat - ______