CARICOM is preparing to convene a regional meeting to examine issues affecting Rastafarians across the Caribbean. The Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat says the meeting will bring together representatives from CARICOM member states and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the challenges faced by Rastafarian communities throughout the region. Both outlets report that the initiative is based on announcements and a CARICOM press release, indicating that CARICOM is taking a structured, regional approach rather than addressing the issues solely through individual countries. The coverage does not specify the meeting date, location, or the detailed agenda, but it frames the discussions as focused on identifying concerns and potential ways to respond. The Secretariat’s communication suggests that the aim is to review regional issues faced by Rastafarians and to coordinate consideration of responses at the community level. No additional outcomes from the meeting are reported, as the event is described in advance of its convening.