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What languages are spoken in CARICOM countries?

CARICOM countries are diverse and have a wide range of official and widely spoken languages. Here's a breakdown by country:

English-Speaking:

* Antigua and Barbuda

* Bahamas

* Barbados

* Belize

* Dominica

* Grenada

* Guyana

* Jamaica

* Saint Kitts and Nevis

* Saint Lucia

* Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

* Trinidad and Tobago

French-Speaking:

* Haiti (French and Haitian Creole)

* Suriname (Dutch, English, and Sranan Tongo are also common)

Spanish-Speaking:

* Dominican Republic (Dominican Spanish)

Multilingual:

* Suriname (Dutch, English, Sranan Tongo, Hindi, Javanese, and other languages are widely spoken)

Creole languages:

* Haiti (Haitian Creole)

* Jamaica (Jamaican Patois)

* Dominica (Dominican Creole)

* Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidadian Creole)

It's worth noting that English is the official language of the CARICOM Secretariat and is widely used in government, education, and business throughout the region. However, the presence of other languages, particularly Creole languages, reflects the rich linguistic diversity of the Caribbean.

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