The mission statement of the secretariat is: "To provide dynamic leadership and service in partnership with Community Institutions and groups, toward the attainment of a viable, internationally competitive and sustainable Community, with improved quality of life for all.

"[1] The original home of the CARICOM Secretariat (and its precursor the CARIFTA Secretariat) was at Colgrain House (specifically the southern half of the building, while the northern half was used as the residence of the secretary-general) on Camp Street, Georgetown, Guyana.

[2] Construction commenced May 2001 and on 19 February 2005 the building was officially commissioned in an inauguration ceremony.

[4] The headquarter complex serves the information needs of the secretariat staff as well as the general public.

[5] The secretariat comprises the following: Offices Directorates Together these positions comprise the Executive Management of the Organisation and are responsible for the strategic management and direction of the Organisation and for working closely with the councils and their Chairpersons to promote the implementation of decisions.