Curaçao officially became the sixth associate member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on July 28, 2024, during the 47th Meeting of Heads of Government held in Grenada. Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas emphasized the significance of this membership for economic, environmental, and social cooperation among Caribbean nations, marking a historic step for Curaçao. The meeting also addressed crucial regional issues including climate change, sustainable development, and economic integration under the new chairmanship of Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell. This membership allows Curaçao to engage more effectively with CARICOM members and strengthen its cultural and historical ties within the Caribbean. The leaders at the summit also focused on the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and the need for regional resilience. The addition of Curaçao enhances CARICOM's aim of fostering collaboration among small island developing states in the region.