Dr. Carla Barnett

Dr. Carla Barnett is a prominent Belizean diplomat and academic who has served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs and, as of 2023, is the Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), an organization promoting economic integration and cooperation among Caribbean nations. With a background in law and public policy, she has contributed extensively to regional development, diplomacy, and governance. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, sustainable development, and advancing the interests of Caribbean nations on the global stage, making her a key figure in both Belizean and Caribbean regional affairs.