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Pan-Caribbean Congress

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The Pan-Caribbean Congress (PCC) is a unitary Caribbean-wide political organisation that was officially formed on April 27, 2003 in Barbados. According to the earliest press releases, there were six member islands at the time of formation. The new party was formed under the auspices of and in collaboration with the Clement Payne Movement, of Barbados.

The Insignia: The symbol of the organisation is a steelpan, containing within it the outlines and names of the various states and territories of the Caribbean region.

The Motto: "One People, One Caribbean, One Destiny."

During the three-day meeting, a five-member steering committee was selected, and the participants came from:

The Five-member steering committee:

  • Mr. Bobby Clarke - Barbados
  • Mr. David Comissiong - Barbados
  • Mr. David Denny - Barbados
  • Mr. André Liverpool - Saint Vincent
  • Mr. Courtwright Marshall - Antigua
  • Mr. George Odlum - St Lucia was appointed as senior advisor to the steering Committee.

The group has the goal of forming a "Union of Caribbean States" through a full political union of all member states. Although only six states were at the original grouping, the PCC hopes to expand into every single Caribbean territory and state, whether independent or not.