The Pan-Caribbean Congress (PCC) is a unitary Caribbean-wide political organisation which was formed officially on April 27, 2003 in Barbados. According to the earliest press releases there were six member-islands at time of formation. The new party was formed under the auspices and in collaboration with the Clement Payne Movement, of Barbados.
The Ensignia: The symbol of the organisation is of a steelpan, containing within it are the outlines and names of the various states & 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:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Barbados
- Grenada
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
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 members states. Although only six-members states were at the original grouping the PCC hopes to expand into every single Caribbean territory and state whether independent or not.
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