The Caribbean American Heritage Foundation of Texas

07/18/2026

🌴✨ The national symbols of the Caribbean represent far more than just beautiful images.
They reflect the soul, history, biodiversity, and pride of each nation and territory.

🌴✨ The national symbols of the Caribbean represent far more than just beautiful images.
They reflect the soul, history, biodiversity, and pride of each nation and territory.

From the flamingo of The Bahamas to Puerto Rico’s coquí, and from Jamaica’s doctor bird to Cuba’s tocororo, Saint Lucia’s parrot, and Grenada’s nutmeg, each symbol tells a unique story about Caribbean identity.

What makes these symbols so powerful is that they are not chosen by chance:
✅ they reflect the natural beauty of the islands
✅ they represent culture and heritage
✅ they strengthen national pride
✅ they become unforgettable emblems recognized across the region

In the Caribbean, a national symbol can be a bird, a plant, a spice, an animal, or even a historical object like Barbados’ trident. That is what makes the region so rich — every island has its own personality while sharing one Caribbean spirit.

💬 Which of these national symbols is your favorite?
And which other Caribbean country or territory would you like to see featured in Part 2?

07/13/2026

📚 Help Us Fill Backpacks, Fuel Dreams, and Change Lives! 🌟

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in school—but for many students in the Caribbean, even basic school supplies are out of reach.

📖 Education changes lives
🎒 School supplies create opportunities.
🌍 Together, we can make a lasting impact.

The Caribbean American Heritage Foundation of Texas (CAHFT) is launching its 15th Annual Back-to-School Drive to support underserved and economically disadvantaged students, particularly in Saint Lucia and throughout the Caribbean.

✅ Over the past 5 years alone, CAHFT has donated more than 30,000 school supply items to students in need.
🎯 This year, we're working to provide over 15,000 school supply items to students across the Caribbean for the 2026–2027 school year.
💙 A donation of just $25 can provide up to 50 composition notebooks, giving students the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

When you donate, you're not just providing school supplies—you are investing in a child's future.

Every dollar helps. Every notebook matters. Every child deserves a chance to succeed.



👉 CLICK HERE TO GIVE:

2026 15th Annual Back-To-School Drive

07/07/2026

The Caribbean American Heritage Foundation of Texas 🎉🇲🇶 Welcomes Martinique as the seventh Associate Member of , effective 16 June 2026.
📜Following the signing of the Agreement granting Associate Membership of CARICOM to Martinique in February 2025, CARICOM received the Instrument of Accession in June 2026 from the Government of the French Republic, facilitating the entry into force of the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of CARICOM.

🎊 Welcome to the CARICOM family, Martinique!

🎉🇲🇶 Welcome, Martinique!

We are delighted to welcome Martinique as the seventh Associate Member of , effective 16 June 2026.

📜Following the signing of the Agreement granting Associate Membership of CARICOM to Martinique in February 2025, CARICOM received the Instrument of Accession in June 2026 from the Government of the French Republic, facilitating the entry into force of the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of CARICOM.

🌴 Martinique will make its debut as an Associate Member at the Fifty-First Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, taking place 5–8 July 2026 in Saint Lucia.

🎊 Welcome to the CARICOM family, Martinique!

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07/07/2026

FRENCH GUIANA BECOMES CARICOM’S EIGHTH ASSOCIATE MEMBER
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia — Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has welcomed the signing of the Agreement granting Associate Membership of CARICOM to French Guiana.
The Prime Minister described the signing as a significant step in strengthening regional integration and expanding cooperation across the wider Caribbean.
“This occasion represents not only a legal or institutional step, but also a meaningful act of regional inclusion,” the Prime Minister said.

07/07/2026

The Caribbean American Heritage Foundation of Texas 🇬🇫 Welcomes French Guiana as an Associate Member of .

CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre stated: "On behalf of the Conference of Heads of Government, I welcome and look forward to French Guiana’s participation as the Community’s eighth Associate Member of the Caribbean Community [CARICOM]. May this signing open a new chapter of cooperation, friendship, and shared progress between French Guiana and the CARICOM."

French Guiana’s Associate Membership will provide opportunities for greater cooperation in areas including trade and economic development, climate resilience, security, health, education, culture, environmental protection, and people-to-people engagement.

🎉🇬🇫 Welcome, French Guiana!

🗒️Today, French Guiana 🇬🇫 officially became the eighth Associate Member of Caribbean Community ( ) following the signing of the Agreement defining the conditions for granting Associate Membership on 7 July 2026.

✍️ The Agreement was signed by CARICOM Chair, the Honourable Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia 🇱🇨, and His Excellency Gabriel Serville, President of the Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana 🇬🇫.

🌎 French Guiana will now participate in the Fifty-First Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, currently underway in Saint Lucia.

🎊 Welcome to the CARICOM family, French Guiana!

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, The Caribbean American Heritage Foundation of Texas proudly joins the nation in honoring 250 years of freedom, opportunity, courage, and unity.

Today, we reflect on our shared history, celebrate our diverse heritage, and look forward to a future filled with promise for generations to come.

May God continue to bless the United States of America and all who call this Nation Home.

Happy 4th of July!

The Caribbean American Heritage Foundation of Texas
Honoring the Nation 🇺🇸🦅✨

07/02/2026

The Founding Fathers of

🤝As CARICOM celebrates 53 Years of Regional Integration, we honour their enduring legacy and reaffirm our shared commitment to A Community for All.

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🇧🇧 The Honourable Errol Walton Barrow, Prime Minister of Barbados
🇬🇾 The Honourable Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham – Prime Minister of Guyana
🇯🇲 The Most Honourable Michael Norman Manley – Prime Minister of Jamaica
🇹🇹 Dr the Honourable Eric Eustace Williams – Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

🤝As CARICOM celebrates 53 Years of Regional Integration, we honour their enduring legacy and reaffirm our shared commitment to A Community for All.