Anguilla to Host CARICOM Statistical Meetings
The regional sessions held from October 26 to 30, 2026, will focus on data harmonization and resilience.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Safety
Live Poll
Do you believe government agencies effectively use data to improve public services in your country?
Anguilla is set to host CARICOM statistical meetings starting October 26, 2026. The sessions aim to improve the quality of data collection to support development planning across the region.
Why it matters
The meetings focus on how robust data collection and analysis support development planning and resilience. Participants will discuss strategies to enhance the usefulness of statistical information for future decision-making.
The events include the 51st Meeting of the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians, the 38th Meeting of the Regional Census Coordinating Committee, and the 16th Regional Statistical Research Seminar.
The players
CARICOM Secretariat
The administrative body responsible for coordinating regional integration and cooperation among Caribbean nations.
The details
The CARICOM Secretariat will utilize these gatherings to drive the Regional Statistics Programme, specifically reviewing the regional strategy for statistical development. Stakeholders are operating under the theme Harmonising Data, Strengthening Resilience.
Timeline
October 26-28, 2026: 51st Meeting of Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians.
October 29-30, 2026: Regional Census Coordinating Committee and Statistical Research Seminar.
Seasonal Patterns
These meetings represent a critical checkpoint for the CARICOM Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics. By synchronizing statistical methods across the Caribbean, the event follows a long-term trend of regionalizing data governance.
While the proceedings are professional, improved regional statistics often result in better-informed public safety and infrastructure policies for Caribbean residents. Stakeholders can monitor official CARICOM communications for finalized reports on data collection standards.
The takeaway
Reliable data serves as the foundation for both economic development and disaster resilience across the Caribbean. Implementing harmonized standards ensures that diverse nations can effectively share information to address collective challenges.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest regional updates in the Safety section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dominica News Online.
Live Poll
Do you believe government agencies effectively use data to improve public services in your country?
